Tuscaloosa to Waldorf: Road Trip Guide & Distance

702 miles 1129.7 km · straight line
842.3 miles estimated 1355.6 km · driving distance
16h 57min estimated drive time
$81 - $100 estimated fuel cost
~1h 55min flight time
55° NE bearing direction

How far is Tuscaloosa from Waldorf?

The distance from Tuscaloosa to Waldorf is 702 miles (1129.7 km) as the crow flies. Waldorf is located NE of Tuscaloosa. By car, the driving distance is approximately 842.3 miles, taking about 16h 57min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 55min. Both are located in United States — Tuscaloosa in Alabama and Waldorf in Maryland.

This is a serious multi-day road trip! We strongly recommend breaking this journey up with an overnight stay to ensure you arrive safely and refreshed. Heading East means you'll be driving into the sunrise if you start early. Keep your windshield clean for the best visibility. For a trip of this distance, flying is significantly faster. However, driving offers the flexibility to explore stops along the way.

Coordinates come from public place data for Tuscaloosa 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 Tuscaloosa to Waldorf

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 16h 57min $81 - $100 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 55min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~20h 20min $67–$126* Budget
Train ~22h 2min $101–$295* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Tuscaloosa & Waldorf

Quick Facts

Tuscaloosa
33.21°N, 87.57°W
America/Chicago
67m 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 234 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 59 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 35.5 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients