Columbus, Ohio to Waldorf: Road Trip Guide & Distance

336.8 miles 542.1 km · straight line
428.8 miles actual route 690.1 km · driving distance
8h 32min estimated drive time
$41 - $51 estimated fuel cost
~1h 11min flight time
104° ESE bearing direction

How far is Columbus, Ohio from Waldorf?

The distance from Columbus, Ohio to Waldorf is 336.8 miles (542.1 km) as the crow flies. Waldorf is located ESE of Columbus, Ohio. By car, the driving distance is approximately 428.8 miles, taking about 8h 32min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 11min. Both are located in United States — Columbus, Ohio in Ohio 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 Columbus, Ohio 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 Columbus, Ohio to Waldorf

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 8h 32min $41 - $51 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 11min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~10h 14min $34–$64* Budget
Train ~8h 6min $51–$150* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Columbus, Ohio & Waldorf

Quick Facts

Columbus, Ohio
39.96°N, 83.00°W
America/New_York
275m 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 112 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 28 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 73.9 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM