Chicago to Germantown, Maryland: Road Trip Guide & Distance
How far is Chicago from Germantown, Maryland?
The distance from Chicago to Germantown, Maryland is 574.8 miles (925 km) as the crow flies. Germantown, Maryland is located ESE of Chicago. By car, the driving distance is approximately 672.5 miles, taking about 12h 30min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 39min. Both are located in United States — Chicago in Illinois 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 Chicago 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 Chicago to Germantown, Maryland
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Quick Facts
Did You Know?
- At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 192 hours of non-stop walking
- By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 48 hours
- You could travel this distance about 43.3 times to circle the Earth's equator