How far is Chevy Chase, DC from Shaw, DC?
The driving distance from Chevy Chase, DC to Shaw, DC is about 6 miles (9.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 23m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 4.3 miles (7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 47m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 23m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
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.
Located on the Potomac River between Maryland and Virginia, this city serves as the capital of the United States.
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Chevy Chase and Shaw.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Chevy Chase and Shaw.
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Start on Morrison Street Northwest
668 ft · 35 sec · Morrison Street Northwest
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Turn left onto Nevada Avenue Northwest
2652 ft · 2 min · Nevada Avenue Northwest
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Turn right onto Linnean Avenue Northwest
1.3 km · 3 min · Linnean Avenue Northwest
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Turn left onto Brandywine Street Northwest
1279 ft · 47 sec · Brandywine Street Northwest
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Broad Branch Road Northwest
2592 ft · 2 min · Broad Branch Road Northwest
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Turn right onto Beach Drive Northwest
1816 ft · 1 min · Beach Drive Northwest
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Turn left onto Park Road Northwest
1.5 km · 2 min · Park Road Northwest
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Turn right onto Mount Pleasant Street Northwest
1481 ft · 47 sec · Mount Pleasant Street Northwest
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Turn left onto Irving Street Northwest
1.2 km · 2 min · Irving Street Northwest
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Turn right onto Georgia Avenue Northwest
1.4 km · 3 min · Georgia Avenue Northwest
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Turn left onto Florida Avenue Northwest
632 ft · 24 sec · Florida Avenue Northwest
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Turn right onto 6th Street Northwest
856 ft · 34 sec · 6th Street Northwest
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Turn right onto Rhode Island Avenue Northwest
106 m · 19 sec · Rhode Island Avenue Northwest
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Turn left onto Marion Street Northwest
71 m · 12 sec · Marion Street Northwest
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Turn right
34 m · 8 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Chevy Chase and Shaw.
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.
Park Road Northwest
Turn left onto Park Road Northwest
0.94 mi · 00h 03m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Clear leaving Chevy Chase and Sunny near Shaw.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Chevy Chase to Shaw?
The road trip is about 6 miles (9.6 km) and usually takes 00h 23m 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?
Washington is a useful midpoint, sitting about 2.9 miles from Chevy Chase and 3 miles from Shaw.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 4.3 miles (7 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.7 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 7:42 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $0.86 one way or $1.72 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 1.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Clear around Chevy Chase and Sunny near Shaw.
Stop Ideas Near Washington
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
United States Capitol
D C Government
THEARC: Town Hall Education Arts Recreation Campus
Town Hall Liquor And Bar
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Washington.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Chevy Chase and Shaw. Straight-line distance: 4.37 mi (7.03 km).
#1 Chevy Chase
Chevy Chase is a place in Washington, D.C., United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 38.9640000, -77.0677600 |
| Altitude | 101 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Shaw
Shaw is a place in Washington, D.C., United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 38.9120600, -77.0213700 |
| Altitude | 24 |
| Country | United States |
End: (-77.021301, 38.91203)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 10 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 11m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 08m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 07m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 05m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 05m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 04m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $4.09 | $0.86 | $1.72 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $0.97 | $1.93 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $1.04 | $2.08 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $1.26 | $2.51 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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