Hamilton, Ontario, Canada to Washington DC: Road Trip Guide & Distance

334.7 miles 538.6 km · straight line
443.8 miles actual route 714.3 km · driving distance
9h 28min estimated drive time
CAD 72 - CAD 89 estimated fuel cost
~1h 10min flight time
153° SSE bearing direction

How far is Hamilton, Ontario, Canada from Washington DC?

The distance from Hamilton, Ontario, Canada to Washington DC is 334.7 miles (538.6 km) as the crow flies. Washington DC is located SSE of Hamilton, Ontario, Canada. By car, the driving distance is approximately 443.8 miles, taking about 9h 28min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 10min. Hamilton, Ontario, Canada is in Ontario, Canada, while Washington DC is in District of Columbia, United States.

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. Keep in mind this route crosses international borders. Don't forget your passport, and check current border crossing times and vehicle insurance requirements.

Coordinates come from public place data for Hamilton, Ontario, Canada 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 Hamilton, Ontario, Canada to Washington DC

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 9h 28min CAD 72 - CAD 89 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 10min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~11h 22min $36–$67* Budget
Train ~9h 0min $53–$155* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Hamilton, Ontario, Canada & Washington DC

Quick Facts

Hamilton, Ontario, Canada
43.26°N, 79.87°W
America/Toronto
78m 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 74.4 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM