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

356.7 miles 574 km · straight line
428 miles estimated 688.8 km · driving distance
8h 37min estimated drive time
CAD 69 - CAD 85 estimated fuel cost
~1h 13min flight time
141° SE bearing direction

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

The distance from London, Ontario, Canada to Washington DC is 356.7 miles (574 km) as the crow flies. Washington DC is located SE of London, Ontario, Canada. By car, the driving distance is approximately 428 miles, taking about 8h 37min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 13min. London, 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 London, Ontario, Canada and Washington DC. The driving distance is estimated from straight-line distance with a road-factor model, so confirm the route in your navigation app. Fuel, flight, bus, and train values are planning estimates and can change by date, provider, road closures, and border rules.

How to Get from London, Ontario, Canada to Washington DC

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 8h 37min CAD 69 - CAD 85 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 13min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~10h 20min $34–$64* Budget
Train ~8h 11min $51–$150* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between London, Ontario, Canada & Washington DC

Quick Facts

London, Ontario, Canada
42.98°N, 81.23°W
America/Toronto
252m 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 119 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 30 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 69.8 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients