Distance from Washington to Manhattan (United States)

The distance between Washington, District of Columbia and Manhattan, New York is 336 kilometers (209 miles).

Washington, District of Columbia, United States

Manhattan, New York, United States

Washington, D.C. and Manhattan are located in the northeastern United States, with Washington, D.C. serving as the capital and Manhattan as a major borough of New York City. The straight-line distance between them is 336 kilometers, heading northeast.

Both cities are at a similar altitude, with Washington at 6 meters above sea level and Manhattan at 38 meters.

Driving route

The car route from Washington, D.C. to Manhattan follows I-95 N, passing through Baltimore, Wilmington, and Newark, offering a direct path through major urban centers and scenic views of the East Coast.

Lugares de interés en la ruta: Baltimore Inner Harbor, Liberty Bell in Philadelphia, Newark Museum.

Travel information

Summary

The trip from Washington, D.C. to Manhattan crosses urban landscapes with landmarks like the Lincoln Memorial and Times Square.

Best time to travel

Spring and fall are ideal for travel due to moderate temperatures and fewer tourists, while summer offers vibrant city events.

Climate

Manhattan experiences similar seasonal patterns to Washington, D.C., with cold winters and hot summers, but slightly cooler due to its coastal location.

Accessibility

Manhattan offers extensive public transportation and accessible facilities, comparable to Washington, D.C., making it convenient for visitors with mobility needs.

Travel time

Mode Estimated time
Bicycle 16-18 hours
Motorcycle 5-6 hours
Car 4-5 hours
Helicopter 1-2 hours
Airplane 30-45 minutes
Speed Time
30 km/h
60 km/h
90 km/h
120 km/h
Washington, United States

Local time:

Time Zone: America/New_York

Coordinates: 38.8951° N 77.0364° W

Elevation: 6 m (20 ft)


Nearby airports:
  • Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)
  • Joint Base Andrews (ADW)
  • Davison Army Air Field (DAA)
  • Tipton Airport (FME)
  • Montgomery County Airpark (GAI)
Manhattan, United States

Local time:

Time Zone: America/New_York

Coordinates: 40.7834° N 73.9663° W

Elevation: 38 m (125 ft)


Nearby airports:
  • West 30th St. Heliport (JRA)
  • La Guardia Airport (LGA)
  • Downtown-Manhattan/Wall St Heliport (JRB)
  • Teterboro Airport (TEB)
  • Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)

Other distances from Washington

Distance between cities Kilometers
From Washington to New York City 329 km
From Washington to Los Angeles 3,700 km
From Washington to Chicago 958 km
From Washington to Houston 1,962 km
From Washington to Phoenix 3,189 km

Other distances from Manhattan

Distances between cities Kilometers
From Manhattan to New York City 8 km
From Manhattan to Los Angeles 3,947 km
From Manhattan to Chicago 1,151 km
From Manhattan to Houston 2,289 km
From Manhattan to Phoenix 3,454 km

Cities within similar distances

The following list contains the cities of United States that are at equal or similar distances as between Washington and Manhattan.

From To Distance (kilometers)
León de los Aldama, Mexico Iztapalapa, Mexico 336 km
Ahmedabad, India Indore, India 335 km
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Detroit, United States Toronto, Canada 334 km
San Jose, United States Bakersfield, United States 338 km
Washington, United States Queens, United States 338 km
São Paulo, Brazil Curitiba, Brazil 339 km
León de los Aldama, Mexico Xochimilco, Mexico 339 km
Rio de Janeiro, Brazil Belo Horizonte, Brazil 340 km
León de los Aldama, Mexico Tlalpan, Mexico 332 km
San Diego, United States Bakersfield, United States 341 km
Abuja, Nigeria Onitsha, Nigeria 331 km
León de los Aldama, Mexico Iztacalco, Mexico 331 km
Guayaquil, Ecuador Piura, Peru 342 km
Sheffield, United Kingdom Glasgow, United Kingdom 330 km
Los Angeles, United States Fresno, United States 330 km
Miami, United States Tampa, United States 330 km
Bengaluru, India Madurai, India 343 km
Cali, Colombia Medellín, Colombia 329 km

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