Origin
Chevy Chase Village, MD
Morning in Chevy Chase Village on Sunday
Local time
9:41 AM
EDT
Current temp
76°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Chevy Chase Village, 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
28m
Distance
16.8 mi
27 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 26m
★
6 AM
0h 29m
8 AM
0h 34m
10 AM
0h 30m
12 PM
0h 30m
3 PM
0h 31m
5 PM
0h 33m
8 PM
0h 27m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Chevy Chase Village, MD
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Redland, MD
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Trip Overview
This short 16.8-mile journey from Chevy Chase Village, MD to Redland, MD takes approximately 28 minutes, making it a perfect candidate for a single-day trip. You'll spend about 48% of your drive on highways, primarily utilizing I-270. The estimated fuel cost for this route is around $3, which is quite budget-friendly. Given the short distance and duration, this drive offers flexibility for when you depart and whether you need to plan for overnight stays. It's a straightforward connection within the Northeast region of Maryland.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 270 | 8.1 mi | 11m |
| Shady Grove Road | 3.4 mi | 6m |
| Connecticut Avenue | 2.5 mi | 5m |
| Capital Beltway | 1.7 mi | 2m |
| Muncaster Mill Road | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| West Irving Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Redland Road | <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 Village, MD and Redland, MD.
1
Start on West Irving Street
501 ft
·
27 sec
·
West Irving Street
2
Turn left onto MD 185
2.5 mi
·
5 min
·
Connecticut Avenue
3
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
40 sec
Toward I 495 West: Northern Virginia, Frederick
4
Merge onto I 495
1.7 mi
·
2 min
·
Capital Beltway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
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.
6
Keep slight right at fork onto I 270
4.6 mi
·
6 min
·
I 270
Toward I 270 North
Use the slight right lane.
7
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
19 sec
Exit 8
Toward Shady Grove Road, Redland Boulevard
Use the slight right lane.
8
Keep slight left at fork
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
Toward Shady Grove Road
9
Keep slight right at fork
442 ft
·
10 sec
Toward Shady Grove Road East, Gaithersburg
Use the slight right lane.
10
Turn straight onto Shady Grove Road
3.4 mi
·
6 min
·
Shady Grove Road
11
Turn right onto MD 115
0.3 mi
·
35 sec
·
Muncaster Mill Road
12
Turn right onto Redland Road
96 ft
·
2 sec
·
Redland Road
13
Arrive at destination
Redland Road
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 105 decision points cluster between mile 4.6 and 13.1 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
8
4.6 mi into trip
|
~9m 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
8.2 mi into trip
|
~14m 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
12.8 mi into trip
|
~20m 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
12.9 mi into trip
|
~20m in
Keep slight left at fork toward Shady Grove Road
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Toward Shady Grove Road
9
13.1 mi into trip
|
~21m 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
$2.79 one way
$5.57 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
6 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $3.05 | $6.10 |
| premium | $4.93 | $3.26 | $6.52 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.71 | $7.42 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 5.9 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 | $1.76 | $0.81 |
| Efficient EV | 4.2 | 0 | $1.47 | $0.67 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 6.7 | 0 | $2.35 | $1.08 |
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
Redland, MD
Morning in Redland on Sunday
Local time
9:41 AM
EDT
Current temp
75°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
1 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
28m 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 mixed drive experience on this route, with a significant portion on the interstate. You'll navigate I-270 for a longest stretch of 8.1 miles, offering a faster pace. As you progress, the drive transitions to local roads like Shady Grove Road and Connecticut Avenue, which will slow things down and offer a different feel. The highway share of about 48% means you'll experience both efficient travel and more community-focused stretches.
48% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
13 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 4.6 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 10 decision points packed into just 16.8 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 28m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 4.6 miles (I 270): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 8.2 miles (I 270): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 12.8 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 Village, MD and Redland, MD, road signs point toward Frederick, Shady Grove Road East and Gaithersburg.
Frederick
2.6 mi in
|
~6m
Shady Grove Road East
13.1 mi in
|
~21m
Gaithersburg
13.1 mi in
|
~21m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 28m. Total distance: 16.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
28m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (48%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mixed highway & surface route profile with national parks nearby.
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 4.6 miles (I 270): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 8.2 miles (I 270): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 12.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes — Chesapeake & Ohio Canal National Historical Park, Potomac Heritage National Scenic Trail and Monocacy National Battlefield. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
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, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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