How far is Chevy Chase Village, MD from Gaithersburg, MD?

The driving distance from Chevy Chase Village, MD to Gaithersburg, MD is about 17.3 miles (27.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 26m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 13.7 miles (22.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 53m 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
17.27 mi
00h 26m
Flight
13.71 mi
22.07 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
13.71 mi
Kilometers
22.07 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
17.27 mi
Kilometers
27.8 km
Drive Time
00h 26m

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 26m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Gaithersburg
Sun, Apr 19, 7:34 AM EDT
Return by in Chevy Chase Village
Sun, Apr 19, 8:01 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Chevy Chase Village
2026-04-19T07:07
Arrive Gaithersburg
Sun, Apr 19, 7:34 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 26m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:27 AM to 7:27 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:36 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Chevy Chase Village
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

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 Village
8.3 mi
00h 13m
To Gaithersburg
8.9 mi
00h 13m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
67°F
Sunday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
14 mph NW
Destination
61°F
Sunday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
9 to 14 mph NW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Chevy Chase Village and Gaithersburg.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Chevy Chase Village and Gaithersburg.

  1. 1

    Start on West Irving Street

    153 m · 27 sec · West Irving Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Connecticut Avenue

    2.5 mi · 6 min · Connecticut Avenue

  3. 3

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

    1678 ft · 41 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left onto Capital Beltway

    1.7 mi · 2 min · Capital Beltway

  5. 5

    Keep slight right to continue on I 270 North: Frederick

    3.6 mi · 5 min

  6. 6

    Keep slight right to continue on I 270 North

    7.3 mi · 10 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward MD 117, MD 124 South: Clopper Road, West Diamond Avenue, Quince Orchard Road

    1387 ft · 42 sec

  8. 8

    Turn left onto West Diamond Avenue

    2537 ft · 51 sec · West Diamond Avenue

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Meem Avenue

    616 ft · 29 sec · Meem Avenue

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Chestnut Street

    1033 ft · 35 sec · Chestnut Street

  11. 11

    Turn right onto North Frederick Avenue

    77 m · 7 sec · North Frederick Avenue

  12. 12

    Turn right

    26 m · 6 sec

  13. 13

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Chevy Chase Village and Gaithersburg.

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
13 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
75.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 270 North
10.9 mi · 63%
Connecticut Avenue
2.5 mi · 14%
Capital Beltway
1.69 mi · 10%
West Diamond Avenue
0.48 mi · 3%
I 495 West
0.32 mi · 2%
MD 117
0.26 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

I 270 North

Keep slight right to continue on I 270 North

7.32 mi · 00h 10m

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 26m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 54m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+3.6 mi
13.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
North Bethesda
00h 13m from Chevy Chase Village
Leave By
7:36 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Rain Showers Likely leaving Chevy Chase Village and Rain Showers Likely near Gaithersburg.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Chevy Chase Village to Gaithersburg?

The road trip is about 17.3 miles (27.8 km) and usually takes 00h 26m 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 8.3 miles from Chevy Chase Village and 8.9 miles from Gaithersburg.

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

The direct path is about 13.7 miles (22.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.6 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 7:36 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.49 one way or $4.98 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.4 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 Gaithersburg.

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 13.4 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 12.4 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 12.5 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 12.4 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 Village and Gaithersburg. Straight-line distance: 13.71 mi (22.07 km).

Chevy Chase Village

#1 Chevy Chase Village

Town in Montgomery County, Maryland, United States

Population2,050
Coordinates38.9692800, -77.0788700
Altitude104
CountryUnited States
Gaithersburg

#2 Gaithersburg

The second most populous city in Montgomery County, Maryland.

Population67,741
Coordinates39.1434400, -77.2013700
Altitude153
CountryUnited States
Start: West Irving Street (-77.078871, 38.969355)
End: (-77.201269, 39.143361)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 28 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 34m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 25m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 20m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 17m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 14m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 12m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.61 gal
2.31 L · about $2.49
Round trip
$4.98
1.22 gal · 4.62 L
Estimated CO2
5.4 kg one way
Round trip: 10.8 kg / 24 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $2.49 $4.98
Mid-grade $4.60 $2.81 $5.61
Premium $4.95 $3.02 $6.04
Diesel $5.98 $3.65 $7.30

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 Village and Gaithersburg. The current time is 07:07:39.

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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.