Middletown, Delaware to Washington DC: Road Trip Guide & Distance

80 miles 128.8 km · straight line
95.5 miles actual route 153.7 km · driving distance
2h 13min estimated drive time
$9 - $11 estimated fuel cost
~40min flight time · usually no direct flights
243° WSW bearing direction

How far is Middletown, Delaware from Washington DC?

The distance from Middletown, Delaware to Washington DC is 80 miles (128.8 km) as the crow flies. Washington DC is located WSW of Middletown, Delaware. By car, the driving distance is approximately 95.5 miles, taking about 2h 13min. A direct flight would take roughly 40min. Both are located in United States — Middletown, Delaware in Delaware and Washington DC in District of Columbia.

This is a quick and easy drive, perfect for a day trip or weekend getaway. You can easily make the round trip in a single day. 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 Middletown, Delaware 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 Middletown, Delaware to Washington DC

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 2h 13min $9 - $11 Flexible stops
Bus ~2h 40min $8–$14* Budget
Train ~2h 6min $11–$33* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Middletown, Delaware & Washington DC

Quick Facts

Middletown, Delaware
39.45°N, 75.72°W
America/New_York
21m 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 27 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 7 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 311.1 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM