Where is Germantown, Maryland, USA?

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Where is Germantown Located? - Germantown is a city located in the Bracken, Mason County of Maryland, United States. Germantown lies between 44.7647329 Degrees North latitudes and 93.3591147 Degrees West longitudes.

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Where is Germantown, Maryland

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Where is Germantown?: The Google Map showing the location of Germantown in the U.S. state of Maryland.

Where is Germantown Located?

Germantown is a city located in the Bracken, Mason County of Maryland, United States. Germantown lies between 44.7647329 Degrees North latitudes and 93.3591147 Degrees West longitudes. According to 2020 U.S.census, the population of Germantown city is 91249 people and the city has a total area of 17.03 sq mi. The city has numerous parks and recreational facilities.

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Germantown, Maryland Quick Facts

PropertyInformation
CityGermantown (Census-Designated Place)
CountyMontgomery County
StateMaryland
State CapitalAnnapolis
US RegionSouthern United States
Latitude39.1732°N
Longitude77.2717°W
Elevation410 ft (125 m)
Land Area17.08 sq mi
Water Area0.06 sq mi
Total Area17.14 sq mi
Population (latest Census year)91,249 (Census 2020)
Population Density (per sq mi)Approximately 5,343
ZIP Codes20874, 20876
Area Code240, 301
Time Zone StandardEastern Standard Time (EST, UTC−5)
Time Zone DaylightEastern Daylight Time (EDT, UTC−4)
CurrencyUnited States Dollar (USD)
FIPS Code24-32325
Congressional DistrictMaryland's 6th Congressional District

Nearby Cities to Germantown, Maryland

  • Gaithersburg, Maryland — 6 mi South
  • Rockville, Maryland — 12 mi Southeast
  • Montgomery Village, Maryland — 5 mi East
  • Clarksburg, Maryland — 5 mi North
  • Frederick, Maryland — 24 mi Northwest
  • Bethesda, Maryland — 21 mi Southeast
  • Silver Spring, Maryland — 27 mi Southeast
  • Washington, D.C. — 30 mi Southeast
  • Leesburg, Virginia — 25 mi Southwest
  • Fairfax, Virginia — 38 mi South

Driving Distances from Germantown, Maryland

CityStateDistance (mi)Approx. Drive Time
GaithersburgMaryland615 minutes
Montgomery VillageMaryland510 minutes
RockvilleMaryland1225 minutes
ClarksburgMaryland510 minutes
FrederickMaryland2435 minutes
BethesdaMaryland2140 minutes
Silver SpringMaryland2745 minutes
WashingtonDistrict of Columbia3050 minutes
LeesburgVirginia2540 minutes
BaltimoreMaryland501 hour

Transportation and Connectivity in Germantown, Maryland

TransportationDetails
Airport NameRonald Reagan Washington National Airport
IATA CodeDCA
PortPort of Baltimore (regional)
Major HighwaysInterstate 270, Maryland Route 118, Maryland Route 355, Interstate 495 (nearby)
Train/Amtrak ServiceMARC Brunswick Line service available at Germantown Station
Local Bus/Transit ServiceMontgomery County Ride On bus service
  • Interstate 270 - Major commuter highway connecting Germantown with Rockville, Bethesda, and Washington, D.C.
  • Maryland Route 118 - Local north-south route connecting Germantown with Clarksburg and Gaithersburg.
  • Maryland Route 355 - Historic regional road linking Germantown with Montgomery County communities.
  • Interstate 495 - Capital Beltway providing access around the Washington metropolitan area.

What are top Places to Visit in Germantown, Maryland

Landmark NameType
BlackRock Center for the ArtsArts Center
Butler's OrchardFarm Attraction
Seneca Creek State ParkState Park
Germantown Community Recreation CenterRecreation Center
Germantown Town Center Urban ParkPark
South Germantown Recreational ParkPark
Maryland SoccerPlexSports Complex
Great Seneca Stream Valley ParkNature Area
Bohrer Park at Summit Hall FarmPark
Little Seneca LakeReservoir

Colleges and Universities in Germantown, Maryland

Institution NameTypeLevelNotable For
Montgomery College – Germantown CampusPublicCommunity CollegeScience, technology, and transfer programs
University of Maryland, College ParkPublicUniversityResearch and academic programs
Johns Hopkins University Montgomery County CampusPrivateUniversityGraduate and professional education
American UniversityPrivateUniversityInternational relations and law programs
Montgomery County Public SchoolsPublicK–12 DistrictPublic education services

Waterbodies in Germantown, Maryland

Little Seneca Lake, Seneca Creek, Great Seneca Creek, Potomac River, Clopper Lake, Little Seneca Creek, Muddy Branch, Watts Branch

Golf Courses in Germantown, Maryland

Germantown Golf Park, Hampshire Greens Golf Course, Montgomery Village Golf Club, Poolesville Golf Course, Falls Road Golf Course, Needwood Golf Course

Germantown, Maryland — Key Historical Facts

  • Germantown was settled in the early nineteenth century and was named after German immigrant families who helped establish the agricultural community.
  • The area remained largely rural and farmland-based until major suburban development expanded during the late twentieth century.
  • Construction of Interstate 270 helped transform Germantown into a major residential and technology corridor within Montgomery County.
  • The Germantown Historic District preserves several historic buildings and reflects the community's agricultural past.
  • Today, Germantown is one of Maryland's largest communities and is known for its diverse population, parks, recreation facilities, and proximity to the Washington metropolitan area.

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