How far is North Potomac, MD from Redland, MD?
The driving distance from North Potomac, MD to Redland, MD is about 9.4 miles (15.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 16m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 7.8 miles (12.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 33m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 16m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
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
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Partly Sunny then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between North Potomac and Redland.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between North Potomac and Redland.
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Start on Query Mill Road
35 m · 7 sec · Query Mill Road
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Turn right onto Turkey Foot Road
2947 ft · 1 min · Turkey Foot Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Travilah Road
1951 ft · 40 sec · Travilah Road
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Turn straight onto Dufief Mill Road
2 mi · 4 min · Dufief Mill Road
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Continue on Muddy Branch Road
1.3 km · 2 min · Muddy Branch Road
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Turn right onto Great Seneca Highway
1561 ft · 35 sec · Great Seneca Highway
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Turn left onto Sam Eig Highway
1.5 km · 2 min · Sam Eig Highway
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Continue straight
2 mi · 3 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Shady Grove Road
3186 ft · 1 min
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Keep slight left to continue on Shady Grove Road North
119 m · 12 sec
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Turn left onto Shady Grove Road
1.6 mi · 3 min · Shady Grove Road
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Turn right onto Muncaster Mill Road
1446 ft · 35 sec · Muncaster Mill Road
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Turn right onto Redland Road
29 m · 2 sec · Redland Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Redland Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between North Potomac and Redland.
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.
Sam Eig Highway
Continue straight
1.98 mi · 00h 03m
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.
Cloudy leaving North Potomac and Partly Sunny then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Redland.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from North Potomac to Redland?
The road trip is about 9.4 miles (15.1 km) and usually takes 00h 16m 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 4.8 miles from North Potomac and 4.6 miles from Redland.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 7.8 miles (12.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.6 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 7:56 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.38 one way or $2.77 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 2.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Cloudy around North Potomac and Partly Sunny then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Redland.
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 Redland. Straight-line distance: 7.79 mi (12.53 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 Redland
A census-designated place in Prince George's County, Maryland.
| Population | 147,010 |
| Coordinates | 39.1453900, -77.1441500 |
| Altitude | 150 |
| Country | United States |
End: Redland Road (-77.144135, 39.145384)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 15 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 18m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 14m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 11m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 09m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 08m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 07m |
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 | $4.20 | $1.38 | $2.77 |
| Mid-grade | $4.81 | $1.59 | $3.18 |
| Premium | $5.12 | $1.69 | $3.38 |
| Diesel | $6.35 | $2.09 | $4.19 |
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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