How far is North Bethesda, MD from Chevy Chase, MD?
The driving distance from North Bethesda, MD to Chevy Chase, MD is about 5.3 miles (8.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 12m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 3.9 miles (6.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 24m 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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A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town located in Montgomery County, Maryland, United States
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between North Bethesda and Chevy Chase.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between North Bethesda and Chevy Chase.
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Start on Tudor Lane
45 m · 9 sec · Tudor Lane
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Tudor Lane
103 m · 21 sec · Tudor Lane
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Turn left onto Commonwealth Drive
106 m · 17 sec · Commonwealth Drive
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Turn right onto Nicholson Lane
1767 ft · 59 sec · Nicholson Lane
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Turn right onto Rockville Pike
1.8 mi · 4 min · Rockville Pike
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Take the ramp slight left toward I 495 East: Baltimore, Silver Spring
1690 ft · 36 sec
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Merge slight right onto Capital Beltway
1.3 mi · 2 min · Capital Beltway
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Take the exit slight right toward MD 185: Chevy Chase, Kensington
842 ft · 21 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on MD 185 South: Connecticut Avenue South, Chevy Chase
697 ft · 17 sec
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Turn straight onto Connecticut Avenue
1272 ft · 27 sec · Connecticut Avenue
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Turn right onto Jones Bridge Road
897 ft · 29 sec · Jones Bridge Road
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Continue on Jones Bridge Road
938 ft · 35 sec · Jones Bridge Road
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Turn left onto Kensington Parkway
560 ft · 22 sec · Kensington Parkway
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Turn right onto Montrose Driveway
159 m · 27 sec · Montrose Driveway
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Turn left onto Stewart Driveway
618 ft · 27 sec · Stewart Driveway
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Continue on Montgomery Avenue
135 m · 20 sec · Montgomery Avenue
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Continue on Kenilworth Driveway
111 m · 22 sec · Kenilworth Driveway
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Turn left onto Clifford Avenue
137 m · 24 sec · Clifford Avenue
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Turn right onto Hutch Place
41 m · 6 sec · Hutch Place
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Hutch Place
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between North Bethesda and Chevy Chase.
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.
Rockville Pike
Turn right onto Rockville Pike
1.8 mi · 00h 04m
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.
Rain Showers leaving North Bethesda 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 North Bethesda to Chevy Chase?
The road trip is about 5.3 miles (8.6 km) and usually takes 00h 12m 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 View is a useful midpoint, sitting about 2.7 miles from North Bethesda and 2.7 miles from Chevy Chase.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 3.9 miles (6.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.4 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 8:06 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $0.78 one way or $1.55 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 1.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
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Stop Ideas Near Chevy Chase View
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 View.
Rockville station
Washington Union Station
New Carrollton station
Union Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between North Bethesda and Chevy Chase. Straight-line distance: 3.85 mi (6.2 km).
#1 North Bethesda
A census-designated place in Montgomery County, Maryland.
| Population | 43,828 |
| Coordinates | 39.0445500, -77.1188700 |
| Altitude | 120 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Chevy Chase
Unincorporated community in Montgomery County, Maryland, United States
| Population | 2,980 |
| Coordinates | 39.0028700, -77.0711500 |
| Altitude | 109 |
| Country | United States |
End: Chevy Chase (-77.07115, 39.00287)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 9 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 10m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 07m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 06m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 05m |
| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $4.09 | $0.78 | $1.55 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $0.87 | $1.75 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $0.94 | $1.88 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $1.14 | $2.27 |
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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