Germantown, Maryland to Ottawa, Ontario, Canada: Road Trip Guide & Distance

439.1 miles 706.7 km · straight line
526.9 miles estimated 848 km · driving distance
10h 36min estimated drive time
$51 - $62 estimated fuel cost
~1h 23min flight time
10° N bearing direction

How far is Germantown, Maryland from Ottawa, Ontario, Canada?

The distance from Germantown, Maryland to Ottawa, Ontario, Canada is 439.1 miles (706.7 km) as the crow flies. Ottawa, Ontario, Canada is located N of Germantown, Maryland. By car, the driving distance is approximately 526.9 miles, taking about 10h 36min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 23min. Germantown, Maryland is in Maryland, United States, while Ottawa, Ontario, Canada is in Ontario, Canada.

This is a solid day of driving. Be sure to take breaks every 2-3 hours to avoid driver fatigue, and plan your meals ahead of time. Heading North for this distance usually means noticeable weather changes. Make sure to check the forecast for your destination before hitting the road. Keep in mind this route crosses international borders. Don't forget your passport, and check current border crossing times and vehicle insurance requirements.

Coordinates come from public place data for Germantown, Maryland and Ottawa, Ontario, Canada. 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 Ottawa, Ontario, Canada

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 10h 36min $51 - $62 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 23min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~12h 43min $42–$79* Budget
Train ~10h 4min $63–$184* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Germantown, Maryland & Ottawa, Ontario, Canada

Quick Facts

Germantown, Maryland
39.17°N, 77.27°W
America/New_York
134m elevation
Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
45.42°N, 75.70°W
America/Toronto
70m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 146 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 37 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 56.7 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients