New Bern to Washington DC: Road Trip Guide & Distance

262.5 miles 422.4 km · straight line
336 miles actual route 540.8 km · driving distance
6h 17min estimated drive time
$32 - $40 estimated fuel cost
~1h 2min flight time
0° N bearing direction

How far is New Bern from Washington DC?

The distance from New Bern to Washington DC is 262.5 miles (422.4 km) as the crow flies. Washington DC is located N of New Bern. By car, the driving distance is approximately 336 miles, taking about 6h 17min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 2min. Both are located in United States — New Bern in North Carolina 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.

Coordinates come from public place data for New Bern 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 New Bern to Washington DC

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 6h 17min $32 - $40 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 2min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~7h 32min $27–$50* Budget
Train ~5h 58min $40–$118* Comfort

For 2+ travelers, driving is usually cheaper. Solo? Consider the bus.

* Estimated range. Actual prices vary by date and provider.

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Quick Facts

New Bern
35.11°N, 77.04°W
America/New_York
3m 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 88 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 22 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 94.9 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM