Germantown, Maryland to Memphis: Road Trip Guide & Distance

755.6 miles 1216.1 km · straight line
882.7 miles actual route 1420.6 km · driving distance
16h 23min estimated drive time
$85 - $105 estimated fuel cost
~2h 1min flight time
252° WSW bearing direction

How far is Germantown, Maryland from Memphis?

The distance from Germantown, Maryland to Memphis is 755.6 miles (1216.1 km) as the crow flies. Memphis is located WSW of Germantown, Maryland. By car, the driving distance is approximately 882.7 miles, taking about 16h 23min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 1min. Both are located in United States — Germantown, Maryland in Maryland and Memphis in Tennessee.

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 Memphis. 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 Germantown, Maryland to Memphis

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 16h 23min $85 - $105 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 1min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~19h 40min $71–$132* Budget
Train ~21h 18min $106–$309* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Germantown, Maryland & Memphis

Quick Facts

Germantown, Maryland
39.17°N, 77.27°W
America/New_York
134m elevation
Memphis
35.15°N, 90.05°W
America/Chicago
102m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 252 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 63 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 33 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM