Origin
Ballenger Creek, MD
Morning in Ballenger Creek on Friday
Local time
11:43 AM
EDT
Current temp
75°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Ballenger Creek, MD to Olney, MD
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
47m
Distance
30.8 mi
50 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 44m
★
6 AM
0h 48m
8 AM
0h 56m
10 AM
0h 51m
12 PM
0h 50m
3 PM
0h 51m
5 PM
0h 55m
8 PM
0h 45m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Ballenger Creek, MD
Keith Cassill
Olney, MD
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Trip Overview
The drive from Ballenger Creek, MD to Olney, MD covers 30.8 miles and takes about 47m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Eisenhower Memorial Highway, Brink Road, Olney Laytonsville Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 14.7 miles on Eisenhower Memorial Highway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $5.11 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 47m. Total distance: 30.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
47m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 47m drive with frequent turns across 30.8 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 18 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 14.7 miles.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
565 ft
282 ft
Total Climb
580 ft
Total Descent
337 ft
Highest Point
565 ft
~26.4 mi in
Elevation Range
283 ft
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 1.3 miles in near Corporate Drive.
Driving Effort
7/10
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 13 decision points packed into just 30.8 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 47m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 1.3 miles (Corporate Drive): Lane positioning matters here; at 2.3 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 2.4 miles (I 270 / Eisenhower Memorial Highway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 13 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
1.3 mi into trip
|
~3m in
|
Corporate Drive
Turn right onto Corporate Drive
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
6
2.3 mi into trip
|
~5m in
Take the ramp toward I 270 South
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Toward I 270 South
5
2.4 mi into trip
|
~6m in
|
I 270 / Eisenhower Memorial Highway
Merge onto I 270 / Eisenhower Memorial Highway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
7
17.1 mi into trip
|
~24m in
Take the exit toward MD 27: Damascus
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 16
Toward MD 27: Damascus
9
17.3 mi into trip
|
~24m in
Keep slight left at fork toward MD 27 North: Damascus
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
Exit 16A
Toward MD 27 North: Damascus
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Eisenhower Memorial Highway | 14.7 mi | 17m |
| Brink Road | 5.6 mi | 10m |
| Olney Laytonsville Road | 5.5 mi | 8m |
| Ridge Road | 1.7 mi | 3m |
| New Design Road | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Robin Drive | 0.6 mi | 2m |
| Laytonsville Road | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| Crestwood Boulevard | 0.4 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Eisenhower Memorial Highway
— 14.7 mi, about 17m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Ballenger Creek, MD and Olney, MD.
1
Start on Canada Goose Court
178 ft
·
10 sec
·
Canada Goose Court
2
Turn right onto Robin Drive
0.6 mi
·
2 min
·
Robin Drive
3
Turn left onto New Design Road
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
New Design Road
4
Turn right onto Corporate Drive
0.3 mi
·
46 sec
·
Corporate Drive
Use the straight lane.
5
Turn right onto Crestwood Boulevard
0.4 mi
·
47 sec
·
Crestwood Boulevard
6
Turn left onto MD 85
0.3 mi
·
31 sec
·
Buckeystown Pike
Use the left lane.
7
Take the ramp
0.1 mi
·
18 sec
Toward I 270 South
Use the right lane.
8
Merge onto I 270
15 mi
·
17 min
·
Eisenhower Memorial Highway
Use the right lane.
9
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
Exit 16
Toward MD 27: Damascus
Use the slight right lane.
10
Keep slight left at fork
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
Exit 16A
Toward MD 27 North: Damascus
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
11
Turn left onto Ridge Road
1.7 mi
·
3 min
·
Ridge Road
Use the left / straight lanes.
12
Turn right onto Brink Road
2.1 mi
·
3 min
·
Brink Road
13
Continue on Brink Road
3.5 mi
·
6 min
·
Brink Road
14
Turn right onto MD 108
0.5 mi
·
49 sec
·
Laytonsville Road
15
Enter roundabout onto MD 108
233 ft
·
4 sec
·
Olney Laytonsville Road
16
Continue on MD 108
5.5 mi
·
8 min
·
Olney Laytonsville Road
17
Turn right onto 18000 Georgia Avenue, Olney MD
7 ft
·
0 sec
·
18000 Georgia Avenue, Olney MD
18
Arrive at destination
18000 Georgia Avenue, Olney MD
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 15.4 mi from Ballenger Creek, MD · 21m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
15 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
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 30.8 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 15.4 miles from Ballenger Creek, MD, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Olney, MD
Allow a few extra minutes for the final approach into Olney, MD if you are unfamiliar with the area.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$5.11 one way
$10.21 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
11 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $5.59 | $11.19 |
| premium | $4.93 | $5.97 | $11.95 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $6.80 | $13.60 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 10.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 9.2 | 0 | $3.23 | $1.48 |
| Efficient EV | 7.7 | 0 | $2.70 | $1.23 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 12.3 | 0 | $4.31 | $1.97 |
Gas CO2
11 kg
EV CO2
4 kg (64% 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
Olney, MD
Morning in Olney on Friday
Local time
11:43 AM
EDT
Current temp
79°F
Scattered Rain Showers
SW 10 to 18 mph
30% chance
Live forecast
Special Weather Statement
Special Weather Statement issued April 13 at 4:18AM EDT by NWS Baltimore MD/Washington DC
71°F
Germantown, MD
15 mi in
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
4 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
47m 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Ballenger Creek, MD to Olney, MD covers 30.8 miles and takes about 47m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Eisenhower Memorial Highway, Brink Road, Olney Laytonsville Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 15.4 miles from Ballenger Creek, MD. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $5.11 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 short but busy drive. With 13 decision points packed into just 30.8 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 47m.
The main spots that need attention: at 1.3 miles (Corporate Drive): Lane positioning matters here; at 2.3 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 2.4 miles (I 270 / Eisenhower Memorial Highway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Ballenger Creek, MD to Olney, MD does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
Mostly flat terrain. The route ranges from 282 ft to 565 ft elevation with about 580 ft of total climbing.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, and USGS 3DEP for elevation. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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