Origin
Dundalk, MD
Evening in Dundalk on Wednesday
Local time
7:33 PM
EDT
Current temp
53°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Dundalk, MD to Olney, MD
Last recalculated Apr 15, 2026
Drive Time
54m
Distance
36.1 mi
58 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$6
one way
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 50m
★
6 AM
0h 54m
8 AM
1h 3m
10 AM
0h 57m
12 PM
0h 57m
3 PM
0h 58m
5 PM
1h 3m
8 PM
0h 52m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Dundalk, MD
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Olney, MD
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Trip Overview
The drive from Dundalk, MD to Olney, MD covers 36.1 miles and takes about 54m 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 17.3 miles on I 95. At current regular gas prices, budget about $5.98 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
This drive is short enough that no stops are needed.
Midpoint
18 miles from Dundalk, MD
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 25m into the drive .
Drive Character
The drive from Dundalk, MD to Olney, MD covers 36.1 miles and takes about 54m, 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 17.3 miles.
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 2.8 miles in.
Route Complexity
9/10
Focused - lots of decisions in a short distance, but it is over quickly
This is a short but busy drive. With 14 decision points packed into just 36.1 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 54m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 2.8 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 3.2 miles (I 95): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 20.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 14 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
7
2.8 mi into trip
|
~6m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 95 Toll South: Washington
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left lane.
Toward I 95 Toll South: Washington
5
3.2 mi into trip
|
~7m in
|
I 95
Merge onto I 95
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
20.4 mi into trip
|
~28m 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
8
24.6 mi into trip
|
~34m 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
24.8 mi into trip
|
~35m 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 | 17.3 mi | 21m |
| 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 |
| Broening Highway | 1.3 mi | 2m |
| Keith Avenue | 0.9 mi | 2m |
Longest stretch:
I 95
— 17.3 mi, about 21m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Dundalk, MD and Olney, MD.
1
Start on Dundalk Avenue
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
·
Dundalk Avenue
2
Turn left onto Dunhill Road
0.2 mi
·
34 sec
·
Dunhill Road
3
Continue on Dunhill Road
181 ft
·
9 sec
·
Dunhill Road
4
Turn right onto Broening Highway
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
Broening Highway
5
Turn slight right
201 ft
·
7 sec
6
Continue on Keith Avenue
0.9 mi
·
2 min
·
Keith Avenue
7
Take the ramp
0.1 mi
·
16 sec
Toward I 95
8
Keep slight left at fork
0.4 mi
·
50 sec
Toward I 95 Toll South: Washington
Use the slight left lane.
9
Merge onto I 95
17 mi
·
21 min
·
I 95
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Take the exit
0.6 mi
·
1 min
Exit 38B
Toward MD 32 West: Columbia
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Merge onto MD 32
3.6 mi
·
4 min
·
Patuxent Freeway
12
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
18 sec
Exit 17
Toward Sanner Road, Cedar Lane
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Keep slight left at fork
200 ft
·
6 sec
Toward Sanner Road, Grace Drive
14
Turn left onto Cedar Lane
0.3 mi
·
43 sec
·
Cedar Lane
Use the left / straight lanes.
15
Turn right onto Guilford Road
1.7 mi
·
3 min
·
Guilford Road
16
Turn left onto Hall Shop Road
2.8 mi
·
4 min
·
Hall Shop Road
17
Turn left onto MD 108
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Clarksville Pike
18
Continue on MD 108
2.4 mi
·
3 min
·
Ashton Road
19
Continue on MD 108
3.2 mi
·
5 min
·
Olney Sandy Spring Road
Use the straight lane.
20
Turn sharp left onto 18000 Georgia Avenue, Olney MD
117 ft
·
13 sec
·
18000 Georgia Avenue, Olney MD
21
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 18 miles from Dundalk, MD, or about 25m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 17.3 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 36 miles or 53m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 18 miles or 25m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 45m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Olney, MD than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
+
Have your navigation ready before leaving Dundalk, MD.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Dundalk, MD
This is one driving day of about 36.1 miles and 54m.
At 36.1 miles this is a quick drive — no planned stops needed.
The longest stretch is on I 95 for about 17.3 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 18 mi from Dundalk, MD · 25m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
18 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 36 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 18 miles from Dundalk, 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
$5.98 one way
$11.97 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
13 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $6.55 | $13.11 |
| premium | $4.93 | $7.00 | $14.00 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $7.97 | $15.94 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$6
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$31–$56
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 12.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 69% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 10.8 | 0 | $3.79 | $1.73 |
| Efficient EV | 9 | 0 | $3.16 | $1.44 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 14.4 | 0 | $5.05 | $2.31 |
Gas CO2
13 kg
EV CO2
4 kg (69% 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 Wednesday
Local time
7:33 PM
EDT
Current temp
50°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
66°F
Columbia, MD
18 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
3 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
54m 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 Dundalk, MD to Olney, MD covers 36.1 miles and takes about 54m 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 18 miles from Dundalk, MD. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $5.98 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 14 decision points packed into just 36.1 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 54m.
The main spots that need attention: at 2.8 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 3.2 miles (I 95): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 20.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Dundalk, MD to Olney, MD does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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