How far is Chevy Chase Village, MD from North Bethesda, MD?

The driving distance from Chevy Chase Village, MD to North Bethesda, MD is about 7 miles (11.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 14m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 5.7 miles (9.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 29m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
6.97 mi
00h 14m
Flight
5.63 mi
9.06 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
5.63 mi
Kilometers
9.06 km
Flight Time

Driving Distance

Road route
6.97 mi
Kilometers
11.21 km
Drive Time
00h 14m

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 14m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in North Bethesda
Sat, Apr 11, 6:34 PM EDT
Return by in Chevy Chase Village
Sat, Apr 11, 6:49 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Chevy Chase Village
2026-04-11T18:19
Arrive North Bethesda
Sat, Apr 11, 6:34 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 14m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:15 AM to 7:15 PM EDT

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

Leave by
8:00 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
South Kensington
MD

Unincorporated area in Montgomery County, Maryland, United States of America

From Chevy Chase Village
3.5 mi
00h 07m
To North Bethesda
3.5 mi
00h 07m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
70°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 11 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 to 12 mph NW
Destination
69°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 11 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
9 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Capital Beltway

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward MD 355: Bethesda, Rockville

    1995 ft · 38 sec

  6. 6

    Turn straight onto Rockville Pike

    1.8 mi · 4 min · Rockville Pike

  7. 7

    Turn left onto Nicholson Lane

    1816 ft · 1 min · Nicholson Lane

  8. 8

    Turn left onto Commonwealth Drive

    106 m · 18 sec · Commonwealth Drive

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Tudor Lane

    103 m · 16 sec · Tudor Lane

  10. 10

    Continue on Tudor Lane

    45 m · 7 sec · Tudor Lane

  11. 11

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Tudor Lane

Car Route Details

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

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
11 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
157.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Connecticut Avenue
2.5 mi · 36%
Rockville Pike
1.81 mi · 26%
Capital Beltway
1.37 mi · 20%
MD 355
0.38 mi · 5%
Nicholson Lane
0.34 mi · 5%
I 495 West
0.32 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

Connecticut Avenue

Turn left onto Connecticut Avenue

2.5 mi · 00h 06m

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 14m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 30m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+1.3 mi
5.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
South Kensington
00h 07m from Chevy Chase Village
Leave By
8:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Chevy Chase Village and Mostly Sunny near North Bethesda.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 7 miles (11.2 km) and usually takes 00h 14m 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?

South Kensington is a useful midpoint, sitting about 3.5 miles from Chevy Chase Village and 3.5 miles from North Bethesda.

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

The direct path is about 5.7 miles (9.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.3 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 8:00 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.02 one way or $2.04 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 2.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Chevy Chase Village and Mostly Sunny near North Bethesda.

Stop Ideas Near South Kensington

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 South Kensington and the surrounding midpoint area.
United States Capitol
Scenic stop 9.2 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 8.1 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
THEARC: Town Hall Education Arts Recreation Campus
Meeting point 12.9 mi away

THEARC: Town Hall Education Arts Recreation Campus

Washington , DC
1901 Mississippi Ave SE, Washington, DC 20020
Rating 4.7/5 64 reviews Recreation center,City Hall
Town Hall Liquor And Bar
Nearby stop 8.3 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 South Kensington.

RAIL

Rockville station

9 mi away
251 Hungerford Drive at Park Rd.
RAIL

Washington Union Station

15 mi away
50 Massachusetts Ave NE
RAIL

New Carrollton station

20 mi away
4300 Garden City Drive
RAIL

Union Station

24 mi away
110 Callahan Drive

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Chevy Chase Village and North Bethesda. Straight-line distance: 5.63 mi (9.06 km).

Chevy Chase Village

#1 Chevy Chase Village

Town in Montgomery County, Maryland, United States

Population2,050
Coordinates38.9692800, -77.0788700
Altitude104
CountryUnited States
North Bethesda

#2 North Bethesda

A census-designated place in Montgomery County, Maryland.

Population43,828
Coordinates39.0445500, -77.1188700
Altitude120
CountryUnited States
Start: Chevy Chase Village (-77.07887, 38.96928)
End: North Bethesda (-77.11887, 39.04455)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 11 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 13m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 10m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 08m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 06m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 05m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 05m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.25 gal
0.93 L · about $1.02
Round trip
$2.04
0.5 gal · 1.86 L
Estimated CO2
2.2 kg one way
Round trip: 4.4 kg / 10 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $1.02 $2.04
Mid-grade $4.60 $1.15 $2.30
Premium $4.95 $1.24 $2.48
Diesel $5.98 $1.50 $2.99

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 11, 2026

There is no time difference between Chevy Chase Village and North Bethesda. The current time is 18:19:49.

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.