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The straight line flight distance is 25 miles less than driving on roads, which means the driving distance is roughly 1.1x of the flight distance.
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The straight line flight distance is 25 miles less than driving on roads, which means the driving distance is roughly 1.1x of the flight distance.
Road trip: 1 day of driving more
With the full itinerary planned out, we can estimate your total travel time for this trip. more
Now let's assume you have a private jet and you can fly in the fastest possible straight line between Washington, District of Columbia and New York, New York. Because of the curvature of the Earth, the shortest distance is actually the "great circle" distance, or "as the crow flies" which is calculated using an iterative Vincenty formula.
With the full itinerary planned out, we can estimate your total travel time for this trip. more
Travel time: 5 hours on the road more
Nonstop drive: 229 miles or 369 km
Getting to the airport: 38 minutes [links]
Watch out for Amish buggies in Lancaster County! more
If you choose to go east from Washington, D.C. on Highway 50 through Annapolis you will have a lot to see. The capital city of Maryland has a historic district featuring buildings from the 1700s, a harbor, and is home to the United States Naval Academy. more
Driving from Washington, D.C. to New York City can take as little as 4 hours if you take the most direct route. But if you are feeling adventurous, there are other more scenic options that take slightly more time but might be worth your while if you are not in a rush. We have a couple of route suggestions, and also offer tips on places to stop between Washington, D.C. and NYC plus some ways to make the road trip go smoothly. And if you are relocating or are not sure what your plans are after arriving in New York, a one-way rental might be the right option for you.
While the drive from Washington, D.C. to New York will likely only take you a day, three are ways to make it easier for everyone in the car. [links]
Whether you are traveling for business or pleasure, train travel is a reliable and easy way to go from Washington D.C. to New York City, especially during the winter months, when other means experience extensive delays. Travel aboard the Amtrak Acela Express from Union Station to reach NYC's Penn Station in just over three hours, comparable to the time it may take you to get to and from the airport, go through security, and fly. The trains leave as early as 5am, reaching NYC around 8am.
Aerial view of Lower Manhattan
The best route to take is I-95 North through Maryland, Delaware, and Pennsylvania, connecting to the New Jersey Turnpike and entering the city via the George Washington bridge, Lincoln tunnel (for Midtown), or Holland tunnel (for Downtown). here
The airport closest to Downtown D.C. is Reagan National, which is accessible by a short cab ride or Metro. However, a shuttle to Dulles International or Baltimore/Washington International Airport can also get you to NYC airports with more flight options. Flights depart as early as 6am. Passengers can fly to any of the NYC area airports, John F. Kennedy International Airport, LaGuardia, or Newark International Airport, all of which have connections to public transit.