Washington, D.C. vs. New York: Distinct Locations

Washington, D.C. is not in New York. They are separate jurisdictions ~225 miles apart.

• Washington, D.C.: Federal capital district on the Potomac River, bordered by Maryland and Virginia. Not part of any state.
• New York City: Largest U.S. city, located in New York State at the mouth of the Hudson River.

Travel between them: ~4.5 hours by car (I-95), ~3.5 hours by Amtrak (Acela), ~1.25 hours by flight (DCA/LGA/JFK).