Charleston, South Carolina to Waldorf: Road Trip Guide & Distance

437.5 miles 704.1 km · straight line
525 miles estimated 844.9 km · driving distance
10h 34min estimated drive time
$51 - $62 estimated fuel cost
~1h 23min flight time
22° NNE bearing direction

How far is Charleston, South Carolina from Waldorf?

The distance from Charleston, South Carolina to Waldorf is 437.5 miles (704.1 km) as the crow flies. Waldorf is located NNE of Charleston, South Carolina. By car, the driving distance is approximately 525 miles, taking about 10h 34min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 23min. Both are located in United States — Charleston, South Carolina in South Carolina 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 Charleston, South Carolina 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 Charleston, South Carolina to Waldorf

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 10h 34min $51 - $62 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 23min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~12h 41min $42–$79* Budget
Train ~10h 2min $63–$184* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Charleston, South Carolina & Waldorf

Quick Facts

Charleston, South Carolina
32.78°N, 79.93°W
America/New_York
6m 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 146 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 36 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 56.9 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients