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

The driving distance from Chevy Chase Section 4, MD to Rockville, MD is about 10.7 miles (17.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 19m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 8.1 miles (13.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 38m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
10.68 mi
00h 19m
Flight
8.12 mi
13.06 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
8.12 mi
Kilometers
13.06 km
Flight Time

Driving Distance

Road route
10.68 mi
Kilometers
17.19 km
Drive Time
00h 19m

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 19m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Rockville
Sun, Apr 19, 6:06 AM EDT
Return by in Chevy Chase Section 4
Sun, Apr 19, 6:25 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Chevy Chase Section 4
2026-04-19T05:46
Arrive Rockville
Sun, Apr 19, 6:06 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 19m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:19 AM to 7:19 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:52 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Chevy Chase Section 4
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
North Bethesda
MD

A census-designated place in Montgomery County, Maryland.

From Chevy Chase Section 4
5.3 mi
00h 09m
To Rockville
5.4 mi
00h 09m

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
61°F
Sunday

Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
13 to 18 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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 right to continue on I 270 North

    1.8 mi · 2 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward MD 189: Falls Road

    753 ft · 18 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on MD 189 North: Falls Road, Rockville, Town Center

    567 ft · 14 sec

  12. 12

    Turn straight onto Falls Road

    132 m · 21 sec · Falls Road

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Great Falls Road

    1.1 km · 2 min · Great Falls Road

  14. 14

    Continue on West Montgomery Avenue

    1159 ft · 38 sec · West Montgomery Avenue

  15. 15

    Turn right onto South Washington Street

    19 m · 2 sec · South Washington Street

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Washington Street

Car Route Details

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

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
16 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
149.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 270 North
5.36 mi · 50%
Capital Beltway
1.69 mi · 16%
Connecticut Avenue
1.62 mi · 15%
Great Falls Road
0.66 mi · 6%
I 495 West
0.32 mi · 3%
Thornapple Street
0.22 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

I 270 North

Keep slight right to continue on I 270 North: Frederick

3.58 mi · 00h 05m

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 19m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 38m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+2.6 mi
8.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
North Bethesda
00h 09m from Chevy Chase Section 4
Leave By
7:52 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

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

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 Rockville?

The road trip is about 10.7 miles (17.2 km) and usually takes 00h 19m 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?

North Bethesda is a useful midpoint, sitting about 5.3 miles from Chevy Chase Section 4 and 5.4 miles from Rockville.

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

The direct path is about 8.1 miles (13.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.6 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 7:52 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.55 one way or $3.11 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 3.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near North Bethesda

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 North Bethesda and the surrounding midpoint area.
United States Capitol
Scenic stop 11.4 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 10.3 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
The John Wilson Building
Meeting point 10.4 mi away

The John Wilson Building

Washington , DC
1350 Pennsylvania Avenue NW, Washington, DC 20004
Rating 4.6/5 21 reviews City government office
Town Hall Liquor And Bar
Nearby stop 10.4 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 North Bethesda.

RAIL

Rockville station

5 mi away
251 Hungerford Drive at Park Rd.
RAIL

Washington Union Station

19 mi away
50 Massachusetts Ave NE
RAIL

New Carrollton station

24 mi away
4300 Garden City Drive
RAIL

Union Station

27 mi away
110 Callahan Drive

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Chevy Chase Section 4 and Rockville. Straight-line distance: 8.12 mi (13.06 km).

Photo coming soon

#1 Chevy Chase Section 4

Town in Montgomery County, Maryland, United States

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

#2 Rockville

The most populous city in Montgomery County, Maryland.

Population69,512
Coordinates39.0840000, -77.1527600
Altitude137
CountryUnited States
Start: Hillcrest Place (-77.08157, 38.980418)
End: South Washington Street (-77.152887, 39.083997)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 17 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 21m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 16m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 12m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 10m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 09m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 07m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.38 gal
1.43 L · about $1.55
Round trip
$3.11
0.76 gal · 2.86 L
Estimated CO2
3.4 kg one way
Round trip: 6.8 kg / 15 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $1.55 $3.11
Mid-grade $4.60 $1.75 $3.50
Premium $4.95 $1.88 $3.77
Diesel $5.98 $2.27 $4.54

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 Rockville. The current time is 05:46:52.

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.