Germantown, Maryland to Manhattan: Road Trip Guide & Distance

1031.7 miles 1660.4 km · straight line
1238.1 miles estimated 1992.5 km · driving distance
24h 54min estimated drive time
$119 - $147 estimated fuel cost
~2h 35min flight time
276° W bearing direction

How far is Germantown, Maryland from Manhattan?

The distance from Germantown, Maryland to Manhattan is 1031.7 miles (1660.4 km) as the crow flies. Manhattan is located W of Germantown, Maryland. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1238.1 miles, taking about 24h 54min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 35min. Both are located in United States — Germantown, Maryland in Maryland and Manhattan in Kansas.

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. Since you'll be heading mostly West, pack a good pair of sunglasses if you plan to drive during the late afternoon to avoid the harsh sun glare. 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 Germantown, Maryland and Manhattan. 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 Germantown, Maryland to Manhattan

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 24h 54min $119 - $147 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 35min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~29h 53min $99–$186* Budget
Train ~32h 22min $149–$433* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Germantown, Maryland & Manhattan

Quick Facts

Germantown, Maryland
39.17°N, 77.27°W
America/New_York
134m elevation
Manhattan
39.18°N, 96.57°W
America/Chicago
311m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 344 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 86 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 24.1 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients