How far is North Potomac, MD from Montgomery Village, MD?

The driving distance from North Potomac, MD to Montgomery Village, MD is about 9.2 miles (14.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 19m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 7.5 miles (12 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 38m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
9.22 mi
00h 19m
Flight
7.49 mi
12.05 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
7.49 mi
Kilometers
12.05 km
Flight Time

Driving Distance

Road route
9.22 mi
Kilometers
14.84 km
Drive Time
00h 19m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 19m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Montgomery Village
Sat, Apr 18, 7:12 AM EDT
Return by in North Potomac
Sat, Apr 18, 7:31 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave North Potomac
2026-04-18T06:53
Arrive Montgomery Village
Sat, Apr 18, 7:12 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 19m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:19 AM to 7:19 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:52 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in North Potomac
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Gaithersburg
MD

The second most populous city in Montgomery County, Maryland.

From North Potomac
4.6 mi
00h 09m
To Montgomery Village
4.6 mi
00h 09m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
87°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 14 mph SE
Destination
87°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 14 mph SE

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between North Potomac and Montgomery Village.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between North Potomac and Montgomery Village.

  1. 1

    Start on Query Mill Road

    35 m · 7 sec · Query Mill Road

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Turkey Foot Road

    2925 ft · 1 min · Turkey Foot Road

  3. 3

    Continue on Jones Lane

    1.7 mi · 4 min · Jones Lane

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Darnestown Road

    1.4 km · 2 min · Darnestown Road

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Quince Orchard Road

    3.6 mi · 6 min · Quince Orchard Road

  6. 6

    Continue on Montgomery Village Avenue

    2.2 mi · 4 min · Montgomery Village Avenue

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Stewartown Road

    1957 ft · 54 sec · Stewartown Road

  8. 8

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Stewartown Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between North Potomac and Montgomery Village.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
8 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
87 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Quince Orchard Road
3.56 mi · 39%
Montgomery Village Avenue
2.16 mi · 23%
Jones Lane
1.65 mi · 18%
Darnestown Road
0.9 mi · 10%
Turkey Foot Road
0.55 mi · 6%
Stewartown Road
0.37 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

Quince Orchard Road

Turn left onto Quince Orchard Road

3.56 mi · 00h 06m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 19m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 38m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+1.7 mi
7.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Gaithersburg
00h 09m from North Potomac
Leave By
7:52 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving North Potomac and Mostly Sunny near Montgomery Village.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from North Potomac to Montgomery Village?

The road trip is about 9.2 miles (14.8 km) and usually takes 00h 19m 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?

Gaithersburg is a useful midpoint, sitting about 4.6 miles from North Potomac and 4.6 miles from Montgomery Village.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 7.5 miles (12 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.7 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 7:52 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.31 one way or $2.62 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 2.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around North Potomac and Mostly Sunny near Montgomery Village.

Stop Ideas Near Gaithersburg

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Gaithersburg and the surrounding midpoint area.
Griffith Park at City Hall
Scenic stop 2.3 mi away

Griffith Park at City Hall

Gaithersburg , MD
29 S Summit Ave, Gaithersburg, MD 20877, United States
Rating 4.6/5 57 reviews Park
Gaithersburg City Hall
Meeting point 2.2 mi away

Gaithersburg City Hall

Gaithersburg , MD
31 S Summit Ave, Gaithersburg, MD 20877
Rating 4.1/5 14 reviews City Hall,City clerk's office,City government office
Herndon Old Town Hall
Scenic stop 13.7 mi away

Herndon Old Town Hall

Herndon , VA
730 Station St, Herndon, VA 20170
Rating 4.5/5 45 reviews Historical landmark
City of Rockville City Hall
Scenic stop 5.4 mi away

City of Rockville City Hall

Rockville , MD
111 Maryland Ave, Rockville, MD 20850, United States
Rating 4.5/5 4 reviews Park

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Gaithersburg.

RAIL

Rockville station

8 mi away
251 Hungerford Drive at Park Rd.
RAIL

Washington Union Station

32 mi away
50 Massachusetts Ave NE
BUS

Frederick Airport, MD

34 mi away
1341 Hughes Ford Road
RAIL

Frederick, MD

35 mi away
100 South East Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between North Potomac and Montgomery Village. Straight-line distance: 7.49 mi (12.05 km).

North Potomac

#1 North Potomac

Census-designated place in Montgomery County, Maryland, United States

Population24,410
Coordinates39.0828900, -77.2649800
Altitude79
CountryUnited States
Montgomery Village

#2 Montgomery Village

Unincorporated community in Montgomery County, Maryland, United States

Population32,032
Coordinates39.1767700, -77.1952600
Altitude114
CountryUnited States
Start: North Potomac (-77.26498, 39.08289)
End: Montgomery Village (-77.19526, 39.17677)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 15 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 18m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 13m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 11m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 09m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 07m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 06m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.32 gal
1.23 L · about $1.31
Round trip
$2.62
0.64 gal · 2.46 L
Estimated CO2
2.8 kg one way
Round trip: 5.7 kg / 13 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $1.31 $2.62
Mid-grade $4.60 $1.47 $2.94
Premium $4.95 $1.59 $3.17
Diesel $5.98 $1.91 $3.83

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Maryland · Apr 18, 2026

There is no time difference between North Potomac and Montgomery Village. The current time is 06:53:29.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.