Electric Vehicle Road Trip
The EV drive from San Francisco to Washington Dc takes approximately 58h 45m (including charging stops), covering 3165 miles. Charging costs are estimated at $15 — saving ~$354 compared to gas ($369).
Plan for charging stops every 150-200 miles depending on your EV's range. Fast chargers (DC) typically add 150+ miles in 20-30 minutes.
Includes estimated charging time. Heavy traffic adds drive time but not charging time.
Start with full charge
~243 mi · Fast charge ~30 min
~486 mi · Fast charge ~30 min
~730 mi · Fast charge ~30 min
~973 mi · Fast charge ~30 min
~1217 mi · Fast charge ~30 min
~1460 mi · Fast charge ~30 min
~1704 mi · Fast charge ~30 min
~1947 mi · Fast charge ~30 min
~2191 mi · Fast charge ~30 min
~2434 mi · Fast charge ~30 min
~2678 mi · Fast charge ~30 min
~2921 mi · Fast charge ~30 min
3165 mi · 58h 45m
💰 You save ~$354 by driving electric!
At 3165 miles, expect to make around 19 charging stops during this EV trip. Time your stops with meal breaks or rest stops to make the most of charging downtime. Most DC fast chargers will get you back on the road in under 30 minutes.
The cost advantage of going electric is clear on this route: about $126 for electricity versus $369 for gasoline, saving you $243 each way. If you charge at home before departing, your per-mile cost drops even further.