Distance from Durham to Washington, D.C.
How far is it from Durham to Washington, D.C.? About 225 mi in a straight line and 274 mi by road. Driving time, flight time, midpoint and route details.
Durham and Washington, D.C. are about 225 mi (362 km) apart in a straight line. By road that works out to roughly 274 mi (442 km), a drive of about 4 hr 54 min. A nonstop flight covers the great-circle distance in approximately 55 min.
| Straight-line distance | 225 mi / 362 km |
| Road distance (est.) | 274 mi / 442 km |
| Driving time (est.) | 4 hr 54 min |
| Nonstop flight (est.) | 55 min |
| Driving fuel (est., 1-way) | $34 |
| Typical flight fare | $80–$250 |
| Geographic midpoint | 37.448, -77.986 |
How these estimates work
Straight-line distance uses the haversine formula on each city's coordinates. Road distance applies a circuity factor (~1.2–1.4×) and driving time a blended average speed. Flight time uses typical jet cruise speed plus ~30 minutes for taxi, climb and descent. Treat all figures as planning estimates.
Frequently asked questions
Durham to Washington, D.C. is about 225 mi (362 km) in a straight line, and roughly 274 mi (442 km) by road.