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Distance from North Potomac, MD to DCA Airport

Distance

25 mi

Time

46 minutes

Gas Cost

$2 - $4

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There are 19.99 miles from North Potomac to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) in southeast direction and 25 miles (40.23 kilometers) by car, following the Clara Barton Parkway route.

North Potomac and DCA Airport are 46 minutes far apart, if you drive non-stop .

This is the fastest route from North Potomac, MD to DCA Airport. The halfway point is Cabin John, MD.

North Potomac, MD and DCA Airport are in the same time zone (EDT). Current time in both locations is 4:21 pm.

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Gas Consumption and Emissions

A car with a fuel efficiency of MPG will need 1 gallons of gas to cover the route between North Potomac, MD and DCA Airport.

The estimated cost of gas to go from North Potomac to DCA Airport is $2.72.

During the route, an average car will release 19.50 pounds of CO₂ to the atmosphere. The carbon footprint would be 0.79 pounds of CO₂ per mile.

Average USA gas price used for calculation is $2.73 per gallon of regular gas. Price last updated on March 3, 2026.
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Halfway Point Between North Potomac, MD and DCA Airport

If you want to meet halfway between North Potomac, MD and DCA Airport or just make a stop in the middle of your trip, the exact coordinates of the halfway point of this route are 38.963158 and -77.186020, or 38º 57' 47.3688" N, 77º 11' 9.672" W. This location is 12.39 miles away from North Potomac, MD and DCA Airport and it would take approximately 23 minutes to reach the halfway point from both locations.

Closest City or Town to Halfway Point

The closest town to the halfway point is Cabin John, MD, situated 13 miles from North Potomac, MD and 13 miles from DCA Airport. It would take 19 minutes to go from North Potomac to Cabin John and 23 minutes to go from DCA to Cabin John.