How far is City of Baltimore, MD from Chevy Chase, MD?

The driving distance from City of Baltimore, MD to Chevy Chase, MD is about 36.5 miles (58.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 50m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 31.6 miles (50.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 41m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
36.53 mi
00h 50m
Flight
31.62 mi
50.88 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
31.62 mi
Kilometers
50.88 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
36.53 mi
Kilometers
58.79 km
Drive Time
00h 50m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 00h 50m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Chevy Chase
Sun, Apr 19, 6:30 AM EDT
Return by in City of Baltimore
Sun, Apr 19, 7:21 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave City of Baltimore
2026-04-19T05:39
Arrive Chevy Chase
Sun, Apr 19, 6:30 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 50m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:51 AM to 10:51 AM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
4:48 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in City of Baltimore
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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 Laurel
MD

Census-designated place in Howard County, Maryland, United States

From City of Baltimore
18.3 mi
00h 25m
To Chevy Chase
18.3 mi
00h 25m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
63°F
Sunday

Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 17 mph NW
Destination
61°F
Sunday

Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
13 to 17 mph NW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between City of Baltimore and Chevy Chase.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between City of Baltimore and Chevy Chase.

  1. 1

    Start on East Fayette Street

    149 m · 23 sec · East Fayette Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Saint Paul Street

    95 m · 11 sec · Saint Paul Street

  3. 3

    Continue on Light Street

    1913 ft · 1 min · Light Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto East Conway Street

    1625 ft · 52 sec · East Conway Street

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Cal Ripken Way

    1.1 km · 2 min · Cal Ripken Way

  6. 6

    Keep slight left to continue on I 95 South: Washington

    1.2 km · 1 min

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    24.6 mi · 29 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward I 495 West: Silver Spring, Bethesda, College Park

    1 km · 1 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on I 495 West: Silver Spring, Bethesda

    1.3 km · 2 min

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Capital Beltway

    6.4 mi · 8 min · Capital Beltway

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward MD 185: Kensington, Chevy Chase

    2221 ft · 54 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on MD 185 South: Connecticut Avenue South, Chevy Chase

    75 m · 8 sec

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Connecticut Avenue

    2403 ft · 51 sec · Connecticut Avenue

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Jones Bridge Road

    897 ft · 29 sec · Jones Bridge Road

  15. 15

    Continue on Jones Bridge Road

    938 ft · 35 sec · Jones Bridge Road

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Kensington Parkway

    560 ft · 22 sec · Kensington Parkway

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Montrose Driveway

    159 m · 27 sec · Montrose Driveway

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Stewart Driveway

    618 ft · 27 sec · Stewart Driveway

  19. 19

    Continue on Montgomery Avenue

    135 m · 20 sec · Montgomery Avenue

  20. 20

    Continue on Kenilworth Driveway

    111 m · 22 sec · Kenilworth Driveway

  21. 21

    Turn left onto Clifford Avenue

    137 m · 24 sec · Clifford Avenue

  22. 22

    Turn right onto Hutch Place

    41 m · 6 sec · Hutch Place

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Hutch Place

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between City of Baltimore and Chevy Chase.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
23 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
63 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 95 South
25.3 mi · 69%
Capital Beltway
6.4 mi · 18%
I 495 West
1.44 mi · 4%
Cal Ripken Way
0.71 mi · 2%
Connecticut Avenue
0.45 mi · 1%
MD 185
0.42 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 95 South

Merge slight left

24.6 mi · 00h 29m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
00h 50m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 42m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+4.9 mi
31.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
North Laurel
00h 25m from City of Baltimore
Leave By
4:48 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Rain Showers leaving City of Baltimore and Rain Showers near Chevy Chase.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from City of Baltimore to Chevy Chase?

The road trip is about 36.5 miles (58.8 km) and usually takes 00h 50m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

North Laurel is a useful midpoint, sitting about 18.3 miles from City of Baltimore and 18.3 miles from Chevy Chase.

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

The direct path is about 31.6 miles (50.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.9 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:48 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.27 one way or $10.54 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers around City of Baltimore and Rain Showers near Chevy Chase.

Stop Ideas Near North Laurel

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around North Laurel, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to North Laurel.

RAIL

BWI Rail Station

16 mi away
7 Amtrak Way
RAIL

New Carrollton station

21 mi away
4300 Garden City Drive
RAIL

Rockville station

25 mi away
251 Hungerford Drive at Park Rd.
RAIL

Washington Union Station

29 mi away
50 Massachusetts Ave NE

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between City of Baltimore and Chevy Chase. Straight-line distance: 31.62 mi (50.88 km).

City of Baltimore

#1 City of Baltimore

Independent city in Maryland, United States

Population621,849
Coordinates39.2903800, -76.6121900
Altitude10
CountryUnited States
Chevy Chase

#2 Chevy Chase

Unincorporated community in Montgomery County, Maryland, United States

Population2,980
Coordinates39.0028700, -77.0711500
Altitude109
CountryUnited States
Start: City of Baltimore (-76.61219, 39.29038)
End: Chevy Chase (-77.07115, 39.00287)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 59 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 13m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 54m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 43m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 36m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 31m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 27m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.29 gal
4.88 L · about $5.27
Round trip
$10.54
2.58 gal · 9.76 L
Estimated CO2
11.5 kg one way
Round trip: 22.9 kg / 50 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $5.27 $10.54
Mid-grade $4.60 $5.93 $11.87
Premium $4.95 $6.39 $12.78
Diesel $5.98 $7.71 $15.43

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 City of Baltimore and Chevy Chase. The current time is 05:39:39.

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.