Franklin, Tennessee to Germantown, Maryland: Road Trip Guide & Distance

571.2 miles 919.3 km · straight line
685.5 miles estimated 1103.2 km · driving distance
13h 47min estimated drive time
$66 - $81 estimated fuel cost
~1h 39min flight time
64° ENE bearing direction

How far is Franklin, Tennessee from Germantown, Maryland?

The distance from Franklin, Tennessee to Germantown, Maryland is 571.2 miles (919.3 km) as the crow flies. Germantown, Maryland is located ENE of Franklin, Tennessee. By car, the driving distance is approximately 685.5 miles, taking about 13h 47min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 39min. Both are located in United States — Franklin, Tennessee in Tennessee 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 Franklin, Tennessee 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 Franklin, Tennessee to Germantown, Maryland

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 13h 47min $66 - $81 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 39min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~16h 32min $55–$103* Budget
Train ~17h 55min $82–$240* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Franklin, Tennessee & Germantown, Maryland

Quick Facts

Franklin, Tennessee
35.93°N, 86.87°W
America/Chicago
196m 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 190 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 48 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 43.6 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients