Germantown, Maryland to San Antonio: Road Trip Guide & Distance

1381 miles 2222.5 km · straight line
1607.3 miles actual route 2586.7 km · driving distance
29h 1min estimated drive time
$155 - $190 estimated fuel cost
~3h 17min flight time
247° WSW bearing direction

How far is Germantown, Maryland from San Antonio?

The distance from Germantown, Maryland to San Antonio is 1381 miles (2222.5 km) as the crow flies. San Antonio is located WSW of Germantown, Maryland. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1607.3 miles, taking about 29h 1min. A direct flight would take roughly 3h 17min. Both are located in United States — Germantown, Maryland in Maryland and San Antonio in Texas.

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 San Antonio. 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 San Antonio

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 29h 1min $155 - $190 Flexible stops
Fly ~3h 17min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~34h 49min $129–$241* Budget
Train ~37h 43min $193–$563* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Germantown, Maryland & San Antonio

Quick Facts

Germantown, Maryland
39.17°N, 77.27°W
America/New_York
134m elevation
San Antonio
29.42°N, 98.49°W
America/Chicago
198m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 460 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 115 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 18 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM