Birmingham, Alabama to Germantown, Maryland: Road Trip Guide & Distance

658 miles 1059 km · straight line
789.6 miles estimated 1270.8 km · driving distance
15h 53min estimated drive time
$76 - $94 estimated fuel cost
~1h 49min flight time
51° NE bearing direction

How far is Birmingham, Alabama from Germantown, Maryland?

The distance from Birmingham, Alabama to Germantown, Maryland is 658 miles (1059 km) as the crow flies. Germantown, Maryland is located NE of Birmingham, Alabama. By car, the driving distance is approximately 789.6 miles, taking about 15h 53min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 49min. Both are located in United States — Birmingham, Alabama in Alabama 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 Birmingham, Alabama 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 Birmingham, Alabama to Germantown, Maryland

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 15h 53min $76 - $94 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 49min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~19h 4min $63–$118* Budget
Train ~20h 39min $95–$276* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Birmingham, Alabama & Germantown, Maryland

Quick Facts

Birmingham, Alabama
33.52°N, 86.80°W
America/Chicago
196m 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 219 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 55 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 37.8 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients