Chevy Chase Circle
Chevy Chase Circle is a traffic circle (or roundabout) straddling the border of Chevy Chase, Washington, D.C., and Chevy Chase, Maryland. Its home town is Chevy Chase Village. First among the places near it is White House, at 5.3 mi.
A garden inside Chevy Chase Village
Bethesda is the nearest base
Bethesda is 3 miles northwest, with 26 places to stay. Where to stay ↓
A day trip from Baltimore
Baltimore is about 34 miles northeast (straight-line). Where to stay ↓
Best months: Apr, May, Jun, Sep and Oct
April, May, June, September and October are the mild months, with highs of 66–83°. When to go ↓
An airport 8 miles away
Ronald Reagan Washington National (DCA) has airline service, about 8 miles from Chevy Chase Circle.
Written from NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Overture places to stay, Census town figures and Wikipedia.
The climate here
Here is how the weather at Chevy Chase Circle changes month by month.
Chevy Chase Circle
Chevy Chase Circle is a traffic circle (or roundabout) straddling the border of Chevy Chase, Washington, D.C., and Chevy Chase, Maryland. It sits upon the convergence of Western Avenue, Grafton Street, Magnolia Parkway, Chevy Chase Parkway NW, and Connecticut Avenue (signed as Maryland Route 185 in Maryland). The center of the circle is occupied by the Francis Griffith Newlands Memorial Fountain.
- Type
- Garden
- Wikipedia readers
- 1.5K a year
A base for Chevy Chase Circle
For a bed close by, look to Washington (247) and Arlington (58).
- 1White House
- 2Washington Monument
- 3Arlington National Cemetery
- 4United States Triumphal Arch
- 5Smithsonian Institution
- 6Lincoln Memorial
- 7Ford's Theatre
- 8Tomb of the Unknown Soldier
Compare 8 towns
| Town | From Chevy Chase Circle | Drive | Places to stay | People | Typical home | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chevy Chase Village | in town | — | — | 1,978 | $2,000K | C+ |
| Washington | 6 mi southeast | 10 min | 247 201 hotels · 2 motels · 24 inns & B&Bs · 6 lodges & cabins · 12 hostels · 2 campgrounds | 693,645 | $737K | D− |
| Arlington | 6 mi south | 10 min | 58 54 hotels · 1 motel · 1 inn or B&B · 2 lodges & cabins | 236,254 | $895K | — |
| Bethesda | 3 mi northwest | 5 min | 26 23 hotels · 1 inn or B&B · 2 lodges & cabins | 69,397 | $1,170K | — |
| Alexandria | 10 mi south | 15 min | 44 41 hotels · 2 inns & B&Bs · 1 lodge or cabins | 160,662 | $735K | C |
| Tysons | 9 mi west | 15 min | 25 25 hotels | 28,936 | $640K | — |
| College Park | 8 mi east | 10 min | 17 16 hotels · 1 motel | 35,418 | $438K | — |
| North Bethesda | 5 mi northwest | 10 min | 13 13 hotels | 49,677 | $732K | — |
Getting there
Nearest airports with airline service
After Chevy Chase Circle
More places people know lie within 7 miles.
Big draw15 mi National park siteWhite House311K visitors a year
Big draw26 mi National MemorialWashington Monument204K visitors a year
Big draw36 mi LandmarkArlington National Cemetery
Big draw46 mi LandmarkUnited States Triumphal Arch
Big draw56 mi MuseumSmithsonian Institution30.0M visitors a year
Big draw66 mi National MemorialLincoln Memorial7.7M visitors a year
Big draw76 mi National Historic SiteFord's Theatre National Historic Site394K visitors a year
Big draw86 mi LandmarkTomb of the Unknown SoldierPhoto credits
White House: This image or media was taken or created by Matt H. Wade. To see his entire port, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Washington Monument: Oren Rozen, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Arlington National Cemetery: Protoant, Public domain · United States Triumphal Arch: Hstoops, CC0 · Smithsonian Institution: Highsmith, Carol M., 1946-, photographer, Public domain · Lincoln Memorial: Aerial_view_of_Lincoln_Memorial_-_east_side.jpg: Carol M. Highsmith derivative w, Public domain · Ford's Theatre National Historic Site: Ingfbruno, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Tomb of the Unknown Soldier: Arlington National Cemetery, Public domain
Chevy Chase Circle in questions
Is Chevy Chase Circle in Chevy Chase Village?
Yes. It’s inside Chevy Chase Village, MD.
When is the best time to visit Chevy Chase Circle?
April, May, June, September and October, with highs of 66–83°.
How far is Chevy Chase Circle from Baltimore?
About 34 miles northeast of Baltimore, as the crow flies.
What is the closest airport to Chevy Chase Circle?
Ronald Reagan Washington National (DCA), about 8 miles away.
Where should I stay near Chevy Chase Circle?
Washington (6 mi, 247 places to stay), Arlington (6 mi, 58 places to stay) and Bethesda (3 mi, 26 places to stay).
Tips from people in Chevy Chase Village
Share what you know in Chevy Chase Village’s Town Square.
Sources: National Park Service · ski areas © OpenSkiMap / OpenStreetMap contributors · Wikidata · Wikipedia readership · NOAA climate normals · U.S. Census.