How far is Redland, MD from Potomac, MD?
The driving distance from Redland, MD to Potomac, MD is about 11.9 miles (19.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 21m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 9.4 miles (15.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 43m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 21m.
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 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 Redland and Potomac.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Redland and Potomac.
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Start on Redland Road
29 m · 9 sec · Redland Road
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Turn left onto Muncaster Mill Road
1471 ft · 34 sec · Muncaster Mill Road
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Turn left onto Shady Grove Road
3.6 mi · 7 min · Shady Grove Road
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 270 South: Washington
1386 ft · 36 sec
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Merge slight left
2.7 mi · 4 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 Redland 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.
Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Redland and Rain Showers near Potomac.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Redland to Potomac?
The road trip is about 11.9 miles (19.1 km) and usually takes 00h 21m 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 5.9 miles from Redland and 6 miles from Potomac.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 9.4 miles (15.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.5 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 7:46 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.78 one way or $3.56 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 3.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers around Redland and Rain Showers 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
Tele-Town Hall
Gaithersburg City Hall
Town Hall Liquor And Bar
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 Redland and Potomac. Straight-line distance: 9.44 mi (15.2 km).
#1 Redland
A census-designated place in Prince George's County, Maryland.
| Population | 147,010 |
| Coordinates | 39.1453900, -77.1441500 |
| Altitude | 150 |
| 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: 19 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 23m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 17m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 14m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 11m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 10m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 08m |
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 | $4.24 | $1.78 | $3.56 |
| Mid-grade | $4.84 | $2.03 | $4.07 |
| Premium | $5.15 | $2.16 | $4.32 |
| Diesel | $6.36 | $2.67 | $5.34 |
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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