Colonial Heights to Washington DC: Road Trip Guide & Distance

How far is Colonial Heights from Washington DC?

The distance from Colonial Heights to Washington DC is 115 miles (185.1 km) as the crow flies. Washington DC is located N of Colonial Heights. By car, the driving distance is approximately 128.6 miles, taking about 2h 35min. A direct flight would take roughly 44min. Both are located in United States — Colonial Heights in Virginia and Washington DC in District of Columbia.

For a drive of this length, it's recommended to plan at least one quick rest stop to stretch your legs and grab a coffee. 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 Colonial Heights 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.