Distance from Washington to Santa Clara by Car and Plane

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The flight distance from Washington (DC) to Santa Clara (CA) is 2420 miles or 3895 kilometers or 2102 nautical miles.
Driving distance from Washington to Santa Clara is 2845 miles (4580 kilometers).
Difference between fly and travel by a car is 425 miles or 685 km.

Washington to Santa Clara Flight Route Map

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

Driving distance from Washington, DC to Santa Clara, CA

The driving distance from Washington, District of Columbia to Santa Clara, California is 2845 miles or 4580 km.
The total driving distance from Washington, DC to Santa Clara, CA is 2845 miles or 4580 kilometers. Your trip begins in Washington, District of Columbia. It ends in Santa Clara, California.
The driving distance from Washington, District of Columbia to Santa Clara, California is approximately 2845 miles (4580 kilometers), depending on the specific route you take. Without considering any traffic or other delays, driving this distance typically takes around 50 to 51 hours under normal conditions.

Driving time from Washington, DC to Santa Clara, CA

How long is the drive from Washington, DC to Santa Clara, CA?
The total driving time is 50 hours, 6 minutes.
How long does a car ride from Washington to Santa Clara take?
Washington and Santa Clara are 50 hours 6 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 Santa Clara

Time difference between Washington (DC) and Santa Clara (CA) is 3 Hours.
Santa Clara time is 3 Hours behind Washington.

Current local time in Washington	Current local time in Santa Clara
2025-12-17, 05:45:39 EST	2025-12-17, 02:45:39 PST

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

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

Distance type	Miles	Kilometers	Nautical miles
Driving distance	2845 mi	4580 km	2470.6 nmi
Straight line distance	2420 mi	3895 km	2102 nmi
Difference	425 mi	685 km	368 nmi

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