How far is Montgomery Village, MD from Potomac, MD?
The driving distance from Montgomery Village, MD to Potomac, MD is about 13.9 miles (22.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 23m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 11 miles (17.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 47m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
The most populous city in Montgomery County, Maryland.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Montgomery Village and Potomac.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Montgomery Village and Potomac.
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Start on Stewartown Road
1957 ft · 54 sec · Stewartown Road
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Turn left onto Montgomery Village Avenue
2.1 mi · 4 min · Montgomery Village Avenue
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Continue on Quince Orchard Road
2183 ft · 39 sec · Quince Orchard Road
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 270 South: Washington
1051 ft · 28 sec
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Merge slight left onto Eisenhower Memorial Highway
2.2 mi · 3 min · Eisenhower Memorial Highway
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Keep slight right
3.6 mi · 5 min
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Take the exit slight right toward MD 189: Falls Road
743 ft · 25 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on MD 189 South: Falls Road South, Potomac
132 m · 11 sec
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Turn straight onto Falls Road
4.7 mi · 9 min · Falls Road
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Turn left
25 m · 6 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Montgomery Village and Potomac.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
Falls Road
Turn straight onto Falls Road
4.69 mi · 00h 09m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Sunny leaving Montgomery Village and Sunny near Potomac.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Montgomery Village to Potomac?
The road trip is about 13.9 miles (22.3 km) and usually takes 00h 23m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Rockville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 6.9 miles from Montgomery Village and 6.9 miles from Potomac.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 11 miles (17.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.9 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.
When is the best time to leave for this route?
A good departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:42 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.00 one way or $4.00 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 4.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Montgomery Village and Sunny near Potomac.
Stop Ideas Near Rockville
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Griffith Park at City Hall
Gaithersburg City Hall
Herndon Old Town Hall
City of Rockville City Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Rockville.
Rockville station
Washington Union Station
New Carrollton station
Union Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Montgomery Village and Potomac. Straight-line distance: 10.98 mi (17.67 km).
#1 Montgomery Village
Unincorporated community in Montgomery County, Maryland, United States
| Population | 32,032 |
| Coordinates | 39.1767700, -77.1952600 |
| Altitude | 114 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Potomac
Census-designated place in Montgomery County, Maryland, United States
| Population | 44,965 |
| Coordinates | 39.0181700, -77.2085900 |
| Altitude | 110 |
| Country | United States |
End: Potomac (-77.20859, 39.01817)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 22 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 27m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 20m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 16m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 13m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 11m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 10m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $4.09 | $2.00 | $4.00 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $2.25 | $4.51 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $2.43 | $4.85 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $2.93 | $5.86 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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