Carlisle, Pennsylvania to Washington DC: Road Trip Guide & Distance

89.8 miles 144.5 km · straight line
109.4 miles actual route 176 km · driving distance
2h 37min estimated drive time
$11 - $13 estimated fuel cost
~41min flight time · usually no direct flights
175° S bearing direction

How far is Carlisle, Pennsylvania from Washington DC?

The distance from Carlisle, Pennsylvania to Washington DC is 89.8 miles (144.5 km) as the crow flies. Washington DC is located S of Carlisle, Pennsylvania. By car, the driving distance is approximately 109.4 miles, taking about 2h 37min. A direct flight would take roughly 41min. Both are located in United States — Carlisle, Pennsylvania in Pennsylvania and Washington DC in District of Columbia.

This is a quick and easy drive, perfect for a day trip or weekend getaway. You can easily make the round trip in a single day. Given the short distance, driving or taking a train is often faster and more convenient than dealing with airport security and flight boarding times.

Coordinates come from public place data for Carlisle, Pennsylvania 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 Carlisle, Pennsylvania to Washington DC

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 2h 37min $11 - $13 Flexible stops
Bus ~3h 8min $9–$16* Budget
Train ~2h 29min $13–$38* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Carlisle, Pennsylvania & Washington DC

Quick Facts

Carlisle, Pennsylvania
40.20°N, 77.19°W
America/New_York
146m 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 30 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 7 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 277.3 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM