Toronto to Washington DC: Road Trip Guide & Distance

349.8 miles 562.9 km · straight line
477.4 miles actual route 768.3 km · driving distance
10h 10min estimated drive time
CAD 77 - CAD 95 estimated fuel cost
~1h 12min flight time
159° SSE bearing direction

How far is Toronto from Washington DC?

The distance from Toronto to Washington DC is 349.8 miles (562.9 km) as the crow flies. Washington DC is located SSE of Toronto. By car, the driving distance is approximately 477.4 miles, taking about 10h 10min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 12min. Toronto is in Ontario, Canada, while Washington DC is in District of Columbia, United States.

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. Heading East means you'll be driving into the sunrise if you start early. Keep your windshield clean for the best visibility. 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 Toronto 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 Toronto to Washington DC

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 10h 10min CAD 77 - CAD 95 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 12min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~12h 12min $38–$72* Budget
Train ~9h 40min $57–$167* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Toronto & Washington DC

Quick Facts

Toronto
43.65°N, 79.38°W
America/Toronto
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 117 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 29 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 71.2 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM