Gettysburg to Washington DC: Road Trip Guide & Distance

64.7 miles 104.1 km · straight line
80 miles actual route 128.8 km · driving distance
1h 55min estimated drive time
$8 - $9 estimated fuel cost
~38min flight time · usually no direct flights
171° S bearing direction

How far is Gettysburg from Washington DC?

The distance from Gettysburg to Washington DC is 64.7 miles (104.1 km) as the crow flies. Washington DC is located S of Gettysburg. By car, the driving distance is approximately 80 miles, taking about 1h 55min. A direct flight would take roughly 38min. Both are located in United States — Gettysburg 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 Gettysburg 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 Gettysburg to Washington DC

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 1h 55min $8 - $9 Flexible stops
Bus ~2h 18min $6–$12* Budget

Suggested Stops Between Gettysburg & Washington DC

Quick Facts

Gettysburg
39.83°N, 77.23°W
America/New_York
168m 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 22 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 5 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 385 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM