Orlando to Washington DC: Road Trip Guide & Distance

758.4 miles 1220.5 km · straight line
849.9 miles actual route 1367.8 km · driving distance
15h 41min estimated drive time
$82 - $101 estimated fuel cost
~2h 2min flight time
18° NNE bearing direction

How far is Orlando from Washington DC?

The distance from Orlando to Washington DC is 758.4 miles (1220.5 km) as the crow flies. Washington DC is located NNE of Orlando. By car, the driving distance is approximately 849.9 miles, taking about 15h 41min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 2min. Both are located in United States — Orlando in Florida 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. For a trip of this distance, flying is significantly faster. However, driving offers the flexibility to explore stops along the way.

Coordinates come from public place data for Orlando 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 Orlando to Washington DC

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 15h 41min $82 - $101 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 2min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~18h 49min $68–$127* Budget
Train ~20h 23min $102–$297* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Orlando & Washington DC

Quick Facts

Orlando
28.54°N, 81.38°W
America/New_York
34m 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 253 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 63 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 32.8 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM