Petrified Forest to Washington DC: Road Trip Guide & Distance

1820.4 miles 2929.6 km · straight line
2108.9 miles actual route 3393.9 km · driving distance
37h 20min estimated drive time
$203 - $250 estimated fuel cost
~4h 10min flight time
72° ENE bearing direction

How far is Petrified Forest from Washington DC?

The distance from Petrified Forest to Washington DC is 1820.4 miles (2929.6 km) as the crow flies. Washington DC is located ENE of Petrified Forest. By car, the driving distance is approximately 2108.9 miles, taking about 37h 20min. A direct flight would take roughly 4h 10min. Both are located in United States — Petrified Forest in Arizona 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 Petrified Forest 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 Petrified Forest to Washington DC

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 37h 20min $203 - $250 Flexible stops
Fly ~4h 10min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~44h 48min $169–$316* Budget
Train ~48h 32min $253–$738* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Petrified Forest & Washington DC

Quick Facts

Petrified Forest
34.91°N, 109.79°W
America/Phoenix
1676m 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 607 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 152 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 13.7 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM