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Distance from Potomac, MD to Arbutus, MD

Distance

38 mi

Time

46 minutes

Gas Cost

$5 - $9

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There are 31.78 miles from Potomac to Arbutus in northeast direction and 38 miles (61.94 kilometers) by car, following the I-95 route.

Potomac and Arbutus are 46 minutes far apart, if you drive non-stop.

This is the fastest route from Potomac, MD to Arbutus, MD. The halfway point is Calverton, MD.

Potomac, MD and Arbutus, MD are in the same time zone (EDT). Current time in both locations is 11:23 am.

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Lowest Price Rental Cars in Potomac, MD

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From $14

Intermediate

From $18

Full-size

From $24

SUVs

From $28

Vans

From $40

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Gas Consumption and Emissions

A car with a fuel efficiency of MPG will need 1.55 gallons of gas to cover the route between Potomac, MD and Arbutus, MD.

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The estimated cost of gas to go from Potomac to Arbutus is $6.55.

During the route, an average car will release 30.28 pounds of CO₂ to the atmosphere. The carbon footprint would be 0.79 pounds of CO₂ per mile.

Average Maryland gas price used for calculation is $4.24 per gallon of regular gas. Price last updated on October 4, 2026.
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Halfway Point Between Potomac, MD and Arbutus, MD

If you want to meet halfway between Potomac, MD and Arbutus, MD or just make a stop in the middle of your trip, the exact coordinates of the halfway point of this route are 39.057072 and -76.926697, or 39º 3' 25.4592" N, 76º 55' 36.1092" W. This location is 19.24 miles away from Potomac, MD and Arbutus, MD 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 Calverton, MD, situated 18 miles from Potomac, MD and 22 miles from Arbutus, MD. It would take 27 minutes to go from Potomac to Calverton and 27 minutes to go from Arbutus to Calverton.