Flight Time from Reston to Waldorf
The flight from Reston to Waldorf covers about 32 mi and takes roughly 34 min nonstop. Flight duration estimate and fare guide.
34 min
Nonstop flight
32 mi
Straight-line
42 mi
By road
34 min
Flight time
Reston and Waldorf are about 32 mi (52 km) apart in a straight line. By road that works out to roughly 42 mi (67 km), a drive of about 58 min. A nonstop flight covers the great-circle distance in approximately 34 min.
| Straight-line distance | 32 mi / 52 km |
| Road distance (est.) | 42 mi / 67 km |
| Driving time (est.) | 58 min |
| Nonstop flight (est.) | 34 min |
| Driving fuel (est., 1-way) | $5 |
| Typical flight fare | $80–$250 |
| Geographic midpoint | 38.797, -77.140 |
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
Reston to Waldorf is about 32 mi (52 km) in a straight line, and roughly 42 mi (67 km) by road.