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

269.9 miles 434.3 km · straight line
337.3 miles estimated 542.9 km · driving distance
6h 47min estimated drive time
$32 - $40 estimated fuel cost
~1h 3min flight time
161° SSE bearing direction

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

The distance from Buffalo, New York to Germantown, Maryland is 269.9 miles (434.3 km) as the crow flies. Germantown, Maryland is located SSE of Buffalo, New York. By car, the driving distance is approximately 337.3 miles, taking about 6h 47min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 3min. Both are located in United States — Buffalo, New York in New York and Germantown, Maryland in Maryland.

For a drive of this length, it's recommended to plan at least one quick rest stop to stretch your legs and grab a coffee. 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 Buffalo, 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 Buffalo, New York to Germantown, Maryland

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 6h 47min $32 - $40 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 3min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~8h 8min $27–$51* Budget
Train ~6h 27min $40–$118* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Buffalo, New York & Germantown, Maryland

Quick Facts

Buffalo, New York
42.89°N, 78.88°W
America/New_York
183m 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 90 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 22 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 92.3 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients