Lockport, New York to Washington DC: Road Trip Guide & Distance

306.9 miles 493.9 km · straight line
398.9 miles actual route 642 km · driving distance
8h 36min estimated drive time
$38 - $47 estimated fuel cost
~1h 7min flight time
163° SSE bearing direction

How far is Lockport, New York from Washington DC?

The distance from Lockport, New York to Washington DC is 306.9 miles (493.9 km) as the crow flies. Washington DC is located SSE of Lockport, New York. By car, the driving distance is approximately 398.9 miles, taking about 8h 36min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 7min. Both are located in United States — Lockport, New York in New York and Washington DC in District of Columbia.

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.

Coordinates come from public place data for Lockport, New York 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 Lockport, New York to Washington DC

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 8h 36min $38 - $47 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 7min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~10h 19min $32–$60* Budget
Train ~8h 10min $48–$140* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Lockport, New York & Washington DC

Quick Facts

Lockport, New York
43.17°N, 78.69°W
America/New_York
187m 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 102 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 26 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 81.1 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM