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ITINERARY
4h 54m231 miles25 stops
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BrainXcape
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The Blue Bar, Algonquin Hotel
Comfortable and classic, the lounge of the Algonquin Hotel is a New York landmark.
3
The Shops at Riverside
A beautiful and sophisticated retail destination for world-class luxury shopping, dining and entertainment, The Shops at Riverside® is conveniently located only minutes from Manhattan in the affluent suburban area of Bergen County, New Jersey. Spanning two levels, The Shops at Riverside® is anchored by Bloomingdale’s, Barnes & Noble, an AMC Dine-in Theatre, and a full-service day spa. Shoppers will experience an unrivaled collection of luxury shops including Louis Vuitton, Tiffany & Co., Bottega Veneta, Jimmy Choo, Ferragamo and other top brands as well as “New Jersey’s own Restaurant Row,” with nine full-service restaurants. The mall is closed on Sundays, however the restaurants, spa, AMC Theatres, Life Time, and Barnes & Noble are open for business.
4
Fosterfields Living Historical Farm
A 19th-century working farm complete with a restored Gothic Revival mansion.
5
Wightman's Farm
6
Bernardsville Cinema 3
7
Duke Island Park
8
Newtown Farmer's Market
9
Old City Hall
10
Cathedral Basilica of Saints Peter and Paul
The head church of Philadelphia's Catholic Archdiocese is on the National Registrar of Historic Places. Pope John Paul II celebrated Mass here in 1979.
11
Rough and Tumble Historical Association
Rough and Tumble is celebrating it's 76th year in 2024. Ride 2 steam railroads, See Steam Traction Engines running as well as antique Tractors. Visit the Saw mill, model shop, Auto Museum, Stationary Steam Museum, Blacksmith Shop, and Gas Engine area. Visit the antique Earth moving construction area as well as the Line Shaft machine Shop. Watch a parade of power and sled pulling on the track. Check our schedule of events on our web site and enjoy the may areas of Rough and Tumble Historical Association.
12
Pennsylvania Dutch Market
13
Cylburn Arboretum
14
Howard Peters Rawlings Conservatory and Botanic Gardens of Baltimore
15
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.
16
Howard Theatre
17
Bureau Of Engraving And Printing
Headquartered in D.C., this is where money is printed.
18
Holy Trinity Catholic Church
19
C & O Canal
A 185-mile canal which runs from D.C. to Cumberland, Maryland.
20
Scott's Run Nature Preserve
21
Great Falls Tavern Visitor Center
22
Ninotch: An Urban Retreat
Come relax and experience the variety of treatments that we offer here at Ninotch. We do organic spray tans, eyelash services, waxing, facials, massages, and flotation therapy!
23
Escape Room Loudoun
An exciting new escape room establishment in Loudoun County! Escape Room activities are an exciting way to foster collaborative thinking and problem solving. Each group must work together to solve problems; ranging from small and simple, to complex and multi-part problems.
24
Origins Thai Spa
Your one-stop-shop for Traditional Thai Massage, Deep Tissue Massage, Thai Herbal Massage, Swedish Massage, Thai- Euro Aromatherapy, Reflexology, Hot Stone, Sports Massage, Indian Head Massage and more.
25
AMC Worldgate 9
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OVERVIEW
New York to Washington DC
1
Start:BrainXcape
New York City, New York·
5.0
(99) review
160 Broadway 3rd Fl, New York City, NY 10038
2
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.
3
Start:The Shops at Riverside
Hackensack, New Jersey·
4.0
(99) review
A beautiful and sophisticated retail destination for world-class luxury shopping, dining and entertainment, The Shops at Riverside® is conveniently located only minutes from Manhattan in the affluent suburban area of Bergen County, New Jersey. Spanning two levels, The Shops at Riverside® is anchored by Bloomingdale’s, Barnes & Noble, an AMC Dine-in Theatre, and a full-service day spa. Shoppers will experience an unrivaled collection of luxury shops including Louis Vuitton, Tiffany & Co., Bottega Veneta, Jimmy Choo, Ferragamo and other top brands as well as “New Jersey’s own Restaurant Row,” with nine full-service restaurants. The mall is closed on Sundays, however the restaurants, spa, AMC Theatres, Life Time, and Barnes & Noble are open for business.
