How far is Bath, NC from Washington, NC?

The driving distance from Bath, NC to Washington, NC is about 14.9 miles (23.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 18m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 14.4 miles (23.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 36m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
14.83 mi
00h 18m
Flight
14.35 mi
23.1 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
14.35 mi
Kilometers
23.1 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
14.83 mi
Kilometers
23.86 km
Drive Time
00h 18m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 00h 18m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Washington
Thu, Apr 23, 12:06 PM EDT
Return by in Bath
Thu, Apr 23, 12:24 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bath
2026-04-23T11:48
Arrive Washington
Thu, Apr 23, 12:06 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 18m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:18 AM to 7:18 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:54 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Bath
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
River Road
NC

Township in Beaufort County, North Carolina

From Bath
7.4 mi
00h 09m
To Washington
7.4 mi
00h 09m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
81°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 8 mph SW
Destination
85°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 7 mph W

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Bath and Washington.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Bath and Washington.

  1. 1

    Start on Carteret Street

    5.9 mi · 9 min · Carteret Street

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn left

    2.8 mi · 4 min

  3. 3

    Continue straight

    135 m · 16 sec

  4. 4

    Turn left

    540 ft · 11 sec

  5. 5

    Continue straight

    4.3 mi · 6 min

  6. 6

    Continue on John Small Avenue

    1.5 mi · 2 min · John Small Avenue

  7. 7

    Continue on East 5th Street

    908 ft · 19 sec · East 5th Street

  8. 8

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West 5th Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Bath and Washington.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
8 steps
2 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
54.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Carteret Street
10.3 mi · 69%
John Small Avenue
1.48 mi · 10%
East 5th Street
0.17 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Carteret Street

Start on Carteret Street

5.87 mi · 00h 09m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 18m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 36m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+0.5 mi
14.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
River Road
00h 09m from Bath
Leave By
7:54 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Bath and Sunny near Washington.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Bath to Washington?

The road trip is about 14.9 miles (23.9 km) and usually takes 00h 18m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

River Road is a useful midpoint, sitting about 7.4 miles from Bath and 7.4 miles from Washington.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 14.4 miles (23.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 0.5 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.

When is the best time to leave for this route?

A good departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:54 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.06 one way or $4.12 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 4.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Bath and Sunny near Washington.

Stop Ideas Near River Road

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around River Road, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to River Road.

BUS

Greenville, NC

36 mi away
Second and Reade Streets
BUS

New Bern, NC

45 mi away
203 South Front Street
BUS

Kinston, NC

61 mi away
101 East New Bern Road
BUS

Havelock, NC

69 mi away
201 Tourist Center Drive

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Bath and Washington. Straight-line distance: 14.35 mi (23.1 km).

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#1 Bath

Town of the United States

Population241
Coordinates35.4771100, -76.8116000
Altitude4
CountryUnited States
Washington

#2 Washington

City in Beaufort County, North Carolina, United States of America

Population9,487
Coordinates35.5465500, -77.0521700
Altitude3
CountryUnited States
Start: Carteret Street (-76.811581, 35.477208)
End: West 5th Street (-77.052103, 35.546642)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 24 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 29m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 22m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 17m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 14m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 12m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 11m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.52 gal
1.98 L · about $2.06
Round trip
$4.12
1.04 gal · 3.96 L
Estimated CO2
4.6 kg one way
Round trip: 9.2 kg / 20 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $2.06 $4.12
Mid-grade $4.43 $2.30 $4.61
Premium $4.78 $2.48 $4.97
Diesel $5.62 $2.92 $5.85

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in North Carolina · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Bath and Washington. The current time is 11:48:33.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.