North Potomac, Maryland
North Potomac is a community of 23,922 people in Montgomery County, Maryland.
Why visit North Potomac
Townapedia lists 15 museums and landmarks, 33 parks and trails, 114 places to eat and 2 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include Cinépolis Luxury Cinemas, Hunting Hill, Bingham-Brewer House and Edward Beale House.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 87°F; January lows average 27°F.
Weather in North Potomac
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About North Potomac
North Potomac is a census-designated place and unincorporated area in Montgomery County, Maryland, United States. It is located less than 5 miles (8.0 km) north of the Potomac River, and is about 20 miles (32 km) from Washington, D.C. It has a population of 23,790 as of 2020.
From the Wikipedia article North Potomac, Maryland (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do2
Museums and landmarks15
Bingham-Brewer House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 4.3 mi
Early-19th century Federal style residence in Rockville, Maryland, United States
Edward Beale House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.3 mi
Historic house in Maryland, United States
Frieda Fromm-Reichmann Cottage
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 4.2 mi
Historic house in Maryland, United States
Gaithersburg
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.9 mi
MARC rail station in Gaithersburg, Maryland, United States
Gaithersburg Latitude Observatory
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.5 mi
Historic district in Maryland, United States
J. A. Belt Building
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.9 mi
United States historic place
Thomas and Company Cannery
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.7 mi
Building in Maryland, United States
West Montgomery Avenue Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 4.2 mi
Historic district in Rockville, Maryland, United States
Glenstone
Museum · 2.5 mi
American private art museum in Potomac, Maryland, United States
Latvian Museum
Museum · 3.3 mi
Ethnic museum in Hurley Avenue Rockville, Maryland
3 more on the map.
Parks, trails and playgrounds33
Serpentine Barrens Conservation Park
Hiking and trails · 2.1 mi
Protected globally-rare, forested serpentine barrens in Travilah, Maryland, United States
21 more on the map.
Restaurants and cafes114
Starbucks
Cafe · Coffee Shop · 2.1 mi
307 Copley Place, Gaithersburg
Mo-Fr 05:00-21:30; Sa,Su 06:00-21:30
Apna Pizza
Restaurant · Pizza, Indian · 1.1 mi
14050 Travilah Road, Montgomery
Su-Mo,We-Th 11:00-21:00; Fr-Sa 11:00-22:00
Asia Nine
Restaurant · Asian · 2.2 mi
254 Crown Park Avenue, Gaithersburg
Mo-Th 11:00-21:00; Fr 11:00-22:00; Sa 12:00-22:00; Su 12:00-21:00
Bonefish Grill
Restaurant · Seafood · 1.9 mi
82 Market Street, Gaithersburg
Mo-Th 16:00-22:00; Fr-Sa 11:00-23:00; Su 10:00-21:00
Euphoria Kitchen
Restaurant · Vietnamese · 1.7 mi
304 Main Street, Gaithersburg
Tu-Sa 11:00-21:30, Su 11:00-20:00
First Watch
Restaurant · American, Breakfast · 1.7 mi
802 Muddy Branch Road, Gaithersburg
Su-Fr 07:00-14:30
ISAAC's Poultry Market
Restaurant · Chicken · 1.7 mi
12167 Quince Orchard Road, Gaithersburg
Tu-Sa 10:45-21:30, Su-Mo 10:45-20:30
Ruth's Chris Steak House
Restaurant · American, Steak House · 2.1 mi
106 Crown Park Avenue, Gaithersburg
16:00-22:00; Fr-Sa 16:00-22:30; Su 16:00-21:00
Spicelife
Restaurant · Indian · 2.2 mi
128 Ellington Boulevard, Gaithersburg
Mo-Th 11:30-21:30; Fr 11:30-22:00; Sa 12:00-22:00; Su 12:00-21:00
Tasty Nook Cafe
Restaurant · Breakfast, Brunch · 2.2 mi
9800 Medical Center Drive, Rockville
Mo-Fr 07:30-17:00; Sa 08:00-17:00; Su 08:00-15:00
Ted's Bulletin
Diner · American · 2.2 mi
220 Ellington Boulevard, Gaithersburg
07:00-22:00; Fr,Sa 07:00-23:00
102 more on the map.
History
Captain John Smith explored the Potomac River in 1608 and mapped the area, including land that would become Montgomery County. The first settlements were established in 1688, and were near Rock Creek and what became Rockville. The next stage of settlements was further west along the Potomac near Darnestown and Poolesville. The land had been occupied by Native Americans of the Piscataway Confederation. Modern-day Darnestown Road, which forms the northern border of North Potomac, was a trail of the indigenous Seneca people and is one of the oldest roads in Montgomery County.
Originally, the land around present-day North Potomac was used by European settlers to grow tobacco and corn. During the 19th century, a network of roads, mills, and the Chesapeake and Ohio Canal (a.k.a. C&O Canal) provided farmers with better access to markets. Dufief Mill Road, which runs through the center of North Potomac, leads to the DuFief Mill (established 1850)—one of the mills that were used by farmers in this part of Montgomery County. By 1840, much of the county's soil was depleted. Quakers began introducing improved farming practices and agriculture was revitalized. By 1860, farmers were growing corn, wheat and oats.
From the History section of North Potomac, Maryland on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Churches and places of worship13
Shaare Torah
Place of worship · Conservative · 1.4 mi
1409 Main Street, Gaithersburg
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
Church · Mormon · 1.5 mi
16 Kent Gardens Circle
Kingdom Hall of Jehovahs Witnesses Germantown Congregation
Church · Jehovahs Witness · 2.4 mi
Shopping16
Gas and EV charging11
Schools, colleges and libraries61
Healthcare9
Adventist HealthCare Shady Grove Medical Center
Hospital · 2.1 mi
9901 Medical Center Drive, Rockville
MedStar Health: Urgent Care
Clinic and pharmacy · 1.6 mi
12111 Darnestown Road, Gaithersburg
Adventist HealthCare Physical Health & Rehabilitation
Hospital · 2.0 mi
9909 Medical Center Drive, Rockville
Potomac Care Pharmacy
Clinic and pharmacy · 1.6 mi
12103 Darnestown Road, Gaithersburg
Map of North Potomac
250 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 42°F | 27°F | 3.1 in |
| Feb | 45°F | 28°F | 2.6 in |
| Mar | 54°F | 36°F | 3.7 in |
| Apr | 66°F | 46°F | 3.2 in |
| May | 74°F | 55°F | 3.5 in |
| Jun | 82°F | 64°F | 4.0 in |
| Jul | 87°F | 69°F | 4.0 in |
| Aug | 85°F | 67°F | 3.0 in |
| Sep | 78°F | 60°F | 4.0 in |
| Oct | 66°F | 48°F | 3.5 in |
| Nov | 56°F | 38°F | 3.3 in |
| Dec | 46°F | 31°F | 3.4 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Rockville 1 Ne (5 mi away), NOAA NCEI.
People and cost of living
American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024, U.S. Census Bureau. Estimates have margins of error, larger for small towns.
Disaster history
Montgomery County has had 15 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for hurricanes.
- 2026-01-24: Severe Winter Storm (Winter Storm)
- 2020-03-26: Covid-19 Pandemic (Biological)
- 2020-03-13: Covid-19 (Biological)
- 2016-03-04: Severe Winter Storm And Snowstorm (Snowstorm)
- 2012-11-20: Hurricane Sandy (Hurricane)
- 2012-10-28: Hurricane Sandy (Hurricane)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Montgomery County Airpark (GAI) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 6 miles away.
- Gaithersburg 4 mi northeast, about 7 min by car
- Germantown 6 mi north, about 9 min by car
- Flower Hill 6 mi northeast, about 9 min by car
- Montgomery Village 7 mi north, about 11 min by car
- Aspen Hill 8 mi east, about 14 min by car
- Clarksburg 9 mi north, about 14 min by car
- Bethesda 10 mi southeast, about 16 min by car
- Glenmont 10 mi east, about 17 min by car
- Damascus 12 mi north, about 20 min by car
- Kemp Mill 12 mi east, about 20 min by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
Headlines from INDB, the NEMICO news database.
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Sources and licences
- NCES EDGE (Public domain): public schools
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 (Public domain): climate by month
- OpenFEMA (Public domain): disaster declarations
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- U.S. Census Bureau (Public domain): population, income, housing, education, commute
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): elevation, founding date, time zone, website, landmarks and historic places
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- Traville Gateway Shopping Center, TwoScarsUp, CC BY-SA 4.0
- BealeHouse, Mona80x, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Thomas and Company Cannery 04, Farragutful, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Gaithersburg train station 1, BobDrzyzgula, Public domain
- Bingham-Brewer House 01, Farragutful, CC BY-SA 3.0
- West Montgomery Ave Rockville Victorian, Wikipedian1234, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Gaithersburg latitude observatory 1, BobDrzyzgula, Public domain
- Frieda Fromm-Reichmann Cottage, Farragutful, CC BY-SA 4.0
- J.A. Belt Building Gaithersburg, MD National Register of Historic Places 2, Azposse, CC BY-SA 3.0
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