Washington, D.C. road trips
Washington, D.C. Road Trip Fuel Cost Guide
A curated guide to driving in Washington, D.C. — every popular route below includes distance, driving time and estimated fuel cost at Washington, D.C.'s current $3.55/gal average. Start with the editor's picks, then explore 52 more drives.
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Editor's picks
Highlighted Washington, D.C. road trips
Curated picks before the full list — handpicked for distance, fuel cost and EV practicality.
Philadelphia → Washington
Quick 140-mile drive — great for a day trip or weekend escape.
Washington → Houston
1438 miles · 23.2 h — the headline Washington, D.C. road trip.
Washington → Harrisburg
~$14 in gas at Washington, D.C.'s estimated $3.55/gal.
New York → Washington
225-mile drive with solid DC fast-charging coverage.
Editor's picks
Popular Drives in Washington, D.C.
Curated short-distance Washington, D.C. routes most likely to plan in a single weekend.
Pittsburgh, PA → Washington, DC
223 mi · 3.6 h · ~$28 gas
Washington, DC → Raleigh, NC
275 mi · 4.4 h · ~$35 gas
Washington, DC → Atlantic City, NJ
170 mi · 2.7 h · ~$22 gas
Washington, DC → Virginia Beach, VA
181 mi · 2.9 h · ~$23 gas
Roanoke, VA → Washington, DC
229 mi · 3.7 h · ~$29 gas
Washington, DC → Cleveland, OH
358 mi · 5.8 h · ~$45 gas
Washington, DC → Charlotte, NC
389 mi · 6.3 h · ~$49 gas
Washington, DC → Columbus, OH
384 mi · 6.2 h · ~$49 gas
All Washington, D.C. road trips (52)
Jump to all 52 routesWashington, DC → Baltimore, MD
41 mi · 0.7 h
Washington, DC → Harrisburg, PA
111 mi · 1.8 h
Washington, DC → Richmond, VA
114 mi · 1.8 h
Washington, DC → Wilmington, DE
116 mi · 1.9 h
Philadelphia, PA → Washington, DC
140 mi · 2.5 h
Washington, DC → Atlantic City, NJ
170 mi · 2.7 h
Washington, DC → Virginia Beach, VA
181 mi · 2.9 h
Washington, DC → Scranton, PA
221 mi · 3.6 h
Washington, DC → Pittsburgh, PA
223 mi · 3.6 h
New York, NY → Washington, DC
225 mi · 4.2 h
Washington, DC → Roanoke, VA
229 mi · 3.7 h
Washington, DC → Newark, NJ
234 mi · 3.8 h
Washington, DC → Raleigh, NC
275 mi · 4.4 h
Washington, DC → Syracuse, NY
342 mi · 5.5 h
Washington, DC → Buffalo, NY
344 mi · 5.5 h
Washington, DC → Rochester, NY
348 mi · 5.6 h
Washington, DC → Hartford, CT
357 mi · 5.8 h
Washington, DC → Cleveland, OH
358 mi · 5.8 h
Washington, DC → Albany, NY
366 mi · 5.9 h
Washington, DC → Columbus, OH
384 mi · 6.2 h
Washington, DC → Wilmington, NC
386 mi · 6.2 h
Washington, DC → Charlotte, NC
389 mi · 6.3 h
Washington, DC → Providence, RI
422 mi · 6.8 h
Washington, DC → Myrtle Beach, SC
443 mi · 7.1 h
Washington, DC → Asheville, NC
448 mi · 7.2 h
Washington, DC → Toledo, OH
463 mi · 7.5 h
Boston, MA → Washington, DC
465 mi · 7.5 h
Washington, DC → Detroit, MI
465 mi · 7.5 h
Washington, DC → Cincinnati, OH
473 mi · 7.6 h
Washington, DC → Manchester, NH
478 mi · 7.7 h
More routes (22)
Washington, DC → Columbia, SC
478 mi · 7.7 h
Washington, DC → Lexington, KY
481 mi · 7.8 h
Washington, DC → Ann Arbor, MI
497 mi · 8.0 h
Washington, DC → Knoxville, TN
506 mi · 8.2 h
Washington, DC → Burlington, VT
510 mi · 8.2 h
Washington, DC → Charleston, SC
535 mi · 8.6 h
Washington, DC → Augusta, GA
549 mi · 8.9 h
Washington, DC → Louisville, KY
558 mi · 9.0 h
Washington, DC → Portland, ME
568 mi · 9.2 h
Washington, DC → Indianapolis, IN
579 mi · 9.3 h
Washington, DC → Savannah, GA
618 mi · 10.0 h
Washington, DC → Chattanooga, TN
623 mi · 10.0 h
Washington, DC → Grand Rapids, MI
625 mi · 10.1 h
Washington, DC → Atlanta, GA
640 mi · 10.3 h
Washington, DC → Nashville, TN
668 mi · 10.8 h
Washington, DC → Chicago, IL
700 mi · 11.3 h
Washington, DC → Huntsville, AL
710 mi · 11.5 h
Washington, DC → Milwaukee, WI
748 mi · 12.1 h
Washington, DC → Orlando, FL
895 mi · 14.4 h
Washington, DC → Miami, FL
1094 mi · 17.6 h
Washington, DC → Dallas, TX
1395 mi · 22.5 h
Washington, DC → Houston, TX
1438 mi · 23.2 h
Best driving cost routes in Washington, D.C.
Top Washington, D.C. road trips with gas, distance and driving time at the state's estimated $3.55/gal.
Cheapest Washington, D.C. road trips
Short, low-fuel-cost drives — great for a weekend trip from Washington, D.C..
Long-distance road trips from Washington, D.C.
500+ mile drives for cross-country and multi-day road trip planning.
Drives in neighboring states
Cross-state routes near Washington, D.C. — Maryland, Delaware, Pennsylvania.
Gas prices in Washington, D.C.
Estimated regular at $3.55/gal · premium $4.25 · diesel $4.00.
Best vehicles for Washington, D.C. drivers
- Best hybridToyota Prius57 MPG
- Best EVLucid Air134 MPGe
- Best SUVNissan Rogue33 MPG
- Best truckFord Maverick26 MPG
Commute cost in Washington, D.C.
Daily driving cost estimates for major Washington, D.C.-area cities.
EV vs gas in Washington, D.C.
Compare driving cost of an EV vs a gas car for Washington, D.C. trips and commutes.