How far is Washington, NC from Bath, NC?
The driving distance from Washington, NC to Bath, NC is about 14.9 miles (23.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 21m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 14.4 miles (23.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 43m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 21m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
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Township in Beaufort County, North Carolina
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Washington and Bath.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Washington and Bath.
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Start on West 5th Street
908 ft · 19 sec · West 5th Street
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Continue on John Small Avenue
1.5 mi · 2 min · John Small Avenue
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Continue on US 264
4.3 mi · 6 min · US 264
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Continue straight
128 m · 9 sec
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Turn left
556 ft · 10 sec
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Continue straight
2.7 mi · 4 min
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Turn straight
6 mi · 9 min
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Carteret Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Washington and Bath.
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.
Longest stretch
Turn straight
5.96 mi · 00h 09m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Sunny leaving Washington and Sunny near Bath.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Washington to Bath?
The road trip is about 14.9 miles (23.9 km) and usually takes 00h 21m 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 Washington and 7.5 miles from Bath.
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 7:46 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 Washington and Sunny near Bath.
Stop Ideas Near River Road
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to River Road.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Washington and Bath. Straight-line distance: 14.35 mi (23.1 km).
#1 Washington
City in Beaufort County, North Carolina, United States of America
| Population | 9,487 |
| Coordinates | 35.5465500, -77.0521700 |
| Altitude | 3 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Bath
Town of the United States
| Population | 241 |
| Coordinates | 35.4771100, -76.8116000 |
| Altitude | 4 |
| Country | United States |
End: Bath (-76.8116, 35.47711)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 24 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round 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.
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