Trip from Arbutus, MD to Olney, MD

Drive Time

40m

Distance

26.3 mi

42 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

one way

EV Charging

station data

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 11 min

4 AM

0h 37m ★

6 AM

0h 41m

8 AM

0h 48m

10 AM

0h 43m

12 PM

0h 43m

3 PM

0h 44m

5 PM

0h 47m

8 PM

0h 39m

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

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Trip Overview

The drive from Arbutus, MD to Olney, MD covers 26.3 miles and takes about 40m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on I 95, Patuxent Freeway, Olney Sandy Spring Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 7.7 miles on I 95. At current regular gas prices, budget about $4.35 one way before food or hotel costs.

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

13.2 miles from Arbutus, MD

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 19m into the drive .

Drive Character

The drive from Arbutus, MD to Olney, MD covers 26.3 miles and takes about 40m, using a mix of highways and local roads.

Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.

There are about 21 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.

I 95 is the longest continuous segment at about 7.7 miles.

Elevation Profile

Mostly flat terrain

542 ft 148 ft

Total Climb

752 ft

Total Descent

359 ft

Highest Point

542 ft

~31 mi in

Elevation Range

394 ft

How Hard Is This Drive?

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 2.4 miles in.

Route Complexity 9/10

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

This is a demanding drive. With 15 significant decision points across 26.3 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 2.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 2.9 miles (I 95): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 10.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 15 key points

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

2.4 mi into trip | ~5m in

Take the exit toward I 95 South: Washington

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight right lane. Exit 4B Toward I 95 South: Washington

2.9 mi into trip | ~6m in | I 95

Merge onto I 95

Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here

Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.

10.6 mi into trip | ~15m in

Take the exit toward MD 32 West: Columbia

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Exit 38B Toward MD 32 West: Columbia

14.8 mi into trip | ~21m in

Take the exit toward Sanner Road, Cedar Lane

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 17 Toward Sanner Road, Cedar Lane

15 mi into trip | ~21m in

Keep slight left at fork toward Sanner Road, Grace Drive

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Toward Sanner Road, Grace Drive

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
I 95	7.7 mi	8m
Patuxent Freeway	3.6 mi	4m
Olney Sandy Spring Road	3.2 mi	5m
Hall Shop Road	2.8 mi	4m
Ashton Road	2.4 mi	3m
Guilford Road	1.7 mi	3m
Clarksville Pike	0.8 mi	1m
Shelbourne Road	0.7 mi	2m

Longest stretch: I 95 — 7.7 mi, about 8m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Arbutus, MD and Olney, MD.

Start on Shelbourne Road

0.7 mi · 2 min · Shelbourne Road

Turn right onto Sulphur Spring Road

0.4 mi · 1 min · Sulphur Spring Road

Turn right onto Selford Road

0.2 mi · 18 sec · Selford Road

Continue on South Rolling Road

0.2 mi · 20 sec · South Rolling Road

Take the ramp

399 ft · 9 sec

Toward I 195 East

Continue on this road

0.1 mi · 15 sec · this road

Toward I 195 East

Merge onto MD 166

0.6 mi · 41 sec · Metropolitan Boulevard

Take the exit

0.5 mi · 1 min

Exit 4B Toward I 95 South: Washington Use the slight right lane.

Merge onto I 95

7.7 mi · 8 min · I 95

Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.

Take the exit

0.6 mi · 1 min

Exit 38B Toward MD 32 West: Columbia Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Merge onto MD 32

3.6 mi · 4 min · Patuxent Freeway

Use the none lane.

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 18 sec

Exit 17 Toward Sanner Road, Cedar Lane Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Keep slight left at fork

200 ft · 6 sec

Toward Sanner Road, Grace Drive

Turn left onto Cedar Lane

0.3 mi · 43 sec · Cedar Lane

Use the left / straight lanes.

Turn right onto Guilford Road

1.7 mi · 3 min · Guilford Road

Turn left onto Hall Shop Road

2.8 mi · 4 min · Hall Shop Road

Turn left onto MD 108

0.8 mi · 1 min · Clarksville Pike

Continue on MD 108

2.4 mi · 3 min · Ashton Road

Continue on MD 108

3.2 mi · 5 min · Olney Sandy Spring Road

Use the straight lane.

Turn sharp left onto 18000 Georgia Avenue, Olney MD

117 ft · 13 sec · 18000 Georgia Avenue, Olney MD

Arrive at destination

18000 Georgia Avenue, Olney MD

Trip Plan

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 13.2 miles from Arbutus, MD, or about 19m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 7.7 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 26.3 miles or 40m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 13.2 miles or 19m in

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

Final approach

Final hour starts around 34m

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

Before You Leave

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

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

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 Arbutus, MD

This is one driving day of about 26.3 miles and 40m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Arbutus, 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 I 95 for about 7.7 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 13.2 mi from Arbutus, MD · 19m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Vestal, NY

13 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.

Pacing Suggestions

Washington, DC

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 26.3 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Staten Island, NY

Meal break

The midpoint is around 13.2 miles from Arbutus, MD, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Olney, MD

The final approach into Olney, 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 Olney, 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

$4.35 one way

$8.70 round trip

$4.20/gal 25.4 MPG avg 9 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.60	$4.76	$9.52
premium	$4.92	$5.10	$10.19
diesel	$5.64	$5.84	$11.69

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$29–$54

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 9.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

Driving Electric?

About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	7.9	$2.76	$1.26
Efficient EV	6.6	$2.30	$1.05
EV Truck/SUV	10.5	$3.68	$1.68

Gas CO2

9 kg

EV CO2

3 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.

Forecast data refreshed 11 hours ago

Origin

Arbutus, MD

Evening in Arbutus on Sunday

Local time

6:49 PM

EDT

Current temp

86°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Olney, MD

Evening in Olney on Sunday

Local time

6:49 PM

EDT

Current temp

87°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

1 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

40m 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 Arbutus, MD to Olney, MD covers 26.3 miles and takes about 40m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are I 95, Patuxent Freeway, Olney Sandy Spring Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 13.2 miles from Arbutus, MD. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $4.35 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.

The route from Arbutus, MD to Olney, MD does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

Mostly flat terrain. The route ranges from 148 ft to 542 ft elevation with about 752 ft of total climbing.

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Trip from Arbutus, MD to Olney, MD

Best Time to Leave

Trip Overview

Drive Character

Elevation Profile

How Hard Is This Drive?

Critical Maneuvers

Main Roads

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Trip Plan

Before You Leave

Where to Stop

Pacing Suggestions

Arriving in Olney, MD

Fuel & Cost

Travel Intel

Arbutus, MD

Olney, MD

Same local time

1 degrees warmer at arrival

40m on the road

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