Detroit to Waldorf: Road Trip Guide & Distance

410.4 miles 660.5 km · straight line
553.5 miles actual route 890.7 km · driving distance
10h 32min estimated drive time
$53 - $66 estimated fuel cost
~1h 20min flight time
127° SE bearing direction

How far is Detroit from Waldorf?

The distance from Detroit to Waldorf is 410.4 miles (660.5 km) as the crow flies. Waldorf is located SE of Detroit. By car, the driving distance is approximately 553.5 miles, taking about 10h 32min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 20min. Both are located in United States — Detroit in Michigan 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 Detroit 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 Detroit to Waldorf

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 10h 32min $53 - $66 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 20min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~12h 38min $44–$83* Budget
Train ~10h 0min $66–$194* Comfort

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

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

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Quick Facts

Detroit
42.33°N, 83.05°W
America/Detroit
183m 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 137 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 34 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 60.7 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM