Origin
Chevy Chase Section 4, MD
Morning in Chevy Chase Section 4 on Sunday
Local time
10:40 AM
EDT
Current temp
75°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Chevy Chase Section 4, MD to North Bethesda, MD
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
13m
Distance
6.4 mi
10 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$1
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 13m
★
6 AM
0h 14m
8 AM
0h 16m
10 AM
0h 15m
12 PM
0h 14m
3 PM
0h 15m
5 PM
0h 16m
8 PM
0h 13m
★
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
North Bethesda, MD
Kelly
Trip Overview
Chevy Chase Section 4, MD to North Bethesda, MD is 6.4 miles and takes about 13 minutes via Rockville Pike, Connecticut Avenue, and Capital Beltway, with a fuel budget near $1 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This is a straightforward, same-day trip connecting two points within Maryland's Northeast region. Given its short distance and local road profile, it's an easy drive for anyone needing to navigate between these specific communities. Expect a few turns rather than a long, unbroken stretch of highway.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Rockville Pike | 1.8 mi | 3m |
| Connecticut Avenue | 1.6 mi | 3m |
| Capital Beltway | 1.4 mi | 1m |
| Nicholson Lane | 0.3 mi | 1m |
| Thornapple Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Tudor Lane | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Meadow Lane | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Commonwealth Drive | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Rockville Pike
— 1.8 mi, about 3m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Chevy Chase Section 4, MD and North Bethesda, MD.
1
Start on Hillcrest Place
105 ft
·
6 sec
·
Hillcrest Place
2
Turn right onto Sycamore Street
301 ft
·
18 sec
·
Sycamore Street
3
Turn left onto Meadow Lane
439 ft
·
22 sec
·
Meadow Lane
4
Turn right onto Thornapple Street
0.2 mi
·
51 sec
·
Thornapple Street
5
Turn left onto MD 185
1.6 mi
·
3 min
·
Connecticut Avenue
6
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
40 sec
Toward I 495 West: Northern Virginia, Frederick
7
Merge onto I 495
1.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Capital Beltway
8
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
37 sec
Exit 34
Toward MD 355: Bethesda, Rockville
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Turn straight onto MD 355
1.8 mi
·
3 min
·
Rockville Pike
10
Turn left onto Nicholson Lane
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Nicholson Lane
Use the left lane.
11
Turn left onto Commonwealth Drive
347 ft
·
17 sec
·
Commonwealth Drive
12
Turn right onto Tudor Lane
338 ft
·
15 sec
·
Tudor Lane
13
Continue on Tudor Lane
146 ft
·
6 sec
·
Tudor Lane
14
Arrive at destination
Tudor Lane
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 95 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 6.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Sycamore Street
Turn right onto Sycamore Street
Navigation decision point
5
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Meadow Lane
Turn left onto Meadow Lane
Navigation decision point
8
3.7 mi into trip
|
~7m in
Take the exit toward MD 355: Bethesda, Rockville
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 34
Toward MD 355: Bethesda, Rockville
6
5.9 mi into trip
|
~12m in
|
Nicholson Lane
Turn left onto Nicholson Lane
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
5
6.3 mi into trip
|
~13m in
|
Tudor Lane
Turn right onto Tudor Lane
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.06 one way
$2.12 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
2 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $1.16 | $2.32 |
| premium | $4.93 | $1.24 | $2.48 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $1.41 | $2.83 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$1
Estimated CO2 emission: 2.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 50% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 1.9 | 0 | $0.67 | $0.31 |
| Efficient EV | 1.6 | 0 | $0.56 | $0.26 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 2.6 | 0 | $0.90 | $0.41 |
Gas CO2
2 kg
EV CO2
1 kg (50% 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
North Bethesda, MD
Morning in North Bethesda on Sunday
Local time
10:40 AM
EDT
Current temp
93°F
Mostly Sunny
SW 9 to 14 mph
3% 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
18 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
13m 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?
This is a turn-heavy local drive, covering just 6.4 miles with no highway share. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 1.8 miles on Rockville Pike. You'll navigate through suburban Maryland, primarily using main roads like Rockville Pike and Connecticut Avenue. The drive involves a series of local intersections and turns, so keep your attention focused on navigation and traffic signals.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
14 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 1.8 mi on Rockville Pike.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Sycamore Street.
Driving Effort
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 13m drive. You will face about 9 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Sycamore Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (Meadow Lane): Navigation decision point; at 3.7 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.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Chevy Chase Section 4, MD and North Bethesda, MD, road signs point toward Frederick and Rockville.
Frederick
2 mi in
|
~5m
Rockville
3.7 mi in
|
~7m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
This 6.4-mile drive is perfect for a quick weekend jaunt, easily completed as a same-day round trip with minimal time commitment.
Family Friendly
With a short 13-minute drive and no highway, this route is manageable for families, though the 4/10 complexity means paying attention to turns.
Solo Traveler
At just 6.4 miles and 13 minutes, this is a comfortable and straightforward drive for a solo traveler looking for a simple local trip.
EV Driver
This 6.4-mile route is incredibly short, making it ideal for EV drivers who won't need to worry about charging at all on this particular trip.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 1.8 miles on Rockville Pike. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
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: near the start (Sycamore Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (Meadow Lane): Navigation decision point; at 3.7 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 North Bethesda, 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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