Charlottesville to Waldorf: Road Trip Guide & Distance

93 miles 149.6 km · straight line
116.2 miles estimated 187 km · driving distance
2h 20min estimated drive time
$11 - $14 estimated fuel cost
~41min flight time · usually no direct flights
63° ENE bearing direction

How far is Charlottesville from Waldorf?

The distance from Charlottesville to Waldorf is 93 miles (149.6 km) as the crow flies. Waldorf is located ENE of Charlottesville. By car, the driving distance is approximately 116.2 miles, taking about 2h 20min. A direct flight would take roughly 41min. Both are located in United States — Charlottesville in Virginia and Waldorf in Maryland.

This is a quick and easy drive, perfect for a day trip or weekend getaway. You can easily make the round trip in a single day. Heading East means you'll be driving into the sunrise if you start early. Keep your windshield clean for the best visibility. Given the short distance, driving or taking a train is often faster and more convenient than dealing with airport security and flight boarding times.

Coordinates come from public place data for Charlottesville 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 Charlottesville to Waldorf

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 2h 20min $11 - $14 Flexible stops
Bus ~2h 48min $9–$17* Budget
Train ~2h 13min $14–$41* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Charlottesville & Waldorf

Quick Facts

Charlottesville
38.03°N, 78.48°W
America/New_York
142m 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 31 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 8 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 267.9 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients