How far is Bethesda, MD from Chevy Chase Section 4, MD?

The driving distance from Bethesda, MD to Chevy Chase Section 4, MD is about 1.3 miles (2.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 05m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 1 miles (1.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 10m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
1.33 mi
00h 05m
Flight
1 mi
1.61 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
1 mi
Kilometers
1.61 km
Flight Time

Driving Distance

Road route
1.33 mi
Kilometers
2.14 km
Drive Time
00h 05m

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 05m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Chevy Chase Section 4
Sun, Apr 19, 5:44 AM EDT
Return by in Bethesda
Sun, Apr 19, 5:49 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bethesda
2026-04-19T05:38
Arrive Chevy Chase Section 4
Sun, Apr 19, 5:44 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 05m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:05 AM to 7:05 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
8:20 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Bethesda
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Chevy Chase Section Three
MD

Village in Montgomery County, Maryland, United States

From Bethesda
0.7 mi
00h 02m
To Chevy Chase Section 4
0.7 mi
00h 02m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
63°F
Sunday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
9 to 13 mph W
Destination
63°F
Sunday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
9 to 13 mph W

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Bethesda and Chevy Chase Section 4.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Bethesda and Chevy Chase Section 4.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    14 m · 5 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Bethesda Avenue

    1429 ft · 53 sec · Bethesda Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Woodmont Avenue

    994 ft · 30 sec · Woodmont Avenue

  4. 4

    Continue on Leland Street

    1273 ft · 60 sec · Leland Street

  5. 5

    Continue on Leland Street

    535 ft · 26 sec · Leland Street

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Curtis Road

    133 m · 21 sec · Curtis Road

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Oakridge Avenue

    110 m · 23 sec · Oakridge Avenue

  8. 8

    Turn left onto Thornapple Street

    1150 ft · 59 sec · Thornapple Street

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Beechwood Drive

    141 m · 20 sec · Beechwood Drive

  10. 10

    Turn sharp left onto Sycamore Street

    68 m · 19 sec · Sycamore Street

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Hillcrest Place

    32 m · 5 sec · Hillcrest Place

  12. 12

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Hillcrest Place

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Bethesda and Chevy Chase Section 4.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
12 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
923.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Leland Street
0.34 mi · 26%
Bethesda Avenue
0.27 mi · 20%
Thornapple Street
0.22 mi · 16%
Woodmont Avenue
0.19 mi · 14%
Beechwood Drive
0.09 mi · 7%
Curtis Road
0.08 mi · 6%
Longest Stretch

Bethesda Avenue

Turn right onto Bethesda Avenue

0.27 mi · 53 sec

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 05m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 10m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+0.3 mi
1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Chevy Chase Section Three
00h 02m from Bethesda
Leave By
8:20 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Rain Showers Likely leaving Bethesda and Rain Showers Likely near Chevy Chase Section 4.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Bethesda to Chevy Chase Section 4?

The road trip is about 1.3 miles (2.1 km) and usually takes 00h 05m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Chevy Chase Section Three is a useful midpoint, sitting about 0.7 miles from Bethesda and 0.7 miles from Chevy Chase Section 4.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 1 miles (1.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 0.3 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.

When is the best time to leave for this route?

A good departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:20 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $0.20 one way or $0.41 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 0.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around Bethesda and Rain Showers Likely near Chevy Chase Section 4.

Stop Ideas Near Chevy Chase Section Three

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Chevy Chase Section Three and the surrounding midpoint area.
United States Capitol
Scenic stop 7.6 mi away

United States Capitol

Washington , DC
First St SE, Washington, DC 20004, United States
Rating 4.6/5 4,243 reviews Tourist attraction,Historical place,Historical landmark,Landmark,Federal government office
Stop photo coming soon
Practical stop 6.6 mi away

D C Government

Washington , DC
77 P St NE, Washington, DC 20002
Rating 5.0/5 2 reviews City government office,Telephone answering service
THEARC: Town Hall Education Arts Recreation Campus
Meeting point 11.3 mi away

THEARC: Town Hall Education Arts Recreation Campus

Washington , DC
1901 Mississippi Ave SE, Washington, DC 20020
Rating 4.7/5 64 reviews Recreation center,City Hall
Town Hall Liquor And Bar
Nearby stop 8.4 mi away

Town Hall Liquor And Bar

College Park , MD
8135 Baltimore Ave, College Park, MD 20740
Rating 4.3/5 319 reviews Liquor store,Bar

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Chevy Chase Section Three.

RAIL

Washington Union Station

11 mi away
50 Massachusetts Ave NE
RAIL

Rockville station

13 mi away
251 Hungerford Drive at Park Rd.
RAIL

New Carrollton station

18 mi away
4300 Garden City Drive
RAIL

Union Station

19 mi away
110 Callahan Drive

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Bethesda and Chevy Chase Section 4. Straight-line distance: 1 mi (1.61 km).

Bethesda

#1 Bethesda

A census-designated place (CDP) in Montgomery County, Maryland.

Population62,448
Coordinates38.9806700, -77.1002600
Altitude97
CountryUnited States
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#2 Chevy Chase Section 4

Town in Montgomery County, Maryland, United States

Population2,960
Coordinates38.9803900, -77.0816400
Altitude98
CountryUnited States
Start: Bethesda (-77.10026, 38.98067)
End: Chevy Chase Section 4 (-77.08164, 38.98039)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 2 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 02m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 01m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 01m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 01m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 01m
80 mph (129 km/h)

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.05 gal
0.18 L · about $0.20
Round trip
$0.41
0.1 gal · 0.36 L
Estimated CO2
0.4 kg one way
Round trip: 0.9 kg / 2 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $0.20 $0.41
Mid-grade $4.60 $0.23 $0.46
Premium $4.95 $0.25 $0.50
Diesel $5.98 $0.30 $0.60

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Maryland · Apr 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Bethesda and Chevy Chase Section 4. The current time is 05:38:50.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.