Distance from New York City to Washington by Car and Plane

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The flight distance from New York City (NY) to Washington (DC) is 204 miles or 328 kilometers or 177 nautical miles.
Driving distance from New York City to Washington is 225 miles (363 kilometers).
Difference between fly and travel by a car is 21 miles or 35 km.

New York City to Washington Flight Route Map

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

Driving distance from New York City, NY to Washington, DC

The driving distance from New York City, New York to Washington, District of Columbia is 225 miles or 363 km.
The total driving distance from New York City, NY to Washington, DC is 225 miles or 363 kilometers. Your trip begins in New York City, New York. It ends in Washington, District of Columbia.
The driving distance from New York City, New York to Washington, District of Columbia is approximately 225 miles (363 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 New York City, NY to Washington, DC

How long is the drive from New York City, NY to Washington, DC?
The total driving time is 4 hours, 49 minutes.
How long does a car ride from New York City to Washington take?
New York City and Washington are 4 hours 49 mins far apart, if you drive non-stop.

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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 New York City and Washington

Time difference between New York City (NY) and Washington (DC) is 0 Hours.

Current local time in New York City	Current local time in Washington
2025-12-22, 15:07:47 EST	2025-12-22, 15:07:47 EST

How Far is it Between New York City New York, USA and Washington District of Columbia, USA?

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

Distance type	Miles	Kilometers	Nautical miles
Driving distance	225 mi	363 km	195.39 nmi
Straight line distance	204 mi	328 km	177 nmi
Difference	21 mi	35 km	18 nmi

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