Florence, Alabama to Washington DC: Road Trip Guide & Distance

652.6 miles 1050.2 km · straight line
769 miles actual route 1237.6 km · driving distance
14h 29min estimated drive time
$74 - $91 estimated fuel cost
~1h 49min flight time
61° ENE bearing direction

How far is Florence, Alabama from Washington DC?

The distance from Florence, Alabama to Washington DC is 652.6 miles (1050.2 km) as the crow flies. Washington DC is located ENE of Florence, Alabama. By car, the driving distance is approximately 769 miles, taking about 14h 29min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 49min. Both are located in United States — Florence, Alabama in Alabama 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. 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 Florence, Alabama 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 Florence, Alabama to Washington DC

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 14h 29min $74 - $91 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 49min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~17h 23min $62–$115* Budget
Train ~18h 50min $92–$269* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Florence, Alabama & Washington DC

Quick Facts

Florence, Alabama
34.80°N, 87.68°W
America/Chicago
167m 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 218 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 54 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 38.2 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM