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Trip from Frederick, MD to Chevy Chase, MD

Drive Time

53m

Distance

37 mi

60 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$6

one way

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Best Time to Leave

Save up to 13 min
4 AM
0h 49m ★
6 AM
0h 54m
8 AM
1h 2m
10 AM
0h 57m
12 PM
0h 56m
3 PM
0h 57m
5 PM
1h 2m
8 PM
0h 51m

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

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Downtown Frederick, MD, MD

Frederick, MD

RDNE Stock project

Downtown Chevy Chase, MD, MD

Chevy Chase, MD

Connor Scott McManus

Trip Overview

Traveling from Frederick to Chevy Chase is a straightforward 37-mile journey that typically takes about 53 minutes. Because this is a compact trip within Maryland, it is perfectly suited for a single-day excursion, requiring no overnight stays. You can expect to spend roughly $6 on fuel, making it a budget-friendly option for your schedule. The route primarily relies on the Eisenhower Memorial Highway, I-270, and Buckeystown Pike to navigate the region. Whether you are heading south for business or a visit, the drive is efficient and keeps you within the Northeast corridor. It is a practical, no-nonsense path that gets you from point A to point B without any necessary stops.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.

Break Rhythm

0 planned breaks

A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.

Midpoint

18.5 miles from Frederick, MD

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 26m into the drive .

Drive Character

Expect a turn-heavy local drive that demands your attention as you transition between different road types. While 26% of your journey is spent on highways, the experience is defined by shifting road conditions rather than a monotonous interstate grind. Your longest uninterrupted stretch covers 21.6 miles on the Eisenhower Memorial Highway, providing the most consistent pace of the trip. The transition between the primary highways and local pike segments keeps the drive feeling active and engaging. You will find that the character of the road changes noticeably as you move away from Frederick and approach the more densely populated areas near Chevy Chase.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 25 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Eisenhower Memorial Highway is the longest continuous segment at about 21.6 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.4 miles in near North East Street.

Route Complexity 10/10

High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day

This is a demanding drive. With 19 significant decision points across 37 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 0.4 miles (North East Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 31.3 miles (I 270): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 35.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 19 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

6
0.4 mi into trip | ~1m in | North East Street

Turn right onto North East Street

Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / right lanes.
8
31.3 mi into trip | ~43m in | I 270

Keep slight left at fork onto I 270 toward I 270 South: Silver Spring, College Park

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

Use the slight left / straight lanes. Toward I 270 South: Silver Spring, College Park
8
35.6 mi into trip | ~49m in

Take the exit toward MD 185: Chevy Chase, Kensington

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 33 Toward MD 185: Chevy Chase, Kensington
9
35.7 mi into trip | ~49m in

Keep slight right at fork toward MD 185 South: Connecticut Avenue South, Chevy Chase

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

Use the slight right lane. Toward MD 185 South: Connecticut Avenue South,...
7
36.1 mi into trip | ~50m in | Jones Bridge Road

Turn right onto Jones Bridge Road

Lane positioning matters here

Use the right lane.

Towns Along This Route

On the drive from Frederick, MD to Chevy Chase, MD, road signs begin pointing toward College Park along the way.

College Park

31.3 mi in | ~43m | via I 270

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Eisenhower Memorial Highway 21.6 mi 27m
I 270 9.4 mi 12m
Buckeystown Pike 1.7 mi 3m
Capital Beltway 1.5 mi 2m
North East Street 0.6 mi 1m
Jones Bridge Road 0.3 mi 1m
East Church Street 0.3 mi <1m
Connecticut Avenue 0.2 mi <1m
Longest stretch: Eisenhower Memorial Highway — 21.6 mi, about 27m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on MD 144

122 ft · 7 sec · East Patrick Street
2

Turn right onto North Market Street

435 ft · 18 sec · North Market Street
3

Turn right onto East Church Street

0.3 mi · 47 sec · East Church Street
4

Turn right onto North East Street

0.6 mi · 1 min · North East Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
5

Enter roundabout onto East Street

101 ft · 1 sec · East Street
6

Continue on East Street

0.1 mi · 14 sec · East Street
7

Continue on MD 85

1.7 mi · 3 min · Buckeystown Pike
Use the none lane.
8

Take the ramp

0.2 mi · 34 sec
Toward I 270 South
9

Merge onto I 270

22 mi · 27 min · Eisenhower Memorial Highway
Use the right lane.
10

Keep slight left at fork onto I 270

6.6 mi · 9 min · I 270
Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.
11

Keep slight left at fork onto I 270

2.8 mi · 3 min · I 270
Toward I 270 South: Silver Spring, College Park Use the slight left / straight lanes.
12

