Herndon to Waldorf: Road Trip Guide & Distance

33.9 miles 54.5 km · straight line
44.1 miles estimated 70.9 km · driving distance
53min estimated drive time
$4 - $5 estimated fuel cost
~34min flight time · usually no direct flights
135° SE bearing direction

How far is Herndon from Waldorf?

The distance from Herndon to Waldorf is 33.9 miles (54.5 km) as the crow flies. Waldorf is located SE of Herndon. By car, the driving distance is approximately 44.1 miles, taking about 53min. A direct flight would take roughly 34min. Both are located in United States — Herndon in Virginia and Waldorf in Maryland.

This is a very short trip, perfect for a quick morning drive or an easy commute. 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 Herndon 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 Herndon to Waldorf

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 53min $4 - $5 Flexible stops

Suggested Stops Between Herndon & Waldorf

Quick Facts

Herndon
38.97°N, 77.39°W
America/New_York
110m 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 11 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 3 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 735.3 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients