Cape May to Washington, DC drive

Here's a sample itinerary for a drive from Cape May to Washington, DC. If you're planning a road trip to Washington, DC, you can research locations to stop along the way. Traveling with a dog or cat? View pet-friendly stops between Cape May and Washington, DC. Camping along the way? View RV campgrounds between Cape May and Washington, DC. Find the best hotels, restaurants, and attractions based on the most talked about places recommended by Trippy members.

10:00 am  start in Cape May
drive for about 1.5 hours

11:20 am  Williamstown (New Jersey)
stay for about 1 hour
and leave at 12:20 pm
drive for about 57 minutes

1:17 pm  Wilmington (Delaware)
stay for about 1 hour
and leave at 2:17 pm
drive for about 46 minutes

3:03 pm  Aberdeen (Maryland)
stay for about 1 hour
and leave at 4:03 pm
drive for about 40 minutes

4:44 pm  Baltimore
stay for about 1 hour
and leave at 5:44 pm
drive for about 58 minutes

6:42 pm  arrive in Washington, DC
eat at Mitsitam Cafe
stay at JW Marriott Hotel

driving ≈ 4.5 hours

Are you going straight to a hotel, or looking for a vacation rental or Airbnb?

The best resource on neighborhoods, areas, and hotels is the Trippy page on where to stay in Washington, DC.

If you're looking for a quick answer, you can check out JW Marriott Hotel, which was mentioned 5 times on Trippy.

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Need some recommendations on somewhere to get food?

Trippy members suggest Mitsitam Cafe, which was mentioned 10 times.

Here are some more restaurants people talk about:

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This section could be endless, so rather than trying to suggest every local activity or attraction, we'll leave it open-ended.

These are some of the places people talk about on Trippy:

Of course, Trippy is the perfect place to ask questions because there's an entire community of travelers talking to each other and sharing tips and advice. Trippy is where you can get answers personalized for your tastes, budgets, trip dates & more!

For example, here are some questions people have asked about Washington, DC. Click on any question to see answers from the community!

 Jessica from asked:
Best hotel near museums  (20 answers)

 Hannah from Milwaukee asked:
Fun free things to do in D.C.?  (11 answers)

 Annemarie from New York City asked:
Getting from Union Station to National Mall?  (10 answers)

 Julian from Tampa asked:
How to make the most of three days in DC  (10 answers)

 Bianca from Miami asked:
Best of the Smithsonian?  (10 answers)

Click the button below to explore more questions and answers related to Washington, DC.

Yes, even this step is optional, because if you're on vacation who wants the trip to end? It's okay, you can start planning your next trip!

Want to plan the trip back? Get the reverse directions for a Washington, DC to Cape May drive, or go to the main page to plan a new road trip.

Looking for ideas for more destinations within driving distance of Cape May? Try searching for places within 3.5 hours of Cape May.

You can also compare the travel time if you're flying or driving by calculating the distance from Cape May to Washington, DC. Or get a full Cape May to Washington, DC flight plan.

Don't forget about exploring your own hometown with a staycation. You can also find some cool day trips or get away for a weekend. Maybe try typing in a faraway location like London, Hong Kong, or Sydney, and get inspired for your dream trip around the world.

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