Origin
Cambridge, MD
Late night in Cambridge on Monday
Local time
4:35 AM
EDT
Current temp
67°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Cambridge, MD to Olney, MD
Drive Time
2h 17m
Distance
95.8 mi
154 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$16
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 8m
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6 AM
2h 17m
8 AM
2h 36m
10 AM
2h 24m
12 PM
2h 22m
3 PM
2h 25m
5 PM
2h 35m
8 PM
2h 12m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Cambridge, MD
Ernie Marquez
Olney, MD
RDNE Stock project
Trip Overview
Traveling from Cambridge to Olney covers 95.8 miles and typically takes about 2 hours and 17 minutes. Because of the manageable duration, this route is perfectly suited for a single-day trip, allowing you to reach your destination without the need for an overnight stay. You should budget approximately $16 for fuel to complete the journey. The drive transitions through the Northeast region of Maryland, moving from the Eastern Shore toward the suburban landscape of Olney. Since there are no required stops, you have the flexibility to power through or take breaks at your own pace. It is a straightforward trek that avoids the need for complex multi-day planning.
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
47.9 miles from Cambridge, MD
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 8m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a turn-heavy local drive that balances highway efficiency with more grounded road segments. The route relies on a combination of Ocean Gateway, the Patuxent Freeway, and I-97 to bridge the distance. Only 26% of your time will be spent on highways, meaning you will spend the majority of the trip navigating local roads. Your longest uninterrupted stretch occurs early on, covering 53.1 miles along Ocean Gateway. As you progress, the personality of the road shifts from these longer, high-speed sections into the more technical, turning portions that characterize the final leg of the drive.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 20 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Cedar Street is one of the defining roads on this drive.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
542 ft
0 ft
Total Climb
726 ft
Total Descent
201 ft
Highest Point
542 ft
~100.5 mi in
Elevation Range
542 ft
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple — set it and forget it for most of the drive.
Route Complexity
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
The drive from Cambridge, MD to Olney, MD is easy. At 2h 17m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Cambridge, MD to Olney, MD is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Cedar Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Sunburst Highway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Senator Malkus Junior Bridge | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Ocean Gateway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| John Hanson Highway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 97 North | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Patuxent Freeway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Sanner Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
Cedar Street
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Cambridge, MD and Olney, MD.
1
Start on Race Street
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
·
Race Street
2
Turn right onto Cedar Street
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Cedar Street
3
Turn left onto Sunburst Highway
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Sunburst Highway
4
Continue on Senator Malkus Junior Bridge
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
Senator Malkus Junior Bridge
5
Continue on Ocean Gateway
53 mi
·
1 hr 14 min
·
Ocean Gateway
6
Continue on John Hanson Highway
1.8 mi
·
2 min
·
John Hanson Highway
7
Take the exit slight right toward I 97 North: Baltimore
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
I 97 North: Baltimore
8
Keep slight right to continue on I 97 North: Baltimore
0.6 mi
·
51 sec
·
I 97 North: Baltimore
9
Continue straight
6.0 mi
·
6 min
10
Keep slight right to continue on Patuxent Freeway
19 mi
·
25 min
·
Patuxent Freeway
11
Take the exit slight right toward Sanner Road, Cedar Lane
0.2 mi
·
18 sec
·
Sanner Road, Cedar Lane
12
Keep slight left to continue on Sanner Road, Grace Drive
200 ft
·
7 sec
·
Sanner Road, Grace Drive
13
Turn left onto Cedar Lane
0.3 mi
·
43 sec
·
Cedar Lane
14
Turn right onto Guilford Road
1.7 mi
·
3 min
·
Guilford Road
15
Turn left onto Hall Shop Road
2.8 mi
·
5 min
·
Hall Shop Road
16
Turn left onto Clarksville Pike
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Clarksville Pike
17
Continue on Ashton Road
2.4 mi
·
3 min
·
Ashton Road
18
Continue on Olney Sandy Spring Road
3.2 mi
·
5 min
·
Olney Sandy Spring Road
19
Turn sharp left onto Georgia Avenue
118 ft
·
14 sec
·
Georgia Avenue
20
Arrive at your destination
Trip Plan
To ensure a smooth transition between regions, aim to depart during off-peak hours to avoid potential congestion on the local road segments. Since the entire trip is just over two hours, you have the advantage of being able to leave whenever fits your schedule best. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge before heading out, as the $16 estimate is based on standard consumption and can vary based on your vehicle's efficiency. Given the lack of mandatory stops, use the 53.1-mile stretch on Ocean Gateway to get comfortable before the road becomes more turn-heavy toward Olney. Staying alert during those final local miles is the best way to handle the change in road character.
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 47.9 miles from Cambridge, MD, or about 1h 8m into the drive.
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 80 miles or 1h 54m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 47.9 miles or 1h 8m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 52m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Olney, MD than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Cambridge, 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 Cambridge, MD
This is one driving day of about 95.8 miles and 2h 17m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Cambridge, 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.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 47.9 mi from Cambridge, MD · 1h 8m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
48 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 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 47.9 miles from Cambridge, 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
$15.85 one way
$31.70 round trip
$4.20/gal
25.4 MPG avg
34 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.60 | $17.35 | $34.69 |
| premium | $4.92 | $18.56 | $37.13 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $21.28 | $42.57 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$16
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$41–$66
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 33.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $10 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 28.7 | 0 | $10.06 | $4.60 |
| Efficient EV | 24 | 0 | $8.38 | $3.83 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 38.3 | 0 | $13.41 | $6.13 |
Gas CO2
34 kg
EV CO2
11 kg (68% 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
Late night in Olney on Monday
Local time
4:35 AM
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
20 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
2h 17m 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 Cambridge, MD to Olney, MD covers 95.8 miles and takes about 2h 17m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Cedar Street, Sunburst Highway, Senator Malkus Junior Bridge. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 47.9 miles from Cambridge, MD. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $15.85 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 drive from Cambridge, MD to Olney, MD is easy. At 2h 17m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Cambridge, MD to Olney, MD is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Cambridge, MD to Olney, MD does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
Mostly flat terrain. The route ranges from 0 ft to 542 ft elevation with about 726 ft of total climbing.
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