Distance from Sacramento to Washington by Car and Plane

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The flight distance from Sacramento (CA) to Washington (DC) is 2373 miles or 3819 kilometers or 2061 nautical miles.
Driving distance from Sacramento to Washington is 2732 miles (4397 kilometers).
Difference between fly and travel by a car is 359 miles or 578 km.

Sacramento to Washington Flight Route Map

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

Driving distance from Sacramento, CA to Washington, DC

The driving distance from Sacramento, California to Washington, District of Columbia is 2732 miles or 4397 km.
The total driving distance from Sacramento, CA to Washington, DC is 2732 miles or 4397 kilometers. Your trip begins in Sacramento, California. It ends in Washington, District of Columbia.
The driving distance from Sacramento, California to Washington, District of Columbia is approximately 2732 miles (4397 kilometers), depending on the specific route you take. Without considering any traffic or other delays, driving this distance typically takes around 47 to 48 hours under normal conditions.

Driving time from Sacramento, CA to Washington, DC

How long is the drive from Sacramento, CA to Washington, DC?
The total driving time is 47 hours, 53 minutes.
How long does a car ride from Sacramento to Washington take?
Sacramento and Washington are 47 hours 53 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 Sacramento and Washington

Time difference between Sacramento (CA) and Washington (DC) is 3 Hours.
Washington time is 3 Hours ahead of Sacramento.

Current local time in Sacramento	Current local time in Washington
2025-12-19, 01:29:48 PST	2025-12-19, 04:29:48 EST

How Far is it Between Sacramento California, USA and Washington District of Columbia, USA?

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

Distance type	Miles	Kilometers	Nautical miles
Driving distance	2732 mi	4397 km	2372.47 nmi
Straight line distance	2373 mi	3819 km	2061 nmi
Difference	359 mi	578 km	311 nmi

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