Dale City to North Potomac: Road Trip Guide & Distance

30.9 miles 49.7 km · straight line
40.1 miles estimated 64.6 km · driving distance
48min estimated drive time
$4 - $5 estimated fuel cost
~34min flight time · usually no direct flights
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How far is Dale City from North Potomac?

The distance from Dale City to North Potomac is 30.9 miles (49.7 km) as the crow flies. North Potomac is located N of Dale City. By car, the driving distance is approximately 40.1 miles, taking about 48min. A direct flight would take roughly 34min. Both are located in United States — Dale City in Virginia and North Potomac in Maryland.

This is a very short trip, perfect for a quick morning drive or an easy commute. Given the short distance, driving or taking a train is often faster and more convenient than dealing with airport security and flight boarding times.

Coordinates come from public place data for Dale City and North Potomac. The driving distance is estimated from straight-line distance with a road-factor model, so confirm the route in your navigation app. Fuel, flight, bus, and train values are planning estimates and can change by date, provider, road closures, and border rules.

How to Get from Dale City to North Potomac

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 48min $4 - $5 Flexible stops

Suggested Stops Between Dale City & North Potomac

Quick Facts

Dale City
38.64°N, 77.31°W
America/New_York
70m elevation
North Potomac
39.08°N, 77.27°W
America/New_York
79m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 10 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 3 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 806.3 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients