Distance from Washington to Maine by Car and Plane

The flight distance from Washington (DC) to Maine (IL) is 610 miles or 981 kilometers or 530 nautical miles.
Driving distance from Washington to Maine is 712 miles (1146 kilometers).
Difference between fly and travel by a car is 102 miles or 165 km.

Flight distance from Washington, DC to Maine, IL in miles and km?

The air travel (bird fly) shortest distance between Washington and Maine is 610 miles or 981 km.
The nearest airport to Washington, is Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) and the nearest airport to Maine, is Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD).

What is the average flight time from Washington to Maine?

Flight time from Washington, DC to Maine, IL is 1 hours 24 minutes under average conditions.
Exact flight times may vary depending on aircraft type, weather conditions, baggage load, and other environmental factors.

Washington to Maine Flight Route Map

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

Driving distance from Washington, DC to Maine, IL

The driving distance from Washington, District of Columbia to Maine, Illinois is 712 miles or 1146 km.
The total driving distance from Washington, DC to Maine, IL is 712 miles or 1146 kilometers. Your trip begins in Washington, District of Columbia. It ends in Maine, Illinois.
The driving distance from Washington, District of Columbia to Maine, Illinois is approximately 712 miles (1146 kilometers), depending on the specific route you take. Without considering any traffic or other delays, driving this distance typically takes around 13 to 14 hours under normal conditions.

Driving time from Washington, DC to Maine, IL

How long is the drive from Washington, DC to Maine, IL?
The total driving time is 13 hours, 29 minutes.
How long does a car ride from Washington to Maine take?
Washington and Maine are 13 hours 29 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 Washington and Maine

Time difference between Washington (DC) and Maine (IL) is 1 Hours.
Maine time is 1 Hours behind Washington.

Current local time in WashingtonCurrent local time in Maine
2025-12-19, 03:50:11 EST2025-12-19, 02:50:11 CST
How Far is it Between Washington District of Columbia, USA and Maine Illinois, USA?

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

Distance type Miles Kilometers Nautical miles
Driving distance 712 mi 1146 km 618.3 nmi
Straight line distance 610 mi 981 km 530 nmi
Difference 102 mi 165 km 88 nmi

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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Maine Details

Maine is located in Illinois, USA.

GPS CoordinatesLatitude: N 42° 2' 0.7'' Longitude: W 87° 51' 51.9''
Latitude42.03353
Longitude-87.86441
StateIllinois
Nearest airports to Maine

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Estimated Travel Time by Car Between Washington, DC and Maine, IL
Average SpeedTravel Time
30 mph (48 km/h) 23 hours 52 minutes
40 mph (64 km/h) 17 hours 54 minutes
45 mph (72 km/h) 15 hours 55 minutes
50 mph (80 km/h) 14 hours 19 minutes
55 mph (88 km/h) 13 hours 1 minutes
60 mph (96 km/h) 11 hours 56 minutes
65 mph (104 km/h) 11 hours 1 minutes
70 mph (112 km/h) 10 hours 13 minutes
75 mph (120 km/h) 9 hours 33 minutes
80 mph (128 km/h) 8 hours 57 minutes
85 mph (136 km/h) 8 hours 25 minutes