New York City to Washington, DC Road Trip With Kids
The main challenge on this route is unpredictable traffic. Pick stops that work across a wide arrival window and avoid nonrefundable timed tickets until the final city.
10 mi150 mi
1 stop along your route
New York City to Washington DC · ~204 miles straight-line
New York City, NYStart
Washington DC, DCDestination
Build the actual day
Get The Weekend Scout
Family outing ideas and practical tips from KidPaths, by email. Free to join. Unsubscribe anytime.
Share the route
Send this planning page to the other grown-up in the car.
Paid attraction savings to check
New York City: Compare Go City passesGood for packed attraction daysNew York City: Check CityPASS savingsUseful for major museums and attractionsPhiladelphia: Compare Go City passesGood for packed attraction daysPhiladelphia: Check CityPASS savingsUseful for major museums and attractions
KidPaths may earn a commission if you book through these links. Compare against direct prices before buying.
Three things to plan before you leave
- Build extra time around the New York and Baltimore traffic zones.
- Choose a stop with food, bathrooms, and room to move in one place.
- Save timed-entry attractions for a day when you are not also making the drive.
Save this route on Pinterest
Plan a family drive from New York City to Washington, DC with useful kid-friendly stops and indoor backups.
Save to Pinterest