Flight Time from Bethesda to Waldorf
The flight from Bethesda to Waldorf covers about 26 mi and takes roughly 33 min nonstop. Flight duration estimate and fare guide.
33 min
Nonstop flight
26 mi
Straight-line
37 mi
By road
33 min
Flight time
Bethesda and Waldorf are about 26 mi (42 km) apart in a straight line. By road that works out to roughly 37 mi (59 km), a drive of about 50 min. A nonstop flight covers the great-circle distance in approximately 33 min.
| Straight-line distance | 26 mi / 42 km |
| Road distance (est.) | 37 mi / 59 km |
| Driving time (est.) | 50 min |
| Nonstop flight (est.) | 33 min |
| Driving fuel (est., 1-way) | $5 |
| Typical flight fare | $80–$250 |
| Geographic midpoint | 38.803, -77.019 |
How these estimates work
Straight-line distance uses the haversine formula on each city's coordinates. Road distance applies a circuity factor (~1.2–1.4×) and driving time a blended average speed. Flight time uses typical jet cruise speed plus ~30 minutes for taxi, climb and descent. Treat all figures as planning estimates.
Frequently asked questions
Bethesda to Waldorf is about 26 mi (42 km) in a straight line, and roughly 37 mi (59 km) by road.