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ITINERARY
4h 54m231 miles33 stops
1
Bureau Of Engraving And Printing
Headquartered in D.C., this is where money is printed.
2
BrainXcape
3
The Blue Bar, Algonquin Hotel
Comfortable and classic, the lounge of the Algonquin Hotel is a New York landmark.
4
Precision NY Chauffeur & Airport Transportation Services
Here at Precision NY Chauffeur & Airport Transportation Service, we offer limousine service and point to point transportation NYC. You can always depend on us for reliable transportation New York, New Jersey, Westchester, Connecticut, Washington DC, Pennsylvania, and Boston. Along with equitable rates and attentive service, we offer transfer services anywhere within the country. For your convenience, you may reserve any vehicle from our fleet vehicles up to 24 hours in advance, including the Lincoln MKT, Lincoln Town Car and Cadillac XTS. For larger parties or a more comfortable ride, we have Cadillac™ Escalades, Lincoln™ Navigators, and Chevy™ Suburbans. We also carry New 2023 and 2024 Mercedes S560s.
5
Staten Island Children's Museum
The Staten Island Children’s Museum features 10 indoor and 2 outdoor exhibits, a dedicated art workshop and a performance space. Visitors can explore different climates, examine bugs and other arthropods, learn about construction, build with blocks, hop on board a fire truck and play games throughout the interactive exhibits. The 4-acre East Meadow offers a perfect outdoor setting to run, play and picnic. The Children's Museum is engaging, affordable and focused on STEAM learning. In addition to the exhibits, it hosts a variety of programs throughout the year, including cultural performances & celebrations, summertime "Boogie Woogie Wednesday" dance performances, as well as mini-camps during the summer and during NYC public school breaks.
6
Hell's Kitchen Lounge
7
Eagle Rock Reservation
8
New Jersey Convention & Exposition Center
9
Duke Island Park
10
Brick Reservoir
11
Bury The Hatchet Cherry Hill - Axe Throwing
*Hours subject to change* Competitive axe throwing is a well known Canadian past time that's becoming increasingly popular in the United States. Simply put, it's like playing a game of darts, except with axes! At Bury The Hatchet you'll experience the thrill of launching an axe at a wooden target in a safe and fun environment. You and your best mates will spend two hours becoming intimate with a 1.5lb piece of whirling wood and metal as you learn, practice, and then finally square off toe-to-toe in a group tournament.
12
Old City Hall
13
Benjamin Rush Garden
14
Destiny Luxury Transportation
We offer luxury chauffeured transportation using the latest model Mercedes Benz vehicles Mercedes is synonymous for style, class, luxury and comfort. We have to sedans and a 12 passenger Sprinter in our fleet. For a great luxury experience choose us for your weddings, night-outs on the town, airport and executive transportation needs. We operate in the Philadelphia Metro area to include Del.
15
Bynum Run Park
16
Independent Brewing Company
17
Jurassic Mini Golf
18
Bengies Drive-In Theatre
19
All In Adventures Escape Rooms
Your ultimate escape destination Bring your family, friends, and coworkers in for a fun filled experience. Explore together to find the hidden objects, decipher the clues, and unravel the puzzles to win. But you must move fast– 50 minutes goes by quickly! Perfect for date night, hanging out with friends, birthday parties, or as corporate team building activity. Book your adventure today!
20
Bennett’s Curse Haunted House
We are a small family owned and operated business born and raised in Baltimore, Maryland and proud to always be the first to introduce you to the most innovative halloween attractions for the past 18 years. Bennett’s Curse Haunted Attraction in Baltimore county, Maryland, with it’s close proximity to Washington DC and southern Pennsylvania continues to dominate the Mid-Atlantic region.
21
Baltimore Clayworks
22
Cylburn Arboretum
23
Howard Peters Rawlings Conservatory and Botanic Gardens of Baltimore
24
Security Square Mall
25
Objects Found
26
Lurman Woodland Theatre
27
Crooked Crab Brewing Company
A local craft brewery and pizza kitchen offering a rotating selection of beers and fresh baked, brick oven pizza. Conveniently located in Odenton, Maryland - just a short drive away from Baltimore and Annapolis.
28
Greenway Bowl
29
Odenton Heritage Society
30
Belair Mansion
31
Sri Siva Vishnu Temple
32
Regal hyattsville
33
Washington D.C. Temple & Visitors' Center
The Washington D.C. Temple Visitors’ Center is open to the public Monday to Sunday from 10:00 A.M. to 9:00 P.M. and is a great place to learn more about Jesus Christ and feel His love. Interactive displays, beautiful art, and exciting events throughout the year are just a few of the many features of the visitors’ center. Please invite your friends and family to attend with you. Admission and parking are free.
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OVERVIEW
New York to Washington
1
Start:Bureau Of Engraving And Printing
Washington DC, District of Columbia·
4.0
(965) review
Headquartered in D.C., this is where money is printed.
2
Start:BrainXcape
New York City, New York·
5.0
(99) review
160 Broadway 3rd Fl, New York City, NY 10038
3
Start:The Blue Bar, Algonquin Hotel
New York City, New York·
4.0
(99) review
Comfortable and classic, the lounge of the Algonquin Hotel is a New York landmark.
4
Start:Precision NY Chauffeur & Airport Transportation Services
New York City, New York·
5.0
(99) review
Here at Precision NY Chauffeur & Airport Transportation Service, we offer limousine service and point to point transportation NYC. You can always depend on us for reliable transportation New York, New Jersey, Westchester, Connecticut, Washington DC, Pennsylvania, and Boston. Along with equitable rates and attentive service, we offer transfer services anywhere within the country. For your convenience, you may reserve any vehicle from our fleet vehicles up to 24 hours in advance, including the Lincoln MKT, Lincoln Town Car and Cadillac XTS. For larger parties or a more comfortable ride, we have Cadillac™ Escalades, Lincoln™ Navigators, and Chevy™ Suburbans. We also carry New 2023 and 2024 Mercedes S560s.
5
Start:Staten Island Children's Museum
Staten Island, New York·
4.5
(92) review
The Staten Island Children’s Museum features 10 indoor and 2 outdoor exhibits, a dedicated art workshop and a performance space. Visitors can explore different climates, examine bugs and other arthropods, learn about construction, build with blocks, hop on board a fire truck and play games throughout the interactive exhibits. The 4-acre East Meadow offers a perfect outdoor setting to run, play and picnic. The Children's Museum is engaging, affordable and focused on STEAM learning. In addition to the exhibits, it hosts a variety of programs throughout the year, including cultural performances & celebrations, summertime "Boogie Woogie Wednesday" dance performances, as well as mini-camps during the summer and during NYC public school breaks.
6
Start:Hell's Kitchen Lounge
Newark, New Jersey·
4.0
(9) review
150 Lafayette St, Newark, NJ 07105-1400
7
Start:Eagle Rock Reservation
West Orange, New Jersey·
4.5
(95) review
Eagle Rock Ave Prospect Ave, West Orange, NJ 07052
8
Start:New Jersey Convention & Exposition Center
Edison, New Jersey·
3.5
(95) review
97 Sunfield Ave, Edison, NJ 08837-3810
9
Start:Duke Island Park
Bridgewater, New Jersey·
4.5
(99) review
Old York Road, Bridgewater, NJ
10
Start:Brick Reservoir
Brick, New Jersey·
4.5
(93) review
811 Herbertsville Rd, Brick, NJ 08724-1048
11
Start:Bury The Hatchet Cherry Hill - Axe Throwing
Cherry Hill, New Jersey·
5.0
(988) review
*Hours subject to change* Competitive axe throwing is a well known Canadian past time that's becoming increasingly popular in the United States. Simply put, it's like playing a game of darts, except with axes! At Bury The Hatchet you'll experience the thrill of launching an axe at a wooden target in a safe and fun environment. You and your best mates will spend two hours becoming intimate with a 1.5lb piece of whirling wood and metal as you learn, practice, and then finally square off toe-to-toe in a group tournament.
12
Start:Old City Hall
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania·
4.5
(99) review
Independence Mall, Philadelphia, PA 19106
13
Start:Benjamin Rush Garden
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania·
4.0
(2) review
Corner of 3rd & Walnut Streets, Philadelphia, PA 19106
14
Start:Destiny Luxury Transportation
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania·
(0) review
We offer luxury chauffeured transportation using the latest model Mercedes Benz vehicles Mercedes is synonymous for style, class, luxury and comfort. We have to sedans and a 12 passenger Sprinter in our fleet. For a great luxury experience choose us for your weddings, night-outs on the town, airport and executive transportation needs. We operate in the Philadelphia Metro area to include Del.
15
Start:Bynum Run Park
Bel Air, Maryland·
3.5
(8) review
715 E Churchville Rd, Bel Air, MD 21014-3408
16
Start:Independent Brewing Company
Bel Air, Maryland·
4.5
(89) review
418 N Main St, Bel Air, MD 21014-3509
17
Start:Jurassic Mini Golf
Bel Air, Maryland·
3.5
(9) review
331 Baltimore Pike, Bel Air, MD 21014-4122
18
Start:Bengies Drive-In Theatre
Baltimore, Maryland·
3.5
(65) review
3417 Eastern Blvd, Baltimore, MD 21220-2122
19
Start:All In Adventures Escape Rooms
Baltimore, Maryland·
3.5
(9) review
Your ultimate escape destination Bring your family, friends, and coworkers in for a fun filled experience. Explore together to find the hidden objects, decipher the clues, and unravel the puzzles to win. But you must move fast– 50 minutes goes by quickly! Perfect for date night, hanging out with friends, birthday parties, or as corporate team building activity. Book your adventure today!
20
Start:Bennett’s Curse Haunted House
Baltimore, Maryland·
4.5
(8) review
We are a small family owned and operated business born and raised in Baltimore, Maryland and proud to always be the first to introduce you to the most innovative halloween attractions for the past 18 years. Bennett’s Curse Haunted Attraction in Baltimore county, Maryland, with it’s close proximity to Washington DC and southern Pennsylvania continues to dominate the Mid-Atlantic region.
21
Start:Baltimore Clayworks
Baltimore, Maryland·
4.5
(9) review
5706 Smith Ave, Baltimore, MD 21209-3663
22
Start:Cylburn Arboretum
Baltimore, Maryland·
4.5
(91) review
4915 Greenspring Ave, Baltimore, MD 21209-4698
23
Start:Howard Peters Rawlings Conservatory and Botanic Gardens of Baltimore
Baltimore, Maryland·
4.5
(99) review
3100 Swann Dr Druid Hill Park, Baltimore, MD 21217
24
Start:Security Square Mall
Baltimore, Maryland·
3.5
(6) review
6901 Security Blvd, Baltimore, MD 21244-2412
25
Start:Objects Found
Catonsville, Maryland·
5.0
(6) review
11 Egges Ln, Catonsville, MD 21228-4512
26
Start:Lurman Woodland Theatre
Catonsville, Maryland·
5.0
(32) review
614 Hilltop Rd, Catonsville, MD 21228-5207
27
Start:Crooked Crab Brewing Company
Odenton, Maryland·
4.5
(19) review
A local craft brewery and pizza kitchen offering a rotating selection of beers and fresh baked, brick oven pizza. Conveniently located in Odenton, Maryland - just a short drive away from Baltimore and Annapolis.
28
Start:Greenway Bowl
Odenton, Maryland·
4.0
(14) review
8246 Telegraph Rd, Odenton, MD 21113-1116
29
Start:Odenton Heritage Society
Odenton, Maryland·
5.0
(1) review
1367 Odenton Rd, Odenton, MD 21113-1502
30
Start:Belair Mansion
Bowie, Maryland·
4.5
(5) review
12207 Tulip Grove Dr, Bowie, MD 20715-2340
31
Start:Sri Siva Vishnu Temple
Lanham, Maryland·
4.5
(6) review
6905 Cipriano Rd, Lanham, MD 20706-3806
32
Start:Regal hyattsville
Hyattsville, Maryland·
3.5
(8) review
6505 America Blvd, Hyattsville, MD 20782-2087
33
Start:Washington D.C. Temple & Visitors' Center
Kensington, Montgomery County, Maryland·
5.0
(97) review
The Washington D.C. Temple Visitors’ Center is open to the public Monday to Sunday from 10:00 A.M. to 9:00 P.M. and is a great place to learn more about Jesus Christ and feel His love. Interactive displays, beautiful art, and exciting events throughout the year are just a few of the many features of the visitors’ center. Please invite your friends and family to attend with you. Admission and parking are free.
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What's the driving distance between New York and Washington DC?
The distance is 231 miles
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The driving time can vary depending on traffic conditions, but it is typically 4h 54m mins in normal traffic
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