How far is Chevy Chase, DC from Washington, DC?
The driving distance from Chevy Chase, DC to Washington, DC is about 5.7 miles (9.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 16m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 5 miles (8.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 33m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 16m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
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A reliable halfway town is not available for this route yet.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Chevy Chase and Washington.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Chevy Chase and Washington.
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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
1881 ft · 1 min · Nevada Avenue Northwest
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Turn right onto Nebraska Avenue Northwest
1469 ft · 53 sec · Nebraska Avenue Northwest
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Turn left onto Connecticut Avenue Northwest
4.1 mi · 12 min · Connecticut Avenue Northwest
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Continue on 17th Street Northwest
841 ft · 26 sec · 17th Street Northwest
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Turn left onto H Street Northwest
1655 ft · 45 sec · H Street Northwest
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Turn right onto 15th Street Northwest
1864 ft · 49 sec · 15th Street Northwest
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · 15th Street Northwest
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Chevy Chase and Washington.
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.
Connecticut Avenue Northwest
Turn left onto Connecticut Avenue Northwest
4.07 mi · 00h 12m
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.
Scattered Rain Showers leaving Chevy Chase and Scattered Rain Showers near Washington.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Chevy Chase to Washington?
The road trip is about 5.7 miles (9.1 km) and usually takes 00h 16m 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?
A reliable halfway town is not available for this route yet, but the route map still shows the overall midpoint.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 5 miles (8.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 0.7 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 7:56 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $0.82 one way or $1.63 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 1.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Scattered Rain Showers around Chevy Chase and Scattered Rain Showers near Washington.
Stop Ideas Near the Midpoint
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 the midpoint.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Chevy Chase and Washington. Straight-line distance: 5.05 mi (8.13 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 Washington
Located on the Potomac River between Maryland and Virginia, this city serves as the capital of the United States.
| Population | 712,816 |
| Coordinates | 38.8951100, -77.0363700 |
| Altitude | 7 |
| Country | United States |
End: Washington (-77.03637, 38.89511)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 9 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 06m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 05m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 04m |
| 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 | $0.82 | $1.63 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $0.92 | $1.84 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $0.99 | $1.98 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $1.20 | $2.39 |
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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