4
Start:Fosterfields Living Historical Farm
Morristown, Morris County, New Jersey·
4.5
(58) review
A 19th-century working farm complete with a restored Gothic Revival mansion.
5
Start:Wightman's Farm
Morristown, Morris County, New Jersey·
3.5
(86) review
1111 Mount Kemble Ave, Morristown, NJ 07960-6627
6
Start:Bernardsville Cinema 3
Bernardsville, New Jersey·
4.5
(9) review
5 Mine Brook Rd, Bernardsville, NJ 07924-2428
7
Start:Duke Island Park
Bridgewater, New Jersey·
4.5
(99) review
Old York Road, Bridgewater, NJ
8
Start:Newtown Farmer's Market
Newtown, Pennsylvania·
4.5
(99) review
2150 S Eagle Rd, Newtown, PA 18940-1559
9
Start:Old City Hall
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania·
4.5
(99) review
Independence Mall, Philadelphia, PA 19106
10
Start:Cathedral Basilica of Saints Peter and Paul
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania·
4.5
(978) review
The head church of Philadelphia's Catholic Archdiocese is on the National Registrar of Historic Places. Pope John Paul II celebrated Mass here in 1979.
11
Start:Rough and Tumble Historical Association
Lancaster, Lancaster County, Pennsylvania·
4.5
(46) review
Rough and Tumble is celebrating it's 76th year in 2024. Ride 2 steam railroads, See Steam Traction Engines running as well as antique Tractors. Visit the Saw mill, model shop, Auto Museum, Stationary Steam Museum, Blacksmith Shop, and Gas Engine area. Visit the antique Earth moving construction area as well as the Line Shaft machine Shop. Watch a parade of power and sled pulling on the track. Check our schedule of events on our web site and enjoy the may areas of Rough and Tumble Historical Association.
12
Start:Pennsylvania Dutch Market
Cockeysville, Maryland·
4.5
(95) review
11121 York Rd, Ashland Marketplace, Cockeysville, MD 21030-2006
13
Start:Cylburn Arboretum
Baltimore, Maryland·
4.5
(91) review
4915 Greenspring Ave, Baltimore, MD 21209-4698
14
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
15
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.
16
Start:Howard Theatre
Washington DC, District of Columbia·
3.5
(98) review
620 T St NW, Washington DC, DC 20001-5117
17
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.
18
Start:Holy Trinity Catholic Church
Washington DC, District of Columbia·
4.5
(9) review
3513 N St NW, Washington DC, DC 20007-2630
19
Start:C & O Canal
Washington DC, District of Columbia·
4.5
(87) review
A 185-mile canal which runs from D.C. to Cumberland, Maryland.
20
Start:Scott's Run Nature Preserve
McLean, Fairfax County, Virginia·
4.5
(91) review
7400 Georgetown Pike, McLean, VA 22102-2142
21
Start:Great Falls Tavern Visitor Center
Potomac, Montgomery County, Maryland·
4.5
(96) review
11710 Macarthur Blvd, Potomac, MD 20854-1659
22
Start:Ninotch: An Urban Retreat
McLean, Fairfax County, Virginia·
5.0
(9) review
Come relax and experience the variety of treatments that we offer here at Ninotch. We do organic spray tans, eyelash services, waxing, facials, massages, and flotation therapy!
23
Start:Escape Room Loudoun
Sterling, Loudoun County, Virginia·
4.5
(99) review
An exciting new escape room establishment in Loudoun County! Escape Room activities are an exciting way to foster collaborative thinking and problem solving. Each group must work together to solve problems; ranging from small and simple, to complex and multi-part problems.
24
Start:Origins Thai Spa
Sterling, Loudoun County, Virginia·
5.0
(9) review
Your one-stop-shop for Traditional Thai Massage, Deep Tissue Massage, Thai Herbal Massage, Swedish Massage, Thai- Euro Aromatherapy, Reflexology, Hot Stone, Sports Massage, Indian Head Massage and more.
25
Start:AMC Worldgate 9
Herndon, Fairfax County, Virginia·
4.0
(98) review
13025 Worldgate Dr, Herndon, VA 20170-4374
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What's the driving distance between New York and Washington DC?
The distance is 231 miles
What's the travel time between New York and Washington DC?
The driving time can vary depending on traffic conditions, but it is typically 4h 54m mins in normal traffic
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