Atlanta to Germantown, Maryland: Road Trip Guide & Distance

544.5 miles 876.3 km · straight line
659.4 miles actual route 1061.2 km · driving distance
12h 40min estimated drive time
$63 - $78 estimated fuel cost
~1h 36min flight time
44° NE bearing direction

How far is Atlanta from Germantown, Maryland?

The distance from Atlanta to Germantown, Maryland is 544.5 miles (876.3 km) as the crow flies. Germantown, Maryland is located NE of Atlanta. By car, the driving distance is approximately 659.4 miles, taking about 12h 40min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 36min. Both are located in United States — Atlanta in Georgia and Germantown, Maryland 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.

Coordinates come from public place data for Atlanta and Germantown, Maryland. The driving distance uses an OSRM road-route result when route data is available. Fuel, flight, bus, and train values are planning estimates and can change by date, provider, road closures, and border rules.

How to Get from Atlanta to Germantown, Maryland

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 12h 40min $63 - $78 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 36min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~15h 12min $53–$99* Budget
Train ~16h 28min $79–$231* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Atlanta & Germantown, Maryland

Quick Facts

Atlanta
33.75°N, 84.39°W
America/New_York
320m 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 182 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 45 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 45.7 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM