Average driving speed: 59 mph
Kilometers per hour: 94.9 km/h
This is based on typical traffic conditions for this route.

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Driving time from JFK to Washington, DC

How long is the drive from JFK to Washington, DC? The total driving time is 4 hours, 7 minutes.

Your trip begins at John F. Kennedy International Airport in New York, New York. It ends in Washington, District of Columbia.

If you're planning a road trip, you might be interested in seeing the total driving distance from JFK to Washington, DC.

You can also calculate the cost to drive from JFK to Washington, DC based on current local gas prices and an estimate of your car's best gas mileage.

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