How far is Rockville, MD from Chevy Chase, MD?
The driving distance from Rockville, MD to Chevy Chase, MD is about 9.6 miles (15.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 17m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 7.1 miles (11.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 35m 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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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
A census-designated place in Montgomery County, Maryland.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Rockville and Chevy Chase.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Rockville and Chevy Chase.
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Start on South Washington Street
19 m · 9 sec · South Washington Street
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Turn left onto West Montgomery Avenue
1144 ft · 34 sec · West Montgomery Avenue
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Continue on Great Falls Road
1 km · 2 min · Great Falls Road
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Turn right onto Falls Road
132 m · 17 sec · Falls Road
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Continue on Falls Road
144 m · 18 sec · Falls Road
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Take the ramp slight left toward I 270 South
1769 ft · 51 sec
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Merge slight left
2.6 mi · 3 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 270 South: Silver Spring, College Park
2.8 mi · 4 min
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Merge slight right onto Capital Beltway
1.5 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 Rockville 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.
I 270 South
Keep slight left to continue on I 270 South: Silver Spring, College Park
2.76 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 Rockville 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 Rockville to Chevy Chase?
The road trip is about 9.6 miles (15.5 km) and usually takes 00h 17m 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 4.8 miles from Rockville and 4.8 miles from Chevy Chase.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 7.1 miles (11.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.5 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 7:54 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.39 one way or $2.78 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers around Rockville and Rain Showers near Chevy Chase.
Stop Ideas Near North Bethesda
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
United States Capitol
D C Government
The John Wilson Building
Town Hall Liquor And Bar
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to North Bethesda.
Rockville station
Washington Union Station
New Carrollton station
Union Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Rockville and Chevy Chase. Straight-line distance: 7.11 mi (11.45 km).
#1 Rockville
The most populous city in Montgomery County, Maryland.
| Population | 69,512 |
| Coordinates | 39.0840000, -77.1527600 |
| Altitude | 137 |
| 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: 16 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 19m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 14m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 11m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 09m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 08m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 07m |
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 | $1.39 | $2.78 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $1.56 | $3.13 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $1.68 | $3.37 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $2.03 | $4.07 |
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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