Potomac, Maryland
Potomac: census-designated place in Montgomery County, Maryland, United States
About
Potomac is a CDP located in the county of Montgomery in the U.S. state of Maryland.
Quick Facts about Potomac
| Population | 44,965 |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | Maryland (United States) |
| County | Montgomery County |
| Postal code | 20859, 20854 |
| Phone Area Codes | 240, 301 |
| Area | 68.87 km2 |
| Latitude & Longitude | 39.0182,-77.2086 |
| Altitude | 361 feet / 110, 361, 110 meters |
| Time Zone | Eastern Time Zone |
| Local time | 20:59:25 (22nd April 2026) |
| Weather | 74℉ Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms 7-days weather |
Geography
Potomac is located at 39°1'5"N 77°12'31"W (39.0181700, -77.2085900). It has 4 neighbors: Bethesda, North Bethesda, Rockville and Travilah.
Potomac map
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Weather
A chance of rain showers before 1pm, then a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms between 2pm and 3pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms...
7-Day ForecastPeople born in Potomac (21)
People born in Potomac, including games developer Tim Sweeney, television producer, writer Darren Star, triathlete and distance runner Desiree Ficker, .
More notable people
- Ben Feldman (American actor) he was born in 27/05/1980
- Jeff Halpern (American ice hockey player) he was born in 03/05/1976
- Stella Sampras (American tennis player) she was born in 09/03/1969
- Lori Alan (American actress) she was born in 18/07/1966
- Dan Veatch (American Olympic swimmer) he was born in 18/04/1965
- Andrew Morse (Television executive) he was born in 02/04/1974
- Ben H. Winters (American writer) he was born in 14/06/1976
- Beth Harbison (author) she was born in 06/07/1966
- C. J. Kemp (lacrosse player) he was born in 11/03/1982
- Draymond Washington (American footballer) he was born in 17/07/1990
- Jordan Ellenberg (American mathematician) he was born in 01/01/1971
- Maggie Rose (American musician) she was born in 19/05/1988
- Marcus Mason (Player of American football) he was born in 23/06/1984
- Rachel Nichols (American sports journalist) she was born in 18/10/1973
- Mitch Engel (American film producer) he was born in 20/05/1958
- Eric Brodkowitz (Israeli-American free agent professional baseball pitcher)
- Ben Falk (american basketball coach)
- Andy Suzuki (American musician) he was born in 25/09/1988
Nearby Schools and Colleges
Schools and campuses linked to Potomac, MD. Select a name to open its map and contact details.
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 447971 | Hair Expressions Academy | Rockville (MD) | 20852 |
Nearby Transit Stations (23)
Rail and bus stations connected to Potomac, MD. Select a station to open its map and address details.
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| RKV | Rockville station | 251 Hungerford Drive at Park Rd. | RAIL |
| WAS | Washington Union Station | 50 Massachusetts Ave NE | RAIL |
| BCV | Burke Centre | 10399 Premier Court | RAIL |
| ALX | Union Station | 110 Callahan Drive | RAIL |
| NCR | New Carrollton station | 4300 Garden City Drive | RAIL |
Closest post offices linked to Potomac.
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Potoma Post Office | Potomac (MD) | 20854 |
Other places with the same name (1)
- Potomac, Illinois village in Vermilion County, Illinois with a population of 681 people.
Other cities in Montgomery County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Montgomery County , MD. (more)
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Germantown | 86,395 | Census-designated place in Montgomery County, Maryland, United States |
| Silver Spring | 71,452 | A city in Montgomery County, Maryland. |
| Rockville | 69,512 | The most populous city in Montgomery County, Maryland. |
| Gaithersburg | 67,741 | The second most populous city in Montgomery County, Maryland. |
| Bethesda | 62,448 | A census-designated place (CDP) in Montgomery County, Maryland. |
| Aspen Hill | 48,759 | Census-designated place in Montgomery County, Maryland, United States |
| North Bethesda | 43,828 | A census-designated place in Montgomery County, Maryland. |
| Olney | 33,844 | Unincorporated area of Montgomery County, Maryland, United States of America |
| Montgomery Village | 32,032 | Unincorporated community in Montgomery County, Maryland, United States |
| North Potomac | 24,410 | Census-designated place in Montgomery County, Maryland, United States |
| Fairland | 23,681 | Town in Oklahoma, United States |
| White Oak | 19,020 | Unincorporated area in Montgomery County, Maryland, United States |
| Takoma Park | 17,696 | City in Maryland, United States |
| Cloverly | 15,126 | Community in Montgomery County, Maryland, United States |
| Colesville | 14,647 | Unincorporated area in Montgomery County, Maryland, United States |
| Kemp Mill | 13,445 | Census-designated place in Montgomery County, Maryland, United States |
Distance to Other Cities
Potomac distances to largest Maryland cities