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

The driving distance from Chevy Chase Section 4, MD to Frederick, MD is about 38.5 miles (62 km), with a travel time of about 00h 48m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 34.8 miles (56 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 37m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
38.51 mi
00h 48m
Flight
34.77 mi
55.95 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
34.77 mi
Kilometers
55.95 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
38.51 mi
Kilometers
61.97 km
Drive Time
00h 48m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 48m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Frederick
Sun, Apr 19, 5:15 AM EDT
Return by in Chevy Chase Section 4
Sun, Apr 19, 6:03 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Chevy Chase Section 4
2026-04-19T04:26
Arrive Frederick
Sun, Apr 19, 5:15 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 48m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:49 AM to 10:49 AM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
4:52 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Chevy Chase Section 4
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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
Germantown
MD

Census-designated place in Montgomery County, Maryland, United States

From Chevy Chase Section 4
18.9 mi
00h 24m
To Frederick
19.6 mi
00h 24m

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
66°F
Sunday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
9 to 15 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Hillcrest Place

    32 m · 7 sec · Hillcrest Place

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Sycamore Street

    92 m · 18 sec · Sycamore Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Meadow Lane

    134 m · 22 sec · Meadow Lane

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Thornapple Street

    1175 ft · 52 sec · Thornapple Street

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Connecticut Avenue

    1.6 mi · 4 min · Connecticut Avenue

  6. 6

    Take the ramp straight toward I 495 West: Northern Virginia, Frederick

    1678 ft · 41 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Capital Beltway

    1.7 mi · 2 min · Capital Beltway

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on I 270 North: Frederick

    3.6 mi · 5 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on I 270 North

    7 mi · 10 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward MD 117, MD 124 North: Clopper Road, West Diamond Avenue, Montgomery Village Avenue, Quince Orchard Road, Watkins Mill Road

    1052 ft · 16 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight right

    20.1 mi · 25 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward MD 85: Frederick, Buckeystown

    1678 ft · 49 sec

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Buckeystown Pike

    1.3 mi · 3 min · Buckeystown Pike

  14. 14

    Continue on Buckeystown Pike

    1354 ft · 31 sec · Buckeystown Pike

  15. 15

    Continue on East Street

    773 ft · 15 sec · East Street

  16. 16

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward East Street

    36 m · 2 sec · East Street

  17. 17

    Exit the roundabout onto East Street

    1640 ft · 33 sec · East Street

  18. 18

    Turn left onto East South Street

    610 ft · 24 sec · East South Street

  19. 19

    Turn right onto South Carroll Street

    1280 ft · 45 sec · South Carroll Street

  20. 20

    Turn left onto East Patrick Street

    812 ft · 25 sec · East Patrick Street

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Patrick Street

Car Route Details

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

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
21 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
2 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
54.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
MD 117
20.3 mi · 53%
I 270 North
10.6 mi · 28%
Capital Beltway
1.69 mi · 4%
Connecticut Avenue
1.62 mi · 4%
Buckeystown Pike
1.59 mi · 4%
East Street
0.48 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

MD 117

Merge slight right

20.1 mi · 00h 25m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
00h 48m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 38m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+3.7 mi
34.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Germantown
00h 24m from Chevy Chase Section 4
Leave By
4:52 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

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

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 38.5 miles (62 km) and usually takes 00h 48m in normal driving conditions.

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

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Germantown is a useful midpoint, sitting about 18.9 miles from Chevy Chase Section 4 and 19.6 miles from Frederick.

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

The direct path is about 34.8 miles (56 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.7 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:52 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.56 one way or $11.11 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 12.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Germantown

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 Germantown and the surrounding midpoint area.
Griffith Park at City Hall
Scenic stop 4.7 mi away

Griffith Park at City Hall

Gaithersburg , MD
29 S Summit Ave, Gaithersburg, MD 20877, United States
Rating 4.6/5 57 reviews Park
Gaithersburg City Hall
Meeting point 4.7 mi away

Gaithersburg City Hall

Gaithersburg , MD
31 S Summit Ave, Gaithersburg, MD 20877
Rating 4.1/5 14 reviews City Hall,City clerk's office,City government office
City of Rockville City Hall
Scenic stop 9.1 mi away

City of Rockville City Hall

Rockville , MD
111 Maryland Ave, Rockville, MD 20850, United States
Rating 4.5/5 4 reviews Park

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Germantown.

RAIL

Rockville station

15 mi away
251 Hungerford Drive at Park Rd.
BUS

Frederick Airport, MD

29 mi away
1341 Hughes Ford Road
RAIL

Frederick, MD

29 mi away
100 South East Street
RAIL

Washington Union Station

38 mi away
50 Massachusetts Ave NE

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Chevy Chase Section 4 and Frederick. Straight-line distance: 34.77 mi (55.95 km).

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#1 Chevy Chase Section 4

Town in Montgomery County, Maryland, United States

Population2,960
Coordinates38.9803900, -77.0816400
Altitude98
CountryUnited States
Frederick

#2 Frederick

The second most populous city in Frederick County, Maryland.

Population73,308
Coordinates39.4142700, -77.4105400
Altitude87
CountryUnited States
Start: Hillcrest Place (-77.08157, 38.980418)
End: East Patrick Street (-77.410551, 39.414165)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 62 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 16m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 57m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 46m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 38m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 33m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 28m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.36 gal
5.14 L · about $5.56
Round trip
$11.11
2.72 gal · 10.28 L
Estimated CO2
12.1 kg one way
Round trip: 24.2 kg / 53 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $5.56 $11.11
Mid-grade $4.60 $6.25 $12.51
Premium $4.95 $6.74 $13.47
Diesel $5.98 $8.13 $16.27

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 Chevy Chase Section 4 and Frederick. The current time is 04:26:24.

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.