Washington to Queens by train
Queens lies 338 km (210 mi) north-east of Washington, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
By rail the journey is about 4 h 34 min at the speeds typical of United States rail, over roughly 412 km (256 mi) of track; the operator’s timetable is the number that counts.
| Washington | Queens | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | United States | United States |
| Population | 689,545 | 2.3 million |
| Elevation | 6 m (20 ft) | 13 m (43 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-4 (America/New_York) | UTC-4 (America/New_York) |
| Stations on record | Washington Union Station, Baltimore and Potomac Railroad Station, New Jersey Avenue Station | Forest Hills, Long Island City, Flushing – Main Street |
Where to book trains from Washington to Queens
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Staying in Queens
Our booking partner lists 83 places to stay in Queens. Of the 78 with a star rating, the largest group is 3-star (48). Across 74 properties with at least 50 reviews, the average guest score is 7.8 out of 10. Guests have left 124,585 reviews in total.
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Common questions
How far is Queens from Washington?
338 km (210 mi) in a straight line, north-east of Washington; by road roughly 412 km (256 mi).
How long does it take to get from Washington to Queens by train?
About 4 h 34 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Washington and Queens?
No, both are on America/New_York at the moment.
Where can I stay in Queens?
Our booking partner lists 83 places to stay in Queens, bookable on this site.
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 13 September 2026. Hotel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.