Joshua Tree, California (National Park) to Washington DC: Road Trip Guide & Distance
How far is Joshua Tree, California (National Park) from Washington DC?
The distance from Joshua Tree, California (National Park) to Washington DC is 2172.7 miles (3496.7 km) as the crow flies. Washington DC is located ENE of Joshua Tree, California (National Park). By car, the driving distance is approximately 2569.2 miles, taking about 45h 26min. A direct flight would take roughly 4h 52min. Both are located in United States — Joshua Tree, California (National Park) in California 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. For a trip of this distance, flying is significantly faster. However, driving offers the flexibility to explore stops along the way.
Coordinates come from public place data for Joshua Tree, California (National Park) 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 Joshua Tree, California (National Park) to Washington DC
Suggested Stops Between Joshua Tree, California (National Park) & Washington DC
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Quick Facts
Did You Know?
- At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 724 hours of non-stop walking
- By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 181 hours
- You could travel this distance about 11.5 times to circle the Earth's equator