RoadReady Tow

Serving Washington DC now

Tow Truck & Roadside Assistance in Washington DC, DC

A live operator answers, your price is confirmed before anyone is sent, and help typically arrives in 30-45 minutes. Serving Capitol Hill, Downtown DC, Georgetown, Dupont Circle and all of Washington DC.

  • Price confirmed before we dispatch
  • No membership. No hidden fees.
  • Arrival typically 30-45 minutes
  • A live operator answers your call
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Typically 30-45 minutesPrice locked before dispatch
Representative photo, not our fleet
Live operator
A real person answers every call.
Upfront pricing
See the price before we dispatch.
No membership
Pay for the job you need, nothing else.
Fast arrival
Typically 30-45 minutes.

Towing and roadside help in Washington DC

Washington, DC has some of the most unpredictable traffic in the country, with motorcades, events and closures on top of daily rush hour. We help commuters stuck on I-395, fans with dead batteries at Nationals Park and Navy Yard, residents locked out in Georgetown and Capitol Hill, and visitors near the National Mall. RoadReady Tow covers all of DC.

Our Washington DC drivers handle towing, jump starts, lockouts, flat tire changes, fuel delivery, winch-outs and mobile EV charging across District of Columbia. Towing starts at $150 plus $10 per mile, and your dispatcher confirms the total before anyone is sent.

Major roads we cover in Washington DC

  • I-395 (Southwest Freeway): Runs through downtown toward Virginia.
  • I-695 (Southeast Freeway): Runs along the Navy Yard area.
  • DC-295 / Anacostia Freeway: Runs along the east side of the river.
  • Rock Creek Parkway: A winding parkway through the city.
  • New York Avenue (US-50): A busy route into the city from Maryland.

Where we help in Washington DC

We serve Capitol Hill, Downtown DC, Georgetown, Dupont Circle, Adams Morgan, U Street, Navy Yard, Shaw, Foggy Bottom, Columbia Heights, Anacostia, NoMa and the rest of District of Columbia.

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Common trouble spots in Washington DC

  • I-395 tunnel and Southwest Freeway: No shoulders in the tunnel and heavy merges.
  • Rock Creek Parkway: Narrow lanes and flooding after heavy rain.
  • Navy Yard and Capital One Arena on event days: Lockouts and dead batteries after games.

Service area map

Washington DC service area and nearby cities

We come to you anywhere in Washington DC and the surrounding area. Tap a pin for the nearest city page.

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Nearby cities we serve

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How it works

Three steps. No surprises.

Nobody is dispatched until you know the price and the arrival window.

  1. STEP 1

    Tell us what happened

    Call, text or book online. Location, vehicle and a phone number is all we need.

  2. STEP 2

    We confirm price and arrival

    A dispatcher confirms your price and the arrival window, typically 30-45 minutes, before anyone is sent.

  3. STEP 3

    Help arrives

    A technician meets you at your location. You pay the price you agreed to.

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Electric vehicles

Mobile EV charging and EV-safe flatbed towing in Washington DC.

EVs need different handling, and a lot of roadside companies still do not plan for them. We do, from J1772 and CCS to Tesla/NACS.

  • Mobile EV chargingEnough range to reach a charger. $175 flat.
  • EV-safe flatbed towingAll four wheels off the road when charging is not the fix.
  • 12V boosts for EVsA dead 12V battery can stop an EV from starting. We can boost it.
How EV roadside help works →

Weather and seasons in Washington DC

Snow and ice cause big slowdowns, and cold mornings kill batteries.

Summer storms can flood low roads and underpasses.

Big events and traffic in Washington DC

Nationals games, Capitals and Wizards games, parades, protests and state events bring road closures across the city.

Landmarks we serve near

U.S. Capitol, The White House, National Mall, Nationals Park, Capital One Arena, Union Station, Georgetown University, Howard University.

Washington DC ZIP codes we cover

20001, 20002, 20003, 20004, 20005, 20006, 20007, 20008, 20009, 20010, 20011, 20012, 20013, 20015, 20016, 20017, 20018, 20019, 20020, 20022, 20023, 20024, 20027, 20032, 20036

Pricing

The number you see is the number we use.

A 10-mile tow is $150 + 10 × $10 = $250. Fuel delivery includes 3 gallons of fuel. Final price confirmed before we dispatch.

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miles
0255075100+
Hook-up
$150
10 mi × $10
$100
Estimated total
$250

Final price confirmed before we dispatch.

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Towing in Washington DC

Washington DC towing FAQ

Can you reach me during closures in DC?+

Closures can change our route, so tell us the exact block. Your dispatcher will be honest about timing and confirm the price before we dispatch.

Which Washington DC neighborhoods and ZIP codes do you cover?+

We cover Capitol Hill, Downtown DC, Georgetown, Dupont Circle, Adams Morgan, U Street, Navy Yard and Shaw and the rest of Washington DC, including ZIP codes 20001, 20002, 20003, 20004, 20005 and 20006. If you are just outside the Washington DC area, call and your dispatcher will tell you honestly whether a Washington DC driver can reach you.

What should I tell dispatch if I break down on I-395 or I-695?+

Give us the road name, your direction and the nearest Washington DC exit, mile marker or large sign on I-395 or I-695. On DC-295 / Anacostia Freeway, the closest cross street or landmark such as U.S. Capitol helps a Washington DC driver find you faster. If you cannot get well clear of I-395 traffic, stay buckled in with your hazards on.

How much does towing cost in Washington DC?+

A flat $150 hook-up plus $10 per mile. A 10-mile tow in Washington DC is $250. Your dispatcher confirms the final price before dispatch.

Do I need a membership for roadside assistance in Washington DC?+

No. You pay per job, with no membership or contract.

Can I book a tow online in Washington DC?+

Yes. Tap Book Online, tell us what you need and where you are, and a dispatcher confirms your price before anyone is sent.

Need help now?

Need a tow truck in Washington DC?

A live operator answers. We confirm your price and arrival window, typically 30-45 minutes, before anyone is sent.

(954) 539-7718
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