Cleveland, Ohio to Germantown, Maryland: Road Trip Guide & Distance

282.9 miles 455.3 km · straight line
353.6 miles estimated 569.1 km · driving distance
7h 7min estimated drive time
$34 - $42 estimated fuel cost
~1h 4min flight time
123° ESE bearing direction

How far is Cleveland, Ohio from Germantown, Maryland?

The distance from Cleveland, Ohio to Germantown, Maryland is 282.9 miles (455.3 km) as the crow flies. Germantown, Maryland is located ESE of Cleveland, Ohio. By car, the driving distance is approximately 353.6 miles, taking about 7h 7min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 4min. Both are located in United States — Cleveland, Ohio in Ohio 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 Cleveland, Ohio 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 Cleveland, Ohio to Germantown, Maryland

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 7h 7min $34 - $42 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 4min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~8h 32min $28–$53* Budget
Train ~6h 46min $42–$124* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Cleveland, Ohio & Germantown, Maryland

Quick Facts

Cleveland, Ohio
41.50°N, 81.69°W
America/New_York
199m 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 94 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 24 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 88 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients