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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This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
The second 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 North Potomac and Montgomery Village.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between North Potomac and Montgomery Village.
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Start on Query Mill Road
35 m · 7 sec · Query Mill Road
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Turn left onto Turkey Foot Road
2925 ft · 1 min · Turkey Foot Road
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Continue on Jones Lane
1.7 mi · 4 min · Jones Lane
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Darnestown Road
1.4 km · 2 min · Darnestown Road
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Turn left onto Quince Orchard Road
3.6 mi · 6 min · Quince Orchard Road
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Continue on Montgomery Village Avenue
2.2 mi · 4 min · Montgomery Village Avenue
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Turn right onto Stewartown Road
1957 ft · 54 sec · Stewartown Road
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 Gaithersburg.
Rockville station
Washington Union Station
Frederick Airport, MD
Frederick, MD
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).
#1 North Potomac
Census-designated place in Montgomery County, Maryland, United States
| Population | 24,410 |
| Coordinates | 39.0828900, -77.2649800 |
| Altitude | 79 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Montgomery Village
Unincorporated community in Montgomery County, Maryland, United States
| Population | 32,032 |
| Coordinates | 39.1767700, -77.1952600 |
| Altitude | 114 |
| Country | United States |
End: Montgomery Village (-77.19526, 39.17677)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 15 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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