Germantown, Maryland to Norfolk, Virginia: Road Trip Guide & Distance

169.2 miles 272.3 km · straight line
211.5 miles estimated 340.4 km · driving distance
4h 15min estimated drive time
$20 - $25 estimated fuel cost
~50min flight time
161° SSE bearing direction

How far is Germantown, Maryland from Norfolk, Virginia?

The distance from Germantown, Maryland to Norfolk, Virginia is 169.2 miles (272.3 km) as the crow flies. Norfolk, Virginia is located SSE of Germantown, Maryland. By car, the driving distance is approximately 211.5 miles, taking about 4h 15min. A direct flight would take roughly 50min. Both are located in United States — Germantown, Maryland in Maryland and Norfolk, Virginia in Virginia.

For a drive of this length, it's recommended to plan at least one quick rest stop to stretch your legs and grab a coffee. 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 Norfolk, Virginia. 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 Norfolk, Virginia

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 4h 15min $20 - $25 Flexible stops
Fly ~50min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~5h 6min $17–$32* Budget
Train ~4h 2min $25–$74* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Germantown, Maryland & Norfolk, Virginia

Quick Facts

Germantown, Maryland
39.17°N, 77.27°W
America/New_York
134m elevation
Norfolk, Virginia
36.85°N, 76.29°W
America/New_York
5m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 56 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 14 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 147.2 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients