Athens, Georgia to Waldorf: Road Trip Guide & Distance

481.9 miles 775.5 km · straight line
578.2 miles estimated 930.6 km · driving distance
11h 38min estimated drive time
$56 - $68 estimated fuel cost
~1h 28min flight time
46° NE bearing direction

How far is Athens, Georgia from Waldorf?

The distance from Athens, Georgia to Waldorf is 481.9 miles (775.5 km) as the crow flies. Waldorf is located NE of Athens, Georgia. By car, the driving distance is approximately 578.2 miles, taking about 11h 38min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 28min. Both are located in United States — Athens, Georgia in Georgia and Waldorf in Maryland.

This is a solid day of driving. Be sure to take breaks every 2-3 hours to avoid driver fatigue, and plan your meals ahead of time. Heading East means you'll be driving into the sunrise if you start early. Keep your windshield clean for the best visibility.

Coordinates come from public place data for Athens, Georgia and Waldorf. The driving distance is estimated from straight-line distance with a road-factor model, so confirm the route in your navigation app. Fuel, flight, bus, and train values are planning estimates and can change by date, provider, road closures, and border rules.

How to Get from Athens, Georgia to Waldorf

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 11h 38min $56 - $68 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 28min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~13h 58min $46–$87* Budget
Train ~11h 3min $69–$202* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Athens, Georgia & Waldorf

Quick Facts

Athens, Georgia
33.96°N, 83.38°W
America/New_York
228m elevation
Waldorf
38.62°N, 76.94°W
America/New_York
64m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 161 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 40 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 51.7 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients