Carlisle, Pennsylvania to Germantown, Maryland: Road Trip Guide & Distance

71.2 miles 114.6 km · straight line
89 miles estimated 143.3 km · driving distance
1h 47min estimated drive time
$9 - $11 estimated fuel cost
~39min flight time · usually no direct flights
184° S bearing direction

How far is Carlisle, Pennsylvania from Germantown, Maryland?

The distance from Carlisle, Pennsylvania to Germantown, Maryland is 71.2 miles (114.6 km) as the crow flies. Germantown, Maryland is located S of Carlisle, Pennsylvania. By car, the driving distance is approximately 89 miles, taking about 1h 47min. A direct flight would take roughly 39min. Both are located in United States — Carlisle, Pennsylvania in Pennsylvania and Germantown, Maryland in Maryland.

This is a quick and easy drive, perfect for a day trip or weekend getaway. You can easily make the round trip in a single day. Given the short distance, driving or taking a train is often faster and more convenient than dealing with airport security and flight boarding times.

Coordinates come from public place data for Carlisle, Pennsylvania 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 Carlisle, Pennsylvania to Germantown, Maryland

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 1h 47min $9 - $11 Flexible stops
Bus ~2h 8min $7–$13* Budget
Train ~1h 42min $11–$31* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Carlisle, Pennsylvania & Germantown, Maryland

Quick Facts

Carlisle, Pennsylvania
40.20°N, 77.19°W
America/New_York
146m 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 24 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 6 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 349.7 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients