Washington DC to Williamsport: Road Trip Guide & Distance

161.2 miles 259.5 km · straight line
200.4 miles actual route 322.5 km · driving distance
4h 42min estimated drive time
$19 - $24 estimated fuel cost
~49min flight time
N bearing direction

How far is Washington DC from Williamsport?

The distance from Washington DC to Williamsport is 161.2 miles (259.5 km) as the crow flies. Williamsport is located N of Washington DC. By car, the driving distance is approximately 200.4 miles, taking about 4h 42min. A direct flight would take roughly 49min. Both are located in United States — Washington DC in District of Columbia and Williamsport in Pennsylvania.

For a drive of this length, it's recommended to plan at least one quick rest stop to stretch your legs and grab a coffee. 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 Williamsport. 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 Williamsport

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 4h 42min $19 - $24 Flexible stops
Fly ~49min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~5h 38min $16–$30* Budget
Train ~4h 28min $24–$70* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Washington DC & Williamsport

Quick Facts

Washington DC
38.91°N, 77.04°W
America/New_York
7m elevation
Williamsport
41.24°N, 77.00°W
America/New_York
158m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 54 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 13 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 154.4 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM