Origin
Camp Springs, MD
Evening in Camp Springs on Thursday
Local time
7:14 PM
EDT
Current temp
51°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Camp Springs, MD to Olney, MD
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
50m
Distance
32 mi
52 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 46m
★
6 AM
0h 50m
8 AM
0h 59m
10 AM
0h 53m
12 PM
0h 52m
3 PM
0h 54m
5 PM
0h 58m
8 PM
0h 48m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Camp Springs, MD
Mac DeStroir
Olney, MD
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Trip Overview
This 37.6-mile drive from Camp Springs, MD, to Olney, MD, is expected to take around 45 minutes, making it a perfect candidate for a single-day trip. You'll navigate primarily via Allentown Road and I-95 North, before transitioning to the Capital Beltway. With a modest fuel cost estimated at $6, this route offers a budget-friendly excursion within the Northeast region. The drive is characterized by frequent turns, suggesting a local feel rather than a high-speed journey. Given its short distance and duration, this trip is best suited for a spontaneous outing or an easy commute, requiring no overnight stays.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 50m. Total distance: 32 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
50m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile with national parks nearby.
Drive Character
Expect a turn-heavy local drive for this 37.6-mile journey between Camp Springs and Olney. With 0% of the route on highways, you'll be engaging with local roads for the entire duration. The profile indicates a driving experience that requires constant attention to navigation and road changes, rather than long stretches of uninterrupted travel. This means you'll likely experience a dynamic route, with varying speed limits and frequent intersections as you make your way through Maryland.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 13 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Capital Beltway is the longest continuous segment at about 17.7 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 10 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Allentown Road.
Driving Effort
6/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 32 miles you will encounter 10 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Allentown Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 2.3 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 2.5 miles (I 95; I 495 / Capital Beltway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 10 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0 mi into trip
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~0m in
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Allentown Road
Turn left onto Allentown Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / left lanes.
5
2.3 mi into trip
|
~4m in
Take the ramp toward I 95 North, I 495 North: Baltimore, College Park
Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 95 North, I 495 North: Baltimore, Coll...
5
2.5 mi into trip
|
~5m in
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I 95; I 495 / Capital Beltway
Merge onto I 95; I 495 / Capital Beltway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
18.6 mi into trip
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~26m in
|
I 495 / Capital Beltway
Keep slight left at fork onto I 495 / Capital Beltway toward I 495 West: Beltway, Silver Spring
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 495 West: Beltway, Silver Spring
8
20.2 mi into trip
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~28m in
Take the exit toward MD 650 North: New Hampshire Avenue, White Oak
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 28A
Toward MD 650 North: New Hampshire Avenue, Whit...
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Camp Springs, MD and Olney, MD, road signs point toward College Park, Silver Spring and White Oak.
College Park
2.3 mi in
|
~4m
Silver Spring
18.6 mi in
|
~26m
|
via I 495
White Oak
20.2 mi in
|
~28m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Capital Beltway | 17.7 mi | 23m |
| New Hampshire Avenue | 6.4 mi | 11m |
| Norwood Road | 2.9 mi | 5m |
| Allentown Road | 2.3 mi | 4m |
| Olney Sandy Spring Road | 1.4 mi | 2m |
| Doctor Bird Road | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Georgia Avenue | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Capital Beltway
— 17.7 mi, about 23m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Camp Springs, MD and Olney, MD.
1
Start on this road
36 ft
·
7 sec
·
this road
2
Turn left
22 ft
·
4 sec
3
Turn left onto Allentown Road
2.3 mi
·
4 min
·
Allentown Road
Use the straight / left lanes.
4
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
Toward I 95 North, I 495 North: Baltimore, College Park
5
Merge onto I 95; I 495
16 mi
·
21 min
·
Capital Beltway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Keep slight left at fork onto I 495
1.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Capital Beltway
Toward I 495 West: Beltway, Silver Spring
7
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
47 sec
Exit 28A
Toward MD 650 North: New Hampshire Avenue, White Oak
Use the slight right lane.
8
Turn slight right onto MD 650
6.4 mi
·
11 min
·
New Hampshire Avenue
Use the left lane.
9
Turn left onto Norwood Road
2.9 mi
·
5 min
·
Norwood Road
10
Turn straight onto MD 182
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Doctor Bird Road
11
Turn left onto MD 108
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
Olney Sandy Spring Road
Use the straight lane.
12
Turn sharp left onto 18000 Georgia Avenue, Olney MD
117 ft
·
13 sec
·
18000 Georgia Avenue, Olney MD
13
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 16 mi from Camp Springs, MD · 23m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
16 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 32 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 16 miles from Camp Springs, 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
$5.31 one way
$10.61 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
11 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $5.81 | $11.62 |
| premium | $4.93 | $6.21 | $12.41 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $7.07 | $14.13 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 11.2 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 | 9.6 | 0 | $3.36 | $1.54 |
| Efficient EV | 8 | 0 | $2.80 | $1.28 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 12.8 | 0 | $4.48 | $2.05 |
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
Evening in Olney on Thursday
Local time
7:14 PM
EDT
Current temp
50°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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 cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
50m 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 Camp Springs, MD to Olney, MD covers 32 miles and takes about 50m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Capital Beltway, New Hampshire Avenue, Norwood Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 16 miles from Camp Springs, MD. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $5.31 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 drive requires moderate attention. Across 32 miles you will encounter 10 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Allentown Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 2.3 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 2.5 miles (I 95; I 495 / Capital Beltway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Between Camp Springs, MD and Olney, MD, road signs point toward College Park, Silver Spring and White Oak.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Chesapeake & Ohio Canal National Historical Park, Monocacy National Battlefield and Potomac Heritage National Scenic Trail.
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