Albany, New York to Germantown, Maryland: Road Trip Guide & Distance

302.4 miles 486.7 km · straight line
378 miles estimated 608.4 km · driving distance
7h 36min estimated drive time
$36 - $45 estimated fuel cost
~1h 7min flight time
219° SW bearing direction

How far is Albany, New York from Germantown, Maryland?

The distance from Albany, New York to Germantown, Maryland is 302.4 miles (486.7 km) as the crow flies. Germantown, Maryland is located SW of Albany, New York. By car, the driving distance is approximately 378 miles, taking about 7h 36min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 7min. Both are located in United States — Albany, New York in New York and Germantown, Maryland in Maryland.

This is a solid day of driving. Be sure to take breaks every 2-3 hours to avoid driver fatigue, and plan your meals ahead of time. Since you'll be heading mostly West, pack a good pair of sunglasses if you plan to drive during the late afternoon to avoid the harsh sun glare.

Coordinates come from public place data for Albany, New York and Germantown, Maryland. 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 Albany, New York to Germantown, Maryland

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 7h 36min $36 - $45 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 7min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~9h 7min $30–$57* Budget
Train ~7h 13min $45–$132* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Albany, New York & Germantown, Maryland

Quick Facts

Albany, New York
42.65°N, 73.76°W
America/New_York
45m elevation
Germantown, Maryland
39.17°N, 77.27°W
America/New_York
134m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 101 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 25 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 82.3 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients