Quebec City to Washington DC: Road Trip Guide & Distance

620.6 miles 998.7 km · straight line
731.7 miles actual route 1177.5 km · driving distance
14h 52min estimated drive time
CAD 119 - CAD 146 estimated fuel cost
~1h 45min flight time
210° SSW bearing direction

How far is Quebec City from Washington DC?

The distance from Quebec City to Washington DC is 620.6 miles (998.7 km) as the crow flies. Washington DC is located SSW of Quebec City. By car, the driving distance is approximately 731.7 miles, taking about 14h 52min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 45min. Quebec City is in Quebec, Canada, while Washington DC is in District of Columbia, United States.

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. 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. Keep in mind this route crosses international borders. Don't forget your passport, and check current border crossing times and vehicle insurance requirements.

Coordinates come from public place data for Quebec City 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 Quebec City to Washington DC

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 14h 52min CAD 119 - CAD 146 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 45min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~17h 50min $59–$110* Budget
Train ~19h 20min $88–$256* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Quebec City & Washington DC

Quick Facts

Quebec City
46.81°N, 71.21°W
America/Toronto
74m 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 207 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 52 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 40.1 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM