Washington DC to York, Pennsylvania: Road Trip Guide & Distance

74.8 miles 120.3 km · straight line
87.2 miles actual route 140.4 km · driving distance
2h 6min estimated drive time
$8 - $10 estimated fuel cost
~39min flight time · usually no direct flights
13° NNE bearing direction

How far is Washington DC from York, Pennsylvania?

The distance from Washington DC to York, Pennsylvania is 74.8 miles (120.3 km) as the crow flies. York, Pennsylvania is located NNE of Washington DC. By car, the driving distance is approximately 87.2 miles, taking about 2h 6min. A direct flight would take roughly 39min. Both are located in United States — Washington DC in District of Columbia and York, Pennsylvania in Pennsylvania.

This is a quick and easy drive, perfect for a day trip or weekend getaway. You can easily make the round trip in a single day. Heading East means you'll be driving into the sunrise if you start early. Keep your windshield clean for the best visibility. 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 York, Pennsylvania. 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 York, Pennsylvania

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 2h 6min $8 - $10 Flexible stops
Bus ~2h 31min $7–$13* Budget
Train ~2h 0min $10–$31* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Washington DC & York, Pennsylvania

Quick Facts

Washington DC
38.91°N, 77.04°W
America/New_York
7m elevation
York, Pennsylvania
39.96°N, 76.73°W
America/New_York
118m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 25 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 6 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 333.1 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM