Drives / New York City → Washington DC
New York City to Washington DC drive: route, distance & time
Driving from New York City to Washington DC is about 226 miles (365 km) and roughly 4h 45m of non-stop driving. The route runs almost entirely down Interstate 95 along the densely populated Northeast Corridor, threading through New Jersey on the Turnpike and skirting Philadelphia and Baltimore before reaching the capital.
226 mi
Distance
4h 45m
Drive time
365
Distance (km)
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Questions, answered
- How far is New York City to Washington DC by car?
- The driving distance from New York City to Washington DC is about 226 miles (365 km) by the fastest road route.
- How long does it take to drive from New York City to Washington DC?
- Driving New York City to Washington DC takes roughly 4h 45m of non-stop driving. With food, fuel, and rest stops, plan for more — and Open Road logs every leg automatically.
- What's the best app to track a New York City to Washington DC road trip?
- Open Road. It records the whole drive automatically — your exact route, distance, drive time, and top speed — and ends the trip on a shareable stat card. Free on iPhone and Android.