How far is Potomac Heights, MD from Silver Spring, MD?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between Potomac Heights and Silver Spring is 27.1 miles (43.61 km).
Flight distance from Potomac Heights, MD to Silver Spring, MD is 27.1 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 05 minutes.
Driving distance
The driving distance from Potomac Heights, Maryland to Silver Spring, Maryland is: 48.35 miles (77.81 km) by car.
Driving from Potomac Heights to Silver Spring will take approximately 01 hours 03 minutes.
#1 Potomac Heights
Census designated place
| Population | 1117 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 38°36'31"N 77°8'26"W |
| Latitude | 38.6087300 |
| Longitude | -77.1405300 |
| Altitude | 23 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Silver Spring
A city in Montgomery County, Maryland. It is located in the Washington metropolitan area. Silver Spring is known for its many parks and green spaces, its many historical sites, and its many attractions, such as the National Aquarium in Washington, D.C. and the Silver Spring International Film Festival.
| Population | 71452 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 38°59'26"N 77°1'34"W |
| Latitude | 38.9906700 |
| Longitude | -77.0260900 |
| Altitude | 104 |
| Country | United States |
Ending point in Silver Spring: (-77.026096,38.9908)
Estimated Travel Time Between Potomac Heights and Silver Spring
The distance between Potomac Heights and Silver Spring is 78 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 00 hours 51 minutes if you drive your car at an average speed of 90 kilometers / hour. For different choices, please review the avg. speed travel time table on the below.
There is no time difference between Potomac Heights and Silver Spring. The current time is 01:36:53.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01 hours 36 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01 hours 12 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00 hours 58 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00 hours 48 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00 hours 41 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 00 hours 38 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 00 hours 36 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 6.46 liters (1.71 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Potomac Heights and Silver Spring.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Potomac Heights to Silver Spring is $5.74 (diesel $7.52).
Maryland gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $3.36 | $3.93 | $4.24 | $4.41 |
| Total | $5.74 | $6.7 | $7.23 | $7.52 |
Take a look at our Gas Cost Calculator feature. It will figure out how much it will cost to drive this particular distance.
The average gas price (in Maryland ) per gallon of daily gas for calculations is $3.364 (Diesel $4.407) /gallon. Last changed prices on December 22, 2024.
How did we calculate the distance?
The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Potomac Heights and Silver Spring (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.
Distance to Other Cities
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