How far is washington from new york

The distance between Washington, D.C. and New York City depends on the specific locations within each city. Here are the approximate distances between some popular locations:

• Washington, D.C. (Union Station) to New York City (Penn Station):
  • By car: approximately 225 miles (362 km), 4-5 hours depending on traffic
  • By train (Acela Express): approximately 3.5 hours
  • By bus: approximately 4-5 hours
• Washington, D.C. (National Mall) to New York City (Times Square):
  • By car: approximately 230 miles (370 km), 4.5-5.5 hours depending on traffic
  • By train (Acela Express): approximately 3.5 hours
  • By bus: approximately 5-6 hours
• Washington, D.C. (Reagan National Airport) to New York City (JFK Airport):
  • By car: approximately 240 miles (386 km), 4.5-5.5 hours depending on traffic
  • By shuttle or taxi: approximately 1 hour
  • By public transportation (Metro and AirTrain): approximately 2 hours

Please note that these distances and travel times are approximate and may vary depending on the specific route taken and any potential traffic or construction delays.