Merge onto I 495

1.5 mi · 2 min · Capital Beltway
13

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 20 sec
Exit 33 Toward MD 185: Chevy Chase, Kensington Use the slight right lane.
14

Keep slight right at fork

0.1 mi · 16 sec
Toward MD 185 South: Connecticut Avenue South, Chevy Chase Use the slight right lane.
15

Turn straight onto MD 185

0.2 mi · 26 sec · Connecticut Avenue
Use the right lane.
16

Turn right onto Jones Bridge Road

0.2 mi · 28 sec · Jones Bridge Road
Use the right lane.
17

Continue on Jones Bridge Road

0.2 mi · 34 sec · Jones Bridge Road
Use the left lane.
18

Turn left onto Kensington Parkway

0.1 mi · 21 sec · Kensington Parkway
19

Turn right onto Montrose Driveway

520 ft · 27 sec · Montrose Driveway
20

Turn left onto Stewart Driveway

0.1 mi · 27 sec · Stewart Driveway
21

Continue on Montgomery Avenue

444 ft · 19 sec · Montgomery Avenue
22

Continue on Kenilworth Driveway

363 ft · 21 sec · Kenilworth Driveway
23

Turn left onto Clifford Avenue

450 ft · 23 sec · Clifford Avenue
24

Turn right onto Hutch Place

133 ft · 5 sec · Hutch Place
25

Arrive at destination

Hutch Place

Trip Plan

Given the 53-minute duration, you have plenty of flexibility when choosing your departure time. Since there are no required stops along the way, you can easily complete the entire 37-mile distance in one sitting without needing to plan for breaks. Be mindful that the route includes significant turn-heavy sections, so stay alert as you exit the highway portions and navigate the local roads. To keep your travel stress-free, ensure your vehicle is fueled up before you leave, as the $6 estimated cost is easily managed with a quick check of your tank. Use the lack of mandatory stops to your advantage by planning your arrival time precisely, as the route's predictability makes it easy to stay on schedule.

Morning Departure

Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.

Evening Departure

Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.

You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 18.5 miles from Frederick, MD, or about 26m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 21.6 miles.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

Departure

Before you leave

Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.

First stop

Around 37 miles or 53m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 18.5 miles or 26m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 43m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Chevy Chase, MD than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

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Open the route before leaving Frederick, MD so your first major turns are already loaded.

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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.

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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Frederick, MD

This is one driving day of about 37 miles and 53m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Frederick, MD.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.
The longest stretch is on Eisenhower Memorial Highway for about 21.6 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 18.5 mi from Frederick, MD · 26m into the drive

Downtown Rockville, MD, MD

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Rockville, MD

19 mi into the route

Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset

This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.

Popular next leg

Rockville, MD to Chevy Chase, MD

9.6 mi · 17m

Pacing Suggestions

North Bethesda, MD

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 37 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Rockville, MD

Meal break

The midpoint is around 18.5 miles from Frederick, MD, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Chevy Chase, MD

The final approach into Chevy Chase, MD usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.

Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Chevy Chase, MD.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$6.12 one way

$12.24 round trip

$4.20/gal 25.4 MPG avg 13 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.60 $6.70 $13.40
premium $4.92 $7.17 $14.34
diesel $5.64 $8.22 $16.44

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$6

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$31–$56

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 12.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

Driving Electric?

About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 69% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 11.1 0 $3.89 $1.78
Efficient EV 9.3 0 $3.24 $1.48
EV Truck/SUV 14.8 0 $5.18 $2.37

Gas CO2

13 kg

EV CO2

4 kg (69% 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 data refreshed 3 days ago

Origin

Frederick, MD

Evening in Frederick on Sunday

Local time

7:43 PM

EDT

Current temp

64°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Chevy Chase, MD

Evening in Chevy Chase on Sunday

Local time

7:43 PM

EDT

Current temp

88°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Seasonal Notes

Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.

Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.

Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.

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

24 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

53m 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

The drive from Frederick, MD to Chevy Chase, MD covers 37 miles and takes about 53m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Eisenhower Memorial Highway, I 270, Buckeystown Pike. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 18.5 miles from Frederick, MD. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $6.12 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
This is a demanding drive. With 19 significant decision points across 37 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.4 miles (North East Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 31.3 miles (I 270): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 35.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
On the drive from Frederick, MD to Chevy Chase, MD, road signs begin pointing toward College Park along the way.

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