Halfway between New York and Washington
The fairest meeting point, by actual drive time — not a straight line on a map.
Only 1 min difference between the two drives.
Plan your exact meetup on CenterOf →Places to meet near New Castle, DE
TACOS EL COMPA JUAN
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4.82 hours 1 min / 1 hour 59 minsVeterans Memorial Park
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4.52 hours 1 min / 1 hour 59 minsThe Reader's Café
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4.42 hours 0 mins / 1 hour 59 minsChina Inn Restaurant/ No delivery
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4.32 hours 2 mins / 2 hours 1 minSwanwyck Park
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4.32 hours 1 min / 1 hour 59 minsStarbucks Coffee Company
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4.22 hours 1 min / 1 hour 59 minsLA TLAXQUENITA
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4.12 hours 2 mins / 2 hours 1 minTaquería Atexquita
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4.12 hours 2 mins / 2 hours 1 min
Frequently asked questions
How is the halfway point between New York and Washington calculated?
We don't just average the two cities' coordinates on a map. We find the point along the real driving route where both of you have spent the same amount of time behind the wheel, then look for a real town there — so the split stays fair even when one direction has more highway than the other.
What's a good place to meet between New York and Washington?
New Castle, DE sits close to the fair midpoint by drive time, with real restaurants, cafes, bars, and parks nearby — see the list below.
How long is the drive from New York and from Washington?
From New York, NY, it's about 2 hr 1 min. From Washington, DC, it's about 2 hr — a difference of 1 min.
Is New Castle, DE the only option?
No — the list below has 8 nearby spots. Head to CenterOf to fine-tune the search for your exact addresses and travel mode.