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

The driving distance from Silver Spring, MD to Chevy Chase, MD is about 3.5 miles (5.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 09m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 2.5 miles (4.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 18m 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
3.47 mi
00h 09m
Flight
2.56 mi
4.12 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
2.56 mi
Kilometers
4.12 km
Flight Time

Driving Distance

Road route
3.47 mi
Kilometers
5.59 km
Drive Time
00h 09m

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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 09m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Chevy Chase
Sun, Apr 19, 6:59 AM EDT
Return by in Silver Spring
Sun, Apr 19, 7:08 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Silver Spring
2026-04-19T06:50
Arrive Chevy Chase
Sun, Apr 19, 6:59 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 09m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:09 AM to 7:09 PM EDT

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

Leave by
8:12 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Silver Spring
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 Silver Spring
1.7 mi
00h 04m
To Chevy Chase
1.7 mi
00h 04m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
63°F
Sunday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
9 to 14 mph W
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 Silver Spring and Chevy Chase.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    26 m · 8 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right

    61 m · 15 sec

  3. 3

    Merge slight left onto Georgia Avenue

    1160 ft · 23 sec · Georgia Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Wayne Avenue

    994 ft · 41 sec · Wayne Avenue

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Colesville Road

    786 ft · 24 sec · Colesville Road

  6. 6

    Turn right onto East-West Highway

    1.8 mi · 4 min · East-West Highway

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Jones Mill Road

    2148 ft · 47 sec · Jones Mill Road

  8. 8

    Turn slight left onto Jones Bridge Road

    1037 ft · 31 sec · Jones Bridge Road

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Brierly Road

    1105 ft · 55 sec · Brierly Road

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Kenilworth Driveway

    603 ft · 28 sec · Kenilworth Driveway

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Clifford Avenue

    137 m · 24 sec · Clifford Avenue

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Hutch Place

    41 m · 6 sec · Hutch Place

  13. 13

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Hutch Place

Car Route Details

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

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
13 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
1
1 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
371.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
East-West Highway
1.82 mi · 53%
Jones Mill Road
0.41 mi · 12%
Georgia Avenue
0.22 mi · 6%
Brierly Road
0.21 mi · 6%
Jones Bridge Road
0.2 mi · 6%
Wayne Avenue
0.19 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

East-West Highway

Turn right onto East-West Highway

1.82 mi · 00h 04m

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 09m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 18m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+1 mi
2.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
North Chevy Chase
00h 04m from Silver Spring
Leave By
8:12 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Rain Showers Likely leaving Silver Spring 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 Silver Spring to Chevy Chase?

The road trip is about 3.5 miles (5.6 km) and usually takes 00h 09m 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 1.7 miles from Silver Spring and 1.7 miles from Chevy Chase.

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

The direct path is about 2.5 miles (4.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 1 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 8:12 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $0.49 one way or $0.98 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 1.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around Silver Spring and Rain Showers near Chevy Chase.

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 6.3 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 11.2 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 6.3 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 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 Silver Spring and Chevy Chase. Straight-line distance: 2.56 mi (4.12 km).

Silver Spring

#1 Silver Spring

A city in Montgomery County, Maryland.

Population71,452
Coordinates38.9906700, -77.0260900
Altitude104
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: Silver Spring (-77.02609, 38.99067)
End: Chevy Chase (-77.07115, 39.00287)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 6 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 06m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 05m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 04m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 03m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 02m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 02m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.12 gal
0.46 L · about $0.49
Round trip
$0.98
0.24 gal · 0.92 L
Estimated CO2
1.1 kg one way
Round trip: 2.1 kg / 5 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $0.49 $0.98
Mid-grade $4.60 $0.55 $1.10
Premium $4.95 $0.59 $1.19
Diesel $5.98 $0.72 $1.44

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 Silver Spring and Chevy Chase. The current time is 06:50:11.

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.