Origin
Chevy Chase Section 4, MD
Late night in Chevy Chase Section 4 on Sunday
Local time
5:55 AM
EDT
Current temp
75°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Chevy Chase Section 4, MD to Gaithersburg, MD
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
26m
Distance
16.7 mi
27 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 24m
★
6 AM
0h 26m
8 AM
0h 31m
10 AM
0h 28m
12 PM
0h 27m
3 PM
0h 28m
5 PM
0h 30m
8 PM
0h 25m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Chevy Chase Section 4, MD
Connor Scott McManus
Gaithersburg, MD
Kristopher Hines
Trip Overview
This straightforward 16.7-mile drive from Chevy Chase Section 4, MD to Gaithersburg, MD is designed for a single day, taking approximately 26 minutes. With no highway driving involved, this route primarily utilizes local roads like Sycamore Street and Meadow Lane, making it a turn-heavy local experience. Budget around $3 for fuel for this short trip, which has no designated stops. Given its brevity, this journey is perfect for a quick excursion within the Northeast region, offering a simple and efficient way to travel between these two Maryland communities.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Sycamore Street | — | — |
| Meadow Lane | — | — |
| Thornapple Street | — | — |
| Connecticut Avenue | — | — |
| I 495 West | — | — |
| Capital Beltway | — | — |
| I 270 North | — | — |
| MD 117 | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Sycamore Street
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Chevy Chase Section 4, MD and Gaithersburg, MD.
1
Start on Hillcrest Place
105 ft
·
7 sec
·
Hillcrest Place
2
Turn right onto Sycamore Street
302 ft
·
18 sec
·
Sycamore Street
3
Turn left onto Meadow Lane
440 ft
·
22 sec
·
Meadow Lane
4
Turn right onto Thornapple Street
0.2 mi
·
52 sec
·
Thornapple Street
5
Turn left onto Connecticut Avenue
1.6 mi
·
3 min
·
Connecticut Avenue
6
Take the ramp straight toward I 495 West: Northern Virginia, Frederick
0.3 mi
·
41 sec
·
I 495 West: Northern Virginia, Frederick
7
Merge slight left onto Capital Beltway
1.7 mi
·
2 min
·
Capital Beltway
8
Keep slight right to continue on I 270 North: Frederick
3.6 mi
·
4 min
·
I 270 North: Frederick
9
Keep slight right to continue on I 270 North
7.3 mi
·
9 min
·
I 270 North
10
Take the exit slight right toward MD 117, MD 124 South: Clopper Road, West Diamond Avenue, Quince Orchard Road
0.3 mi
·
42 sec
·
MD 117, MD 124 South: Clopper Road, West Diamond Avenue, Quince Orchard Road
11
Turn left onto West Diamond Avenue
0.5 mi
·
51 sec
·
West Diamond Avenue
12
Turn left onto Meem Avenue
0.1 mi
·
29 sec
·
Meem Avenue
13
Turn right onto Chestnut Street
0.2 mi
·
35 sec
·
Chestnut Street
14
Turn right onto North Frederick Avenue
253 ft
·
7 sec
·
North Frederick Avenue
15
Turn right
85 ft
·
6 sec
16
Arrive at your destination
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.77 one way
$5.54 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
6 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $3.03 | $6.06 |
| premium | $4.93 | $3.24 | $6.48 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.69 | $7.37 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 5.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 5 | 0 | $1.75 | $0.80 |
| Efficient EV | 4.2 | 0 | $1.46 | $0.67 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 6.7 | 0 | $2.34 | $1.07 |
Gas CO2
6 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (67% 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.
Destination
Gaithersburg, MD
Late night in Gaithersburg on Sunday
Local time
5:55 AM
EDT
Current temp
73°F
Unavailable
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
2 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
26m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a turn-heavy local drive for the entirety of this 16.7-mile journey, with zero highway share. This means you'll be navigating a series of local streets, including Sycamore Street and Meadow Lane, rather than sustained highway cruising. The longest uninterrupted stretch on this route is not specified, suggesting frequent intersections and changes in direction. The character of the road remains consistent as a local drive, emphasizing community roads over high-speed travel, making it a more intimate way to experience the area.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
16 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Main road: Sycamore Street.
How Hard Is This Drive?
1/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Chevy Chase Section 4, MD to Gaithersburg, MD is easy. At 26m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Chevy Chase Section 4, MD to Gaithersburg, MD is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 26m. Total distance: 16.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
26m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Chevy Chase Section 4, MD to Gaithersburg, MD is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Gaithersburg, 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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