Washington DC to Westminster: Road Trip Guide & Distance

46.2 miles 74.4 km · straight line
49.8 miles actual route 80.2 km · driving distance
1h 34min estimated drive time
$5 - $6 estimated fuel cost
~36min flight time · usually no direct flights
N bearing direction

How far is Washington DC from Westminster?

The distance from Washington DC to Westminster is 46.2 miles (74.4 km) as the crow flies. Westminster is located N of Washington DC. By car, the driving distance is approximately 49.8 miles, taking about 1h 34min. A direct flight would take roughly 36min. Both are located in United States — Washington DC in District of Columbia and Westminster in Maryland.

This is a very short trip, perfect for a quick morning drive or an easy commute. Given the short distance, driving or taking a train is often faster and more convenient than dealing with airport security and flight boarding times.

Coordinates come from public place data for Washington DC and Westminster. 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 Washington DC to Westminster

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 1h 34min $5 - $6 Flexible stops

Suggested Stops Between Washington DC & Westminster

Quick Facts

Washington DC
38.91°N, 77.04°W
America/New_York
7m elevation
Westminster
39.58°N, 77.00°W
America/New_York
233m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 15 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 4 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 538.6 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM