How far is Shaw, DC from Bloomingdale, DC?

The driving distance from Shaw, DC to Bloomingdale, DC is about 0.9 miles (1.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 03m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 0.6 miles (1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 06m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
Trip Tools

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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
0.86 mi
00h 03m
Flight
0.63 mi
1.01 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
0.63 mi
Kilometers
1.01 km
Flight Time

Driving Distance

Road route
0.86 mi
Kilometers
1.38 km
Drive Time
00h 03m

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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 03m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bloomingdale
Mon, Apr 20, 11:00 AM EDT
Return by in Shaw
Mon, Apr 20, 11:03 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Shaw
2026-04-20T10:56
Arrive Bloomingdale
Mon, Apr 20, 11:00 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 03m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:03 AM to 7:03 PM EDT

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

Leave by
8:24 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Shaw
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
Washington
DC

Located on the Potomac River between Maryland and Virginia, this city serves as the capital of the United States.

From Shaw
0.4 mi
00h 01m
To Bloomingdale
0.4 mi
00h 01m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
43°F
Overnight

Scattered Rain Showers

Starts
Mon, Apr 20 12:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 mph SW
Destination
43°F
Overnight

Scattered Rain Showers

Starts
Mon, Apr 20 12:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 mph SW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Shaw and Bloomingdale.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Shaw and Bloomingdale.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    34 m · 10 sec

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Marion Street Northwest

    106 m · 19 sec · Marion Street Northwest

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Q Street Northwest

    89 m · 17 sec · Q Street Northwest

  4. 4

    Turn left onto 6th Street Northwest

    674 ft · 28 sec · 6th Street Northwest

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Rhode Island Avenue Northwest

    2401 ft · 1 min · Rhode Island Avenue Northwest

  6. 6

    Turn left onto 1st Street Northwest

    148 m · 21 sec · 1st Street Northwest

  7. 7

    Turn right onto U Street Northwest

    46 m · 9 sec · U Street Northwest

  8. 8

    Turn right

    24 m · 6 sec

  9. 9

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Shaw and Bloomingdale.

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
9 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
1000 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Rhode Island Avenue Northwest
0.45 mi · 53%
6th Street Northwest
0.13 mi · 15%
1st Street Northwest
0.09 mi · 11%
Marion Street Northwest
0.07 mi · 8%
Q Street Northwest
0.06 mi · 6%
U Street Northwest
0.03 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Rhode Island Avenue Northwest

Turn right onto Rhode Island Avenue Northwest

0.45 mi · 00h 01m

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 03m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 06m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+0.3 mi
0.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Washington
00h 01m from Shaw
Leave By
8:24 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Scattered Rain Showers leaving Shaw and Scattered Rain Showers near Bloomingdale.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Shaw to Bloomingdale?

The road trip is about 0.9 miles (1.4 km) and usually takes 00h 03m 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?

Washington is a useful midpoint, sitting about 0.4 miles from Shaw and 0.4 miles from Bloomingdale.

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

The direct path is about 0.6 miles (1 km), while the road route adds roughly 0.3 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 8:24 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $0.12 one way or $0.25 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 0.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Scattered Rain Showers around Shaw and Scattered Rain Showers near Bloomingdale.

Stop Ideas Near Washington

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Washington and the surrounding midpoint area.
United States Capitol
Scenic stop 1.7 mi away

United States Capitol

Washington , DC
First St SE, Washington, DC 20004, United States
Rating 4.6/5 4,243 reviews Tourist attraction,Historical place,Historical landmark,Landmark,Federal government office
Stop photo coming soon
Practical stop 0.6 mi away

D C Government

Washington , DC
77 P St NE, Washington, DC 20002
Rating 5.0/5 2 reviews City government office,Telephone answering service
THEARC: Town Hall Education Arts Recreation Campus
Meeting point 5.4 mi away

THEARC: Town Hall Education Arts Recreation Campus

Washington , DC
1901 Mississippi Ave SE, Washington, DC 20020
Rating 4.7/5 64 reviews Recreation center,City Hall
Town Hall Liquor And Bar
Nearby stop 7 mi away

Town Hall Liquor And Bar

College Park , MD
8135 Baltimore Ave, College Park, MD 20740
Rating 4.3/5 319 reviews Liquor store,Bar

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Washington.

Transit stop coverage is not ready for this midpoint yet.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Shaw and Bloomingdale. Straight-line distance: 0.63 mi (1.01 km).

Photo coming soon

#1 Shaw

Shaw is a place in Washington, D.C., United States.

Population0
Coordinates38.9120600, -77.0213700
Altitude24
CountryUnited States
Photo coming soon

#2 Bloomingdale

Bloomingdale is a place in Washington, D.C., United States.

Population0
Coordinates38.9167800, -77.0113700
Altitude30
CountryUnited States
Start: Shaw (-77.02137, 38.91206)
End: Bloomingdale (-77.01137, 38.91678)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 1 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 01m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 01m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 01m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)
70 mph (112.65 km/h)
80 mph (129 km/h)

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.03 gal
0.11 L · about $0.12
Round trip
$0.25
0.06 gal · 0.22 L
Estimated CO2
0.3 kg one way
Round trip: 0.5 kg / 1 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $0.12 $0.25
Mid-grade $4.60 $0.14 $0.28
Premium $4.95 $0.15 $0.30
Diesel $5.98 $0.18 $0.36

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 Washington, D.C. · Apr 20, 2026

There is no time difference between Shaw and Bloomingdale. The current time is 10:56:53.

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.