Distance from Washington to San Mateo by Car and Plane

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The flight distance from Washington (DC) to San Mateo (CA) is 2436 miles or 3919 kilometers or 2115 nautical miles.
Driving distance from Washington to San Mateo is 2832 miles (4559 kilometers).
Difference between fly and travel by a car is 396 miles or 640 km.

Washington to San Mateo Flight Route Map

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

Driving distance from Washington, DC to San Mateo, CA

The driving distance from Washington, District of Columbia to San Mateo, California is 2832 miles or 4559 km.
The total driving distance from Washington, DC to San Mateo, CA is 2832 miles or 4559 kilometers. Your trip begins in Washington, District of Columbia. It ends in San Mateo, California.
The driving distance from Washington, District of Columbia to San Mateo, California is approximately 2832 miles (4559 kilometers), depending on the specific route you take. Without considering any traffic or other delays, driving this distance typically takes around 49 to 50 hours under normal conditions.

Driving time from Washington, DC to San Mateo, CA

How long is the drive from Washington, DC to San Mateo, CA?
The total driving time is 49 hours, 52 minutes.
How long does a car ride from Washington to San Mateo take?
Washington and San Mateo are 49 hours 52 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 Washington and San Mateo

Time difference between Washington (DC) and San Mateo (CA) is 3 Hours.
San Mateo time is 3 Hours behind Washington.

Current local time in Washington	Current local time in San Mateo
2025-12-19, 20:40:22 EST	2025-12-19, 17:40:22 PST

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

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

Distance type	Miles	Kilometers	Nautical miles
Driving distance	2832 mi	4559 km	2459.31 nmi
Straight line distance	2436 mi	3919 km	2115 nmi
Difference	396 mi	640 km	344 nmi

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