Germantown, Maryland to Lancaster, Pennsylvania: Road Trip Guide & Distance

How far is Germantown, Maryland from Lancaster, Pennsylvania?

The distance from Germantown, Maryland to Lancaster, Pennsylvania is 78.9 miles (126.9 km) as the crow flies. Lancaster, Pennsylvania is located NE of Germantown, Maryland. By car, the driving distance is approximately 98.5 miles, taking about 1h 59min. A direct flight would take roughly 40min. Both are located in United States — Germantown, Maryland in Maryland and Lancaster, Pennsylvania in Pennsylvania.

This is a quick and easy drive, perfect for a day trip or weekend getaway. You can easily make the round trip in a single day. Heading East means you'll be driving into the sunrise if you start early. Keep your windshield clean for the best visibility. Given the short distance, driving or taking a train is often faster and more convenient than dealing with airport security and flight boarding times.

Coordinates come from public place data for Germantown, Maryland and Lancaster, Pennsylvania. 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.