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.

Pair any route with our trip cost calculator, Washington, D.C. gas prices or EV road trip guide.

Editor's picks

Highlighted Washington, D.C. road trips

Curated picks before the full list — handpicked for distance, fuel cost and EV practicality.

All Washington, D.C. road trips (52)

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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

EV vs gas in Washington, D.C.

Compare driving cost of an EV vs a gas car for Washington, D.C. trips and commutes.

Neighboring state road trip hubs