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What’s the best route from Cincinnati to Washington D.C.?

I have to drive out to D.C. for an event next weekend. What’s the best way to get to Washington from Cincinnati, Ohio?

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Ethan Daniel Moser · Updated on
Reviewed by Shannon Martin, Licensed Insurance Agent.
Hopefully the traffic won’t be too bad for your trip! The best route from
Cincinnati
to
Washington, D.C.
is along US-40 E. The 501-mile journey will take approximately 7 hours and 45 minutes to complete.
Here’s a breakdown of the route:
  • Get on I-71 N from Cincinnati.
  • Continue on I-71 N. Take I-70 E and PA-43 S to US-40 E in Leith-Hatfield. Take US-40 E exit from US-119 S.
  • Get on I-68 E/US-40 E in Garrett County.
  • Follow I-68 E/US-40 E, I-70 E, and I-270 S to Cabin John Pkwy in Potomac. Take exit 40 from I-495 S.
  • Continue on Cabin John Pkwy. Take Clara Barton Pkwy, Canal Rd NW, and US-29 N into Washington D.C.
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