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

309.8 miles 498.6 km · straight line
372.4 miles actual route 599.4 km · driving distance
7h 17min estimated drive time
$36 - $44 estimated fuel cost
~1h 7min flight time
98° E bearing direction

How far is Columbus, Ohio from Germantown, Maryland?

The distance from Columbus, Ohio to Germantown, Maryland is 309.8 miles (498.6 km) as the crow flies. Germantown, Maryland is located E of Columbus, Ohio. By car, the driving distance is approximately 372.4 miles, taking about 7h 17min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 7min. Both are located in United States — Columbus, Ohio in Ohio 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. 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 Columbus, Ohio 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 Columbus, Ohio to Germantown, Maryland

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 7h 17min $36 - $44 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 7min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~8h 44min $30–$56* Budget
Train ~6h 55min $45–$130* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Columbus, Ohio & Germantown, Maryland

Quick Facts

Columbus, Ohio
39.96°N, 83.00°W
America/New_York
275m 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 103 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 26 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 80.4 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM