Martha's Vineyard to Washington DC: Road Trip Guide & Distance

378.2 miles 608.7 km · straight line
453.8 miles estimated 730.4 km · driving distance
9h 8min estimated drive time
$44 - $54 estimated fuel cost
~1h 16min flight time
245° WSW bearing direction

How far is Martha's Vineyard from Washington DC?

The distance from Martha's Vineyard to Washington DC is 378.2 miles (608.7 km) as the crow flies. Washington DC is located WSW of Martha's Vineyard. By car, the driving distance is approximately 453.8 miles, taking about 9h 8min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 16min. Both are located in United States — Martha's Vineyard in Massachusetts 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. Since you'll be heading mostly West, pack a good pair of sunglasses if you plan to drive during the late afternoon to avoid the harsh sun glare.

Coordinates come from public place data for Martha's Vineyard 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 Martha's Vineyard to Washington DC

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 9h 8min $44 - $54 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 16min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~10h 58min $36–$68* Budget
Train ~8h 41min $54–$159* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Martha's Vineyard & Washington DC

Quick Facts

Martha's Vineyard
41.38°N, 70.65°W
America/New_York
0m 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 126 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 32 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 65.8 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients