Gaithersburg to Waldorf: Road Trip Guide & Distance

38.5 miles 62 km · straight line
50.1 miles estimated 80.6 km · driving distance
1h 0min estimated drive time
$5 - $6 estimated fuel cost
~35min flight time · usually no direct flights
158° SSE bearing direction

How far is Gaithersburg from Waldorf?

The distance from Gaithersburg to Waldorf is 38.5 miles (62 km) as the crow flies. Waldorf is located SSE of Gaithersburg. By car, the driving distance is approximately 50.1 miles, taking about 1h 0min. A direct flight would take roughly 35min. Both are located in United States.

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 Gaithersburg 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 Gaithersburg to Waldorf

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 1h 0min $5 - $6 Flexible stops
Bus ~1h 12min $4–$8* Budget

Suggested Stops Between Gaithersburg & Waldorf

Quick Facts

Gaithersburg
39.14°N, 77.20°W
America/New_York
153m 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 13 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 3 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 646.4 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients