Montgomery, Alabama to Washington DC: Road Trip Guide & Distance

688.1 miles 1107.4 km · straight line
799.3 miles actual route 1286.4 km · driving distance
15h 7min estimated drive time
$77 - $95 estimated fuel cost
~1h 53min flight time
46° NE bearing direction

How far is Montgomery, Alabama from Washington DC?

The distance from Montgomery, Alabama to Washington DC is 688.1 miles (1107.4 km) as the crow flies. Washington DC is located NE of Montgomery, Alabama. By car, the driving distance is approximately 799.3 miles, taking about 15h 7min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 53min. Both are located in United States — Montgomery, Alabama in Alabama and Washington DC in District of Columbia.

This is a serious multi-day road trip! We strongly recommend breaking this journey up with an overnight stay to ensure you arrive safely and refreshed. 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 Montgomery, Alabama 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 Montgomery, Alabama to Washington DC

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 15h 7min $77 - $95 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 53min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~18h 8min $64–$120* Budget
Train ~19h 39min $96–$280* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Montgomery, Alabama & Washington DC

Quick Facts

Montgomery, Alabama
32.38°N, 86.31°W
America/Chicago
73m 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 229 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 57 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 36.2 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM