Where is Clinton, Maryland, USA?

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Where is Clinton Located? - Clinton is a city located in the Anderson County of Maryland, United States. Clinton lies between 34.9617604 Degrees North latitudes and 89.8295315 Degrees West longitudes.

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Where is Clinton, Maryland

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Where is Clinton Located?

Clinton is a city located in the Anderson County of Maryland, United States. Clinton lies between 34.9617604 Degrees North latitudes and 89.8295315 Degrees West longitudes. According to 2020 U.S.census, the population of Clinton city is 38760 people and the city has a total area of 25.01 sq mi. The city has numerous parks and recreational facilities.

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Clinton, Maryland Quick Facts

FeatureDetails
CityClinton
CountyPrince George's County
StateMaryland
State CapitalAnnapolis
US RegionSouth / Mid-Atlantic
Latitude38.7651° N
Longitude76.8983° W
Elevation259 ft (79 m)
Land Area16.98 sq mi
Water Area0.05 sq mi
Total Area17.03 sq mi
Population (2020 Census)38,760
Population Density2,283 per sq mi
ZIP Codes20735, 20748
Area Code301, 240
Time Zone StandardEastern Standard Time (EST, UTC-5)
Time Zone DaylightEastern Daylight Time (EDT, UTC-4)
CurrencyUnited States Dollar (USD)
FIPS Code24-18275
Congressional DistrictMaryland's 5th Congressional District

Nearby Cities to Clinton, Maryland

  • Waldorf, Maryland - 8 mi South
  • Fort Washington, Maryland - 6 mi North
  • Oxon Hill, Maryland - 9 mi Northwest
  • Temple Hills, Maryland - 6 mi North
  • Camp Springs, Maryland - 7 mi North
  • Upper Marlboro, Maryland - 10 mi Northeast
  • Accokeek, Maryland - 7 mi West
  • Alexandria, Virginia - 15 mi West
  • Washington, D.C. - 13 mi Northwest
  • La Plata, Maryland - 18 mi South

Clinton, Maryland Climate and Weather Overview

MonthAvg High (°F)Avg Low (°F)Avg Rainfall (in)
January43273.1
April66453.4
July89704.2
October69493.3
Annual674943.5
Climate AttributeDetails
Climate Classification (Köppen)Humid Subtropical (Cfa)
Annual RainfallAbout 43.5 in
Annual Sunshine DaysApproximately 210 days
Hurricane/Tornado RiskLow to moderate hurricane remnants; low tornado risk
SnowfallAbout 13–16 in annually

Driving Distances from Clinton, Maryland

CityStateDistance (mi)Approx. Drive Time
WashingtonD.C.1325 min
AlexandriaVirginia1525 min
Upper MarlboroMaryland1020 min
WaldorfMaryland815 min
Fort WashingtonMaryland615 min
BowieMaryland1830 min
AnnapolisMaryland3245 min
BaltimoreMaryland4555 min
FredericksburgVirginia601 hr 10 min
RichmondVirginia1051 hr 45 min

Transportation and Connectivity in Clinton, Maryland

FeatureDetails
Airport NameRonald Reagan Washington National Airport; Baltimore/Washington International Airport
IATA CodeDCA; BWI
PortPort of Baltimore (nearby)
Major HighwaysUS 301, MD Route 5, MD Route 223, I-95 (nearby)
Train/Amtrak ServiceNearest Amtrak at Washington Union Station and New Carrollton
Local Bus/Transit ServicePrince George’s County TheBus and WMATA Metro connections nearby
  • U.S. Route 301 - Main north-south highway connecting Clinton with Waldorf and Bowie.
  • Maryland Route 5 - Key corridor linking Clinton with Washington, D.C. and southern Maryland.
  • Maryland Route 223 - Local route connecting Clinton with Fort Washington and Accokeek.
  • Interstate 95 (nearby) - Major interstate providing regional access along the East Coast.
  • Capital Beltway (I-495) - Encircles Washington, D.C. and connects nearby suburban communities.

Key Landmarks and Places to Visit in Clinton, Maryland

Landmark NameType
Surratt House MuseumHistoric House Museum
Cosca Regional ParkCounty Park
Allen Pond Park (nearby Bowie)Recreation Park
National Harbor (nearby)Entertainment District
Fort Washington ParkNational Park
Oxon Cove Park & Oxon Hill FarmHistoric Farm / Park
Topgolf National HarborEntertainment Venue
Tanger Outlets National HarborShopping Center
Old Town Alexandria Waterfront (nearby)Historic Waterfront
Meridian Hill Park (nearby D.C.)Urban Park

Colleges and Universities in Clinton, Maryland

Institution NameTypeLevelNotable For
Prince George’s Community CollegePublicCommunity CollegeTransfer and workforce programs
University of Maryland, College ParkPublicUniversityResearch and engineering
Howard University (nearby)PrivateUniversityHistorically Black university
George Washington UniversityPrivateUniversityLaw, policy, and international studies
Georgetown UniversityPrivateUniversityLaw and global affairs

Waterbodies in Clinton, Maryland

Potomac River, Piscataway Creek, Mattawoman Creek, Oxon Creek, Henson Creek, Little Paint Branch, Broad Creek, Anacostia River (nearby), Chesapeake Bay (regional), Swan Creek

Golf Courses in Clinton, Maryland

Oak Creek Golf Club, Brandywine Country Club, Marlton Golf Club, Andrews Air Force Base Golf Course, Enterprise Golf Course, Forest Park Golf Course, Northwest Golf Course, Lake Presidential Golf Club

Clinton, Maryland - Key Historical Facts

  • Clinton developed in the 18th and 19th centuries as a rural settlement in southern Prince George’s County.
  • The community was historically known as Surrattsville, named after the Surratt family who operated a local tavern and post office.
  • The Surratt House became historically significant due to its connection to the assassination of President Abraham Lincoln.
  • Over time, Clinton transitioned from a farming community into a suburban residential area serving the Washington, D.C. metro region.
  • Post-World War II suburban expansion led to rapid population growth and infrastructure development.
  • Today, Clinton is a diverse suburban community known for its proximity to Washington, D.C., National Harbor, and major federal institutions.

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