The driving time from Washington, District of Columbia to New York, New York is:
3 hours, 50 minutes
Average driving speed: 59.5 mph
Kilometers per hour: 95.8 km/h
This is based on typical traffic conditions for this route.
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Driving time from Washington, DC to New York, NY
How long is the drive from Washington, DC to New York, NY? The total driving time is 3 hours, 50 minutes.
Your trip begins in Washington, District of Columbia. It ends in New York, New York.
If you're planning a road trip, you might be interested in seeing the total driving distance from Washington, DC to New York, NY.
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Driving to the Big Apple can be challenging if you don’t have a place to park your vehicle. Most hotels in the city charge a fee for valet parking or self-parking either at the hotel on-site parking or off-site parking.
For parking guides check out bestparking.com. Make sure you follow the alternative side parking regulations if you are parking on the streets. According to NYCDOT, most alternative side parking sides are clearly marked with “P” crossed by a broom. The restriction times vary for each side of the streets and some areas may have at a three-hour restriction.
The good news is the alternative side parking regulations are suspended during a holiday or other reasons determined by the NYCDOT office. Always check their website if you need to park on the streets.
Since November 7th, 2014, the speed limit in New York City has been 25mph. Some big streets still accommodate the previous 30 mph limit. If there is no street sign on speed limit, you can drive at 25 mph.
Washington, District of Columbia
City: WashingtonState: District of Columbia
Country: United States
Category: cities
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