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Trip from Chevy Chase, MD to Redland, MD

Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

25m

Distance

15.1 mi

24 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$3

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 6 min
4 AM
0h 23m ★
6 AM
0h 25m
8 AM
0h 29m
10 AM
0h 27m
12 PM
0h 26m
3 PM
0h 27m
5 PM
0h 29m
8 PM
0h 24m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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group of communities in Montgomery County, Maryland that straddles the northwest border of Washington, D.C., United States

Chevy Chase, MD

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Downtown Redland, MD, MD

Redland, MD

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Trip Overview

This 15.1-mile drive from Chevy Chase, MD to Redland, MD is a quick trip, estimated to take around 25 minutes. You'll primarily navigate on I-270 and the Capital Beltway, with a portion on Shady Grove Road, making it a 54% highway experience. Given its short distance and duration, this route is ideal for a single-day trip; no overnight stay is necessary. The estimated fuel cost is a modest $3, making it an economical choice. This journey stays within the Northeast region, offering a straightforward connection between two points in Maryland.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
I 270 8.1 mi 11m
Shady Grove Road 3.4 mi 6m
Capital Beltway 1.7 mi 2m
Muncaster Mill Road 0.3 mi <1m
Connecticut Avenue 0.3 mi <1m
Montrose Driveway 0.2 mi <1m
Stewart Driveway 0.1 mi <1m
Clifford Avenue <0.1 mi <1m
Longest stretch: I 270 — 8.1 mi, about 11m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Chevy Chase, MD and Redland, MD.

1

Start on Hutch Place

133 ft · 12 sec · Hutch Place
2

Turn left onto Clifford Avenue

450 ft · 22 sec · Clifford Avenue
3

Turn right onto Kenilworth Driveway

363 ft · 15 sec · Kenilworth Driveway
4

Continue on Montgomery Avenue

444 ft · 19 sec · Montgomery Avenue
5

Continue on Stewart Driveway

0.1 mi · 28 sec · Stewart Driveway
6

Turn right onto Montrose Driveway

0.2 mi · 44 sec · Montrose Driveway
7

Turn right onto MD 185

0.3 mi · 26 sec · Connecticut Avenue
8

Take the ramp

0.3 mi · 40 sec
Toward I 495 West: Northern Virginia, Frederick
9

Merge onto I 495

1.7 mi · 2 min · Capital Beltway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10

Keep slight right at fork onto I 270

3.6 mi · 4 min · I 270
Exit 35 Toward I 270 North: Frederick Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11

Keep slight right at fork onto I 270

4.6 mi · 6 min · I 270
Toward I 270 North Use the slight right lane.
12

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 19 sec
Exit 8 Toward Shady Grove Road, Redland Boulevard Use the slight right lane.
13

Keep slight left at fork

0.2 mi · 21 sec
Toward Shady Grove Road
14

Keep slight right at fork

442 ft · 10 sec
Toward Shady Grove Road East, Gaithersburg Use the slight right lane.
15

Turn straight onto Shady Grove Road

3.4 mi · 6 min · Shady Grove Road
16

Turn right onto MD 115

0.3 mi · 35 sec · Muncaster Mill Road
17

Turn right onto Redland Road

96 ft · 2 sec · Redland Road
18

Arrive at destination

Redland Road

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 13

5 decision points cluster between mile 2.8 and 11.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

8
2.8 mi into trip | ~5m in | I 270

Keep slight right at fork onto I 270 toward I 270 North: Frederick

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Exit 35 Toward I 270 North: Frederick
7
6.4 mi into trip | ~10m in | I 270

Keep slight right at fork onto I 270 toward I 270 North

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight right lane. Toward I 270 North
8
11 mi into trip | ~16m in

Take the exit toward Shady Grove Road, Redland Boulevard

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the slight right lane. Exit 8 Toward Shady Grove Road, Redland Boulevard
6
11.1 mi into trip | ~17m in

Keep slight left at fork toward Shady Grove Road

Highway fork - watch signs carefully

Toward Shady Grove Road
9
11.3 mi into trip | ~17m in

Keep slight right at fork toward Shady Grove Road East, Gaithersburg

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the slight right lane. Toward Shady Grove Road East, Gaithersburg

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$2.50 one way

$5.01 round trip

$4.21/gal 25.4 MPG avg 5 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.61 $2.74 $5.48
premium $4.93 $2.93 $5.86
diesel $5.61 $3.33 $6.67

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$3

Estimated CO2 emission: 5.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 60% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 4.5 0 $1.59 $0.72
Efficient EV 3.8 0 $1.32 $0.60
EV Truck/SUV 6 0 $2.11 $0.97

Gas CO2

5 kg

EV CO2

2 kg (60% less)

This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.

DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.

Travel Intel

Current conditions at both ends of the drive.

Forecast as of Apr 14, 2026

Origin

Chevy Chase, MD

Late night in Chevy Chase on Sunday

Local time

3:46 AM

EDT

Current temp

77°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Redland, MD

Late night in Redland on Sunday

Local time

3:46 AM

EDT

Current temp

87°F

Mostly Sunny

SW 10 mph 12% chance Live forecast

Time zone

Same local time

Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.

Temperature spread

10 degrees warmer at arrival

A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.

Road read

25m on the road

The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.

Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.

What kind of drive is this?

Expect a mixed drive on this route, with a significant 54% of it being highway. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 8.1 miles on I-270, offering a period of consistent speed. While much of the drive is on major roadways like I-270 and the Capital Beltway, you'll also transition to Shady Grove Road, which will likely offer a change of pace. This blend means you'll experience both faster-paced interstate travel and potentially more local road conditions as you approach your destination.

54% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
18 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 8.1 mi on I 270.

How Hard Is This Drive?

8/10

This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 2.8 miles in near I 270.

Driving Effort 8/10

Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a short but busy drive. With 13 decision points packed into just 15.1 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 25m.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 2.8 miles (I 270): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 6.4 miles (I 270): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 11 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.

Between Chevy Chase, MD and Redland, MD, road signs point toward Frederick, Shady Grove Road East and Gaithersburg.

Frederick

0.8 mi in | ~2m

Shady Grove Road East

11.3 mi in | ~17m

Gaithersburg

11.3 mi in | ~17m

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 25m. Total distance: 15.1 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

25m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (54%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 8.1 miles on I 270. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Redland, MD before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.

Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.

The main spots that need attention: at 2.8 miles (I 270): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 6.4 miles (I 270): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 11 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Redland, MD before heading back.

How this page is built

Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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