Acadia to Washington DC: Road Trip Guide & Distance

587.4 miles 945.3 km · straight line
692.6 miles actual route 1114.6 km · driving distance
14h 25min estimated drive time
$67 - $82 estimated fuel cost
~1h 41min flight time
233° SW bearing direction

How far is Acadia from Washington DC?

The distance from Acadia to Washington DC is 587.4 miles (945.3 km) as the crow flies. Washington DC is located SW of Acadia. By car, the driving distance is approximately 692.6 miles, taking about 14h 25min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 41min. Both are located in United States — Acadia in Maine and Washington DC in District of Columbia.

This is a serious multi-day road trip! We strongly recommend breaking this journey up with an overnight stay to ensure you arrive safely and refreshed. Since you'll be heading mostly West, pack a good pair of sunglasses if you plan to drive during the late afternoon to avoid the harsh sun glare.

Coordinates come from public place data for Acadia and Washington DC. The driving distance uses an OSRM road-route result when route data is available. Fuel, flight, bus, and train values are planning estimates and can change by date, provider, road closures, and border rules.

How to Get from Acadia to Washington DC

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 14h 25min $67 - $82 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 41min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~17h 18min $55–$104* Budget
Train ~18h 45min $83–$242* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Acadia & Washington DC

Quick Facts

Acadia
44.34°N, 68.27°W
America/New_York
466m elevation
Washington DC
38.91°N, 77.04°W
America/New_York
7m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 196 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 49 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 42.4 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM