How far is Chevy Chase Village, MD from Silver Spring, MD?

The driving distance from Chevy Chase Village, MD to Silver Spring, MD is about 5 miles (8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 14m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 3.2 miles (5.1 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
4.96 mi
00h 14m
Flight
3.2 mi
5.15 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
3.2 mi
Kilometers
5.15 km
Flight Time

Driving Distance

Road route
4.96 mi
Kilometers
7.98 km
Drive Time
00h 14m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 14m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Silver Spring
Sun, Apr 19, 5:59 AM EDT
Return by in Chevy Chase Village
Sun, Apr 19, 6:14 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Chevy Chase Village
2026-04-19T05:45
Arrive Silver Spring
Sun, Apr 19, 5:59 AM 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

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 Chevy Chase
MD

Village in Montgomery County, Maryland, United States

From Chevy Chase Village
2.4 mi
00h 07m
To Silver Spring
2.6 mi
00h 07m

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
63°F
Sunday

Rain Showers Likely

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

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on West Irving Street

    153 m · 27 sec · West Irving Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Connecticut Avenue

    1.3 mi · 3 min · Connecticut Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn slight right

    52 m · 6 sec

  4. 4

    Turn straight onto East-West Highway

    2.7 mi · 6 min · East-West Highway

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Colesville Road

    774 ft · 23 sec · Colesville Road

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Wayne Avenue

    945 ft · 33 sec · Wayne Avenue

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Georgia Avenue

    1529 ft · 33 sec · Georgia Avenue

  8. 8

    Continue on Georgia Avenue

    28 m · 10 sec · Georgia Avenue

  9. 9

    Turn right

    48 m · 14 sec

  10. 10

    Turn right

    26 m · 6 sec

  11. 11

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
220 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
East-West Highway
2.67 mi · 54%
Connecticut Avenue
1.26 mi · 25%
Georgia Avenue
0.31 mi · 6%
Wayne Avenue
0.18 mi · 4%
Colesville Road
0.15 mi · 3%
West Irving Street
0.1 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

East-West Highway

Turn straight onto East-West Highway

2.67 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
+1.8 mi
3.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
North Chevy Chase
00h 07m from Chevy Chase Village
Leave By
8:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Rain Showers Likely leaving Chevy Chase Village and Rain Showers Likely near Silver Spring.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 5 miles (8 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?

North Chevy Chase is a useful midpoint, sitting about 2.4 miles from Chevy Chase Village and 2.6 miles from Silver Spring.

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

The direct path is about 3.2 miles (5.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.8 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 8:00 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $0.69 one way or $1.39 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 1.5 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 Silver Spring.

Stop Ideas Near North Chevy Chase

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 Chevy Chase and the surrounding midpoint area.
United States Capitol
Scenic stop 7.6 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 6.5 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 11.3 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 6.8 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 Chevy Chase.

RAIL

Rockville station

11 mi away
251 Hungerford Drive at Park Rd.
RAIL

Washington Union Station

13 mi away
50 Massachusetts Ave NE
RAIL

New Carrollton station

19 mi away
4300 Garden City Drive
RAIL

Union Station

22 mi away
110 Callahan Drive

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Chevy Chase Village and Silver Spring. Straight-line distance: 3.2 mi (5.15 km).

Chevy Chase Village

#1 Chevy Chase Village

Town in Montgomery County, Maryland, United States

Population2,050
Coordinates38.9692800, -77.0788700
Altitude104
CountryUnited States
Silver Spring

#2 Silver Spring

A city in Montgomery County, Maryland.

Population71,452
Coordinates38.9906700, -77.0260900
Altitude104
CountryUnited States
Start: West Irving Street (-77.078871, 38.969355)
End: (-77.026096, 38.9908)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 8 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 09m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 07m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 05m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 04m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 04m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 03m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.17 gal
0.66 L · about $0.69
Round trip
$1.39
0.34 gal · 1.32 L
Estimated CO2
1.5 kg one way
Round trip: 3 kg / 7 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $0.69 $1.39
Mid-grade $4.60 $0.78 $1.56
Premium $4.95 $0.84 $1.68
Diesel $5.98 $1.02 $2.03

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 Silver Spring. The current time is 05:45:15.

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.