Mercerville-Hamilton Square to Washington DC: Road Trip Guide & Distance

155.7 miles 250.5 km · straight line
174.9 miles actual route 281.4 km · driving distance
3h 45min estimated drive time
$17 - $21 estimated fuel cost
~49min flight time
235° SW bearing direction

How far is Mercerville-Hamilton Square from Washington DC?

The distance from Mercerville-Hamilton Square to Washington DC is 155.7 miles (250.5 km) as the crow flies. Washington DC is located SW of Mercerville-Hamilton Square. By car, the driving distance is approximately 174.9 miles, taking about 3h 45min. A direct flight would take roughly 49min. Both are located in United States — Mercerville-Hamilton Square in New Jersey and Washington DC in District of Columbia.

For a drive of this length, it's recommended to plan at least one quick rest stop to stretch your legs and grab a coffee. 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. Given the short distance, driving or taking a train is often faster and more convenient than dealing with airport security and flight boarding times.

Coordinates come from public place data for Mercerville-Hamilton Square 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 Mercerville-Hamilton Square to Washington DC

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 3h 45min $17 - $21 Flexible stops
Fly ~49min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~4h 30min $14–$26* Budget
Train ~3h 34min $21–$61* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Mercerville-Hamilton Square & Washington DC

Quick Facts

Mercerville-Hamilton Square
40.23°N, 74.67°W
America/New_York
30m 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 52 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 13 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 160 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM