Distance from Manhattan to Washington by Car and Plane

The flight distance from Manhattan (NY) to Washington (DC) is 204 miles or 329 kilometers or 178 nautical miles.
Driving distance from Manhattan to Washington is 224 miles (362 kilometers).
Difference between fly and travel by a car is 20 miles or 33 km.

Flight distance from Manhattan, NY to Washington, DC in miles and km?

The air travel (bird fly) shortest distance between Manhattan and Washington is 204 miles or 329 km.
The nearest airport to Manhattan, is La Guardia Airport (LGA) and the nearest airport to Washington, is Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA).

What is the average flight time from Manhattan to Washington?

Flight time from Manhattan, NY to Washington, DC is 0 hours 28 minutes under average conditions.
Exact flight times may vary depending on aircraft type, weather conditions, baggage load, and other environmental factors.

Manhattan to Washington Flight Route Map

Map Showing the Distance Between Manhattan, NY and Washington, DC
This map shows the distance from Manhattan, NY, Usa to Washington, DC, Usa. You can also see the distance in miles and km below the map. Flight route map from Manhattan, New York to Washington, District of Columbia is displayed below.

Driving distance from Manhattan, NY to Washington, DC

The driving distance from Manhattan, New York to Washington, District of Columbia is 224 miles or 362 km.
The total driving distance from Manhattan, NY to Washington, DC is 224 miles or 362 kilometers. Your trip begins in Manhattan, New York. It ends in Washington, District of Columbia.
The driving distance from Manhattan, New York to Washington, District of Columbia is approximately 224 miles (362 kilometers), depending on the specific route you take. Without considering any traffic or other delays, driving this distance typically takes around 4 to 5 hours under normal conditions.

Driving time from Manhattan, NY to Washington, DC

How long is the drive from Manhattan, NY to Washington, DC?
The total driving time is 4 hours, 41 minutes.
How long does a car ride from Manhattan to Washington take?
Manhattan and Washington are 4 hours 41 mins far apart, if you drive non-stop.
Attention! According to the recommendations of experts, you should stop and take a break every 2 hours on average, take a fresh air and walk a little to protect your alertness and health during long trips by car. In addition, you can drink some coffee to prevent you from sleeping. People who drive constantly without taking a break lose their focus and can eventually cause accidents. Also, please drive carefully and follow the speed rules.

Time Difference between Manhattan and Washington

Time difference between Manhattan (NY) and Washington (DC) is 0 Hours.

Current local time in ManhattanCurrent local time in Washington
2025-12-19, 04:31:37 EST2025-12-19, 04:31:37 EST
How Far is it Between Manhattan New York, USA and Washington District of Columbia, USA?

You can compare air and road distance between Manhattan, NY and Washington, DC in this summary table of distances in miles, kilometers and nautical miles.

Distance type Miles Kilometers Nautical miles
Driving distance 224 mi 362 km 194.52 nmi
Straight line distance 204 mi 329 km 178 nmi
Difference 20 mi 33 km 16 nmi

Manhattan Details

Manhattan is located in New York, USA.

GPS CoordinatesLatitude: N 40° 43' 42'' Longitude: W 73° 59' 39''
Latitude40.72833
Longitude-73.99417
StateNew York
Nearest airports to Manhattan

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Washington Details

Washington is located in District of Columbia, USA.

GPS CoordinatesLatitude: N 38° 54' 15.3'' Longitude: W 77° 0' 59.5''
Latitude38.90425
Longitude-77.01652
StateDistrict of Columbia
Nearest airports to Washington

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Estimated Travel Time by Car Between Manhattan, NY and Washington, DC
Average SpeedTravel Time
30 mph (48 km/h) 7 hours 32 minutes
40 mph (64 km/h) 5 hours 39 minutes
45 mph (72 km/h) 5 hours 1 minutes
50 mph (80 km/h) 4 hours 31 minutes
55 mph (88 km/h) 4 hours 6 minutes
60 mph (96 km/h) 3 hours 46 minutes
65 mph (104 km/h) 3 hours 28 minutes
70 mph (112 km/h) 3 hours 13 minutes
75 mph (120 km/h) 3 hours 1 minutes
80 mph (128 km/h) 2 hours 49 minutes
85 mph (136 km/h) 2 hours 39 minutes