Seattle to Washington DC: Road Trip Guide & Distance
How far is Seattle from Washington DC?
The distance from Seattle to Washington DC is 2321.6 miles (3736.3 km) as the crow flies. Washington DC is located E of Seattle. By car, the driving distance is approximately 2743.5 miles, taking about 48h 51min. A direct flight would take roughly 5h 10min. Both are located in United States — Seattle in Washington 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 Seattle 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 Seattle to Washington DC
Suggested Stops Between Seattle & Washington DC
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Quick Facts
Did You Know?
- At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 774 hours of non-stop walking
- By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 193 hours
- You could travel this distance about 10.7 times to circle the Earth's equator