Fort Smith to Germantown, Maryland: Road Trip Guide & Distance

How far is Fort Smith from Germantown, Maryland?

The distance from Fort Smith to Germantown, Maryland is 975.6 miles (1570 km) as the crow flies. Germantown, Maryland is located ENE of Fort Smith. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1170.7 miles, taking about 23h 33min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 28min. Both are located in United States — Fort Smith in Arkansas 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. For a trip of this distance, flying is significantly faster. However, driving offers the flexibility to explore stops along the way.

Coordinates come from public place data for Fort Smith 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.