Cities Near Washington, D.C.
Cities near Washington, D.C., District of Columbia: 10 notable destinations within day-trip and weekend range, including Annapolis, Baltimore, Frederick. Compare distance, drive time and flight time, with day-trip and getaway ideas.
The closest notable city to Washington, D.C., District of Columbia is Annapolis, about 30 mi (48 km) away — roughly 58 min by road. Below, 10 nearby cities are ranked by distance, with real drive and flight estimates and whether each works best as a day trip or an overnight getaway.
| City | Distance | Drive | Flight | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AnnapolisSailing capital and colonial old town | 30 mi / 48 km | 58 min | Drive/rail | Day trip |
| BaltimoreInner Harbor and museums | 36 mi / 57 km | 1 hr 4 min | Drive/rail | Day trip |
| FrederickHistoric downtown and battlefields | 41 mi / 66 km | 1 hr 14 min | Drive/rail | Day trip |
| Rockville | 14 mi / 23 km | 28 min | Drive/rail | Day trip |
| Bowie | 17 mi / 27 km | 32 min | Drive/rail | Day trip |
| Reston | 17 mi / 28 km | 33 min | Drive/rail | Day trip |
| Waldorf | 19 mi / 31 km | 37 min | Drive/rail | Day trip |
| Centreville | 21 mi / 35 km | 41 min | Drive/rail | Day trip |
| Germantown | 23 mi / 37 km | 44 min | Drive/rail | Day trip |
| Dale City | 23 mi / 37 km | 45 min | Drive/rail | Day trip |
Day trips from Washington, D.C.
Within about 100 miles and easy to visit in a day: Annapolis, Baltimore, Frederick, Rockville, Bowie. These are close enough to go and return without an overnight stay.
Getting around
Nearby cities are usually quickest by car or train; for the longer hops a regional flight can save time. Tap any city above for its full distance, driving-time and flight-time breakdown, or plan a specific route with the tools below.
Frequently asked questions
Notable cities near Washington, D.C. include Annapolis, Baltimore, Frederick, Rockville, Bowie. The closest is Annapolis, about 30 miles (48 km) away. The table above lists each with its distance, drive time and best use.