Distance from Washington to Carlsbad by Car and Plane

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The flight distance from Washington (DC) to Carlsbad (CA) is 2270 miles or 3653 kilometers or 1971 nautical miles.
Driving distance from Washington to Carlsbad is 2648 miles (4263 kilometers).
Difference between fly and travel by a car is 378 miles or 610 km.

Washington to Carlsbad Flight Route Map

Map Showing the Distance Between Washington, DC and Carlsbad, CA
This map shows the distance from Washington, DC, Usa to Carlsbad, CA, Usa. You can also see the distance in miles and km below the map. Flight route map from Washington, District of Columbia to Carlsbad, California is displayed below.

Driving distance from Washington, DC to Carlsbad, CA

The driving distance from Washington, District of Columbia to Carlsbad, California is 2648 miles or 4263 km.
The total driving distance from Washington, DC to Carlsbad, CA is 2648 miles or 4263 kilometers. Your trip begins in Washington, District of Columbia. It ends in Carlsbad, California.
The driving distance from Washington, District of Columbia to Carlsbad, California is approximately 2648 miles (4263 kilometers), depending on the specific route you take. Without considering any traffic or other delays, driving this distance typically takes around 47 to 48 hours under normal conditions.

Driving time from Washington, DC to Carlsbad, CA

How long is the drive from Washington, DC to Carlsbad, CA?
The total driving time is 47 hours, 42 minutes.
How long does a car ride from Washington to Carlsbad take?
Washington and Carlsbad are 47 hours 42 mins far apart, if you drive non-stop.

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Attention! According to the recommendations of experts, you should stop and take a break every 2 hours on average, take a fresh air and walk a little to protect your alertness and health during long trips by car. In addition, you can drink some coffee to prevent you from sleeping. People who drive constantly without taking a break lose their focus and can eventually cause accidents. Also, please drive carefully and follow the speed rules.

Time Difference between Washington and Carlsbad

Time difference between Washington (DC) and Carlsbad (CA) is 3 Hours.
Carlsbad time is 3 Hours behind Washington.

Current local time in Washington	Current local time in Carlsbad
2025-01-15, 08:56:52 EST	2025-01-15, 05:56:52 PST

How Far is it Between Washington District of Columbia, USA and Carlsbad California, USA?

You can compare air and road distance between Washington, DC and Carlsbad, CA in this summary table of distances in miles, kilometers and nautical miles.

Distance type	Miles	Kilometers	Nautical miles
Driving distance	2648 mi	4263 km	2299.52 nmi
Straight line distance	2270 mi	3653 km	1971 nmi
Difference	378 mi	610 km	328 nmi

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