Northampton, Massachusetts to Washington DC: Road Trip Guide & Distance

329.9 miles 531 km · straight line
384.6 miles actual route 618.9 km · driving distance
8h 11min estimated drive time
$37 - $46 estimated fuel cost
~1h 10min flight time
226° SW bearing direction

How far is Northampton, Massachusetts from Washington DC?

The distance from Northampton, Massachusetts to Washington DC is 329.9 miles (531 km) as the crow flies. Washington DC is located SW of Northampton, Massachusetts. By car, the driving distance is approximately 384.6 miles, taking about 8h 11min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 10min. Both are located in United States — Northampton, Massachusetts 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 Northampton, Massachusetts 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 Northampton, Massachusetts to Washington DC

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 8h 11min $37 - $46 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 10min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~9h 49min $31–$58* Budget
Train ~7h 46min $46–$135* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Northampton, Massachusetts & Washington DC

Quick Facts

Northampton, Massachusetts
42.33°N, 72.64°W
America/New_York
76m 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 110 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 27 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 75.5 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM