Origin
Cambridge, MD
Evening in Cambridge on Sunday
Local time
6:48 PM
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
8/10
Great 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
★
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
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Olney, MD
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Trip Overview
The drive from Cambridge, MD to Olney, MD covers 95.8 miles and takes about 2h 17m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Ocean Gateway, Patuxent Freeway, I 97 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 53.1 miles on Ocean Gateway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $15.85 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
47.9 miles from Cambridge, MD
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 9m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 2h 17m drive with frequent turns across 95.8 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 20 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Ocean Gateway is the longest continuous segment at about 53.1 miles.
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. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 57.9 miles in.
Route Complexity
8/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
This is a demanding drive. With 11 significant decision points across 95.8 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 57.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 58.9 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 65.5 miles (MD 32 / Patuxent Freeway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 11 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
7
57.9 mi into trip
|
~1h 23m in
Take the exit toward I 97 North: Baltimore
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 21
Toward I 97 North: Baltimore
7
58.9 mi into trip
|
~1h 24m in
Keep slight right at fork toward I 97 North: Baltimore
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the none lane.
Toward I 97 North: Baltimore
9
65.5 mi into trip
|
~1h 32m in
|
MD 32 / Patuxent Freeway
Keep slight right at fork onto MD 32 / Patuxent Freeway toward MD 32: Columbia, Bowie
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 7
Toward MD 32: Columbia, Bowie
8
84.3 mi into trip
|
~1h 57m 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
7
84.5 mi into trip
|
~1h 58m 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
Towns Along This Route
On the drive from Cambridge, MD to Olney, MD, road signs begin pointing toward Bowie along the way.
Bowie
65.5 mi in
|
~1h 32m
|
via MD 32
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Ocean Gateway | 53.1 mi | 1h 14m |
| Patuxent Freeway | 18.8 mi | 25m |
| I 97 | 6 mi | 6m |
| Olney Sandy Spring Road | 3.2 mi | 5m |
| Hall Shop Road | 2.8 mi | 4m |
| Ashton Road | 2.4 mi | 3m |
| John Hanson Highway | 1.8 mi | 2m |
| Guilford Road | 1.7 mi | 3m |
Longest stretch:
Ocean Gateway
— 53.1 mi, about 1h 14m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Cambridge, MD and Olney, MD.
1
Start on MD 341
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
·
Race Street
Use the straight / left lanes.
2
Turn right onto Cedar Street
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Cedar Street
3
Turn left onto US 50
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Sunburst Highway
4
Continue on US 50
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
Senator Malkus Junior Bridge
5
Continue on US 50
53 mi
·
1 hr 14 min
·
Ocean Gateway
Use the none lane.
6
Continue on US 50; US 301; MD 2
1.8 mi
·
2 min
·
John Hanson Highway
Use the none lane.
7
Take the exit
0.9 mi
·
1 min
Exit 21
Toward I 97 North: Baltimore
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Keep slight right at fork
0.6 mi
·
51 sec
Toward I 97 North: Baltimore
Use the none lane.
9
Continue on I 97
6.0 mi
·
6 min
·
I 97
10
Keep slight right at fork onto MD 32
19 mi
·
25 min
·
Patuxent Freeway
Exit 7
Toward MD 32: Columbia, Bowie
Use the slight right lane.
11
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
18 sec
Exit 17
Toward Sanner Road, Cedar Lane
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Keep slight left at fork
200 ft
·
6 sec
Toward Sanner Road, Grace Drive
13
Turn left onto Cedar Lane
0.3 mi
·
43 sec
·
Cedar Lane
Use the left / straight lanes.
14
Turn right onto Guilford Road
1.7 mi
·
3 min
·
Guilford Road
15
Turn left onto Hall Shop Road
2.8 mi
·
4 min
·
Hall Shop Road
16
Turn left onto MD 108
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Clarksville Pike
17
Continue on MD 108
2.4 mi
·
3 min
·
Ashton Road
18
Continue on MD 108
3.2 mi
·
5 min
·
Olney Sandy Spring Road
Use the straight lane.
19
Turn sharp left onto 18000 Georgia Avenue, Olney MD
117 ft
·
13 sec
·
18000 Georgia Avenue, Olney MD
20
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 47.9 miles from Cambridge, MD, or about 1h 9m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 53.1 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 80 miles or 1h 52m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 47.9 miles or 1h 9m 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 50m
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.
+
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.
The longest stretch is on Ocean Gateway for about 53.1 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 47.9 mi from Cambridge, MD · 1h 9m 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
Evening in Olney on Sunday
Local time
6:48 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
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 Ocean Gateway, Patuxent Freeway, I 97. 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.
This is a demanding drive. With 11 significant decision points across 95.8 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 57.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 58.9 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 65.5 miles (MD 32 / Patuxent Freeway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
On the drive from Cambridge, MD to Olney, MD, road signs begin pointing toward Bowie along the way.
Mostly flat terrain. The route ranges from 0 ft to 542 ft elevation with about 726 ft of total climbing.
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