Boston, Massachusetts to Germantown, Maryland: Road Trip Guide & Distance

392.5 miles 631.7 km · straight line
447.2 miles actual route 719.7 km · driving distance
9h 19min estimated drive time
$43 - $53 estimated fuel cost
~1h 17min flight time
238° WSW bearing direction

How far is Boston, Massachusetts from Germantown, Maryland?

The distance from Boston, Massachusetts to Germantown, Maryland is 392.5 miles (631.7 km) as the crow flies. Germantown, Maryland is located WSW of Boston, Massachusetts. By car, the driving distance is approximately 447.2 miles, taking about 9h 19min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 17min. Both are located in United States — Boston, Massachusetts in Massachusetts 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 Boston, Massachusetts 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 Boston, Massachusetts to Germantown, Maryland

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 9h 19min $43 - $53 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 17min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~11h 11min $36–$67* Budget
Train ~8h 51min $54–$157* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Boston, Massachusetts & Germantown, Maryland

Quick Facts

Boston, Massachusetts
42.36°N, 71.06°W
America/New_York
43m 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 131 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 33 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 63.4 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM