How far is Chevy Chase Village, MD from Bethesda, MD?
The driving distance from Chevy Chase Village, MD to Bethesda, MD is about 2.2 miles (3.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 07m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 1.4 miles (2.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 15m 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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Town in Montgomery County, Maryland, United States
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Driving Route Map
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Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Chevy Chase Village and Bethesda.
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Start on West Irving Street
153 m · 27 sec · West Irving Street
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Turn left onto Connecticut Avenue
2669 ft · 1 min · Connecticut Avenue
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Turn left onto Bradley Lane
1.2 km · 2 min · Bradley Lane
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Turn right onto Wisconsin Avenue
1125 ft · 46 sec · Wisconsin Avenue
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Turn left onto Woodmont Avenue
1014 ft · 33 sec · Woodmont Avenue
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Turn left onto Bethesda Avenue
1429 ft · 56 sec · Bethesda Avenue
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Turn left
14 m · 3 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 Village and Bethesda.
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.
Bradley Lane
Turn left onto Bradley Lane
0.73 mi · 00h 02m
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.
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Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Chevy Chase Village to Bethesda?
The road trip is about 2.2 miles (3.5 km) and usually takes 00h 07m 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 4 is a useful midpoint, sitting about 1 miles from Chevy Chase Village and 1.2 miles from Bethesda.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 1.4 miles (2.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 0.8 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 8:14 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $0.33 one way or $0.65 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 0.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around Chevy Chase Village and Rain Showers Likely near Bethesda.
Stop Ideas Near Chevy Chase Section 4
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 Chevy Chase Section 4.
Washington Union Station
Rockville station
Union Station
New Carrollton station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Chevy Chase Village and Bethesda. Straight-line distance: 1.39 mi (2.24 km).
#1 Chevy Chase Village
Town in Montgomery County, Maryland, United States
| Population | 2,050 |
| Coordinates | 38.9692800, -77.0788700 |
| Altitude | 104 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Bethesda
A census-designated place (CDP) in Montgomery County, Maryland.
| Population | 62,448 |
| Coordinates | 38.9806700, -77.1002600 |
| Altitude | 97 |
| Country | United States |
End: (-77.100214, 38.980669)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 3 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 04m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 03m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 02m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 02m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 01m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 01m |
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 | $0.33 | $0.65 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $0.37 | $0.74 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $0.40 | $0.79 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $0.48 | $0.96 |
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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