Atlanta to Waldorf: Road Trip Guide & Distance

534.5 miles 860.2 km · straight line
624.2 miles actual route 1004.5 km · driving distance
12h 9min estimated drive time
$60 - $74 estimated fuel cost
~1h 35min flight time
49° NE bearing direction

How far is Atlanta from Waldorf?

The distance from Atlanta to Waldorf is 534.5 miles (860.2 km) as the crow flies. Waldorf is located NE of Atlanta. By car, the driving distance is approximately 624.2 miles, taking about 12h 9min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 35min. Both are located in United States — Atlanta in Georgia and Waldorf in Maryland.

This is a serious multi-day road trip! We strongly recommend breaking this journey up with an overnight stay to ensure you arrive safely and refreshed. 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 Atlanta and Waldorf. The driving distance uses an OSRM road-route result when route data is available. Fuel, flight, bus, and train values are planning estimates and can change by date, provider, road closures, and border rules.

How to Get from Atlanta to Waldorf

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 12h 9min $60 - $74 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 35min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~14h 35min $50–$94* Budget
Train ~15h 48min $75–$218* Comfort

Flying saves significant time. Driving is better if you want flexibility and stops.

* Estimated range. Actual prices vary by date and provider.

Suggested Stops Between Atlanta & Waldorf

Quick Facts

Atlanta
33.75°N, 84.39°W
America/New_York
320m 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 178 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 45 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 46.6 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM