Edgewood to Washington DC: Road Trip Guide & Distance

53.2 miles 85.6 km · straight line
61.5 miles actual route 98.9 km · driving distance
1h 31min estimated drive time
$6 - $7 estimated fuel cost
~36min flight time · usually no direct flights
229° SW bearing direction

How far is Edgewood from Washington DC?

The distance from Edgewood to Washington DC is 53.2 miles (85.6 km) as the crow flies. Washington DC is located SW of Edgewood. By car, the driving distance is approximately 61.5 miles, taking about 1h 31min. A direct flight would take roughly 36min. Both are located in United States — Edgewood in Maryland 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. 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. 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 Edgewood 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 Edgewood to Washington DC

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 1h 31min $6 - $7 Flexible stops
Bus ~1h 49min $5–$9* Budget

Suggested Stops Between Edgewood & Washington DC

Quick Facts

Edgewood
39.42°N, 76.29°W
America/New_York
14m 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 18 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 4 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 468.2 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM