Delaware to Washington DC: Road Trip Guide & Distance

335 miles 539.2 km · straight line
409.3 miles actual route 658.7 km · driving distance
8h 14min estimated drive time
$39 - $48 estimated fuel cost
~1h 10min flight time
105° ESE bearing direction

How far is Delaware from Washington DC?

The distance from Delaware to Washington DC is 335 miles (539.2 km) as the crow flies. Washington DC is located ESE of Delaware. By car, the driving distance is approximately 409.3 miles, taking about 8h 14min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 10min. Both are located in United States — Delaware in Ohio and Washington DC in District of Columbia.

This is a solid day of driving. Be sure to take breaks every 2-3 hours to avoid driver fatigue, and plan your meals ahead of time. Heading East means you'll be driving into the sunrise if you start early. Keep your windshield clean for the best visibility.

Coordinates come from public place data for Delaware 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 Delaware to Washington DC

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 8h 14min $39 - $48 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 10min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~9h 53min $33–$61* Budget
Train ~7h 49min $49–$143* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Delaware & Washington DC

Quick Facts

Delaware
40.30°N, 83.07°W
America/New_York
265m 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 112 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 28 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 74.3 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM