Origin
Glen Burnie, MD
Afternoon in Glen Burnie on Thursday
Local time
2:39 PM
EDT
Current temp
51°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Glen Burnie, MD to Olney, MD
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
47m
Distance
29.2 mi
47 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 43m
★
6 AM
0h 47m
8 AM
0h 55m
10 AM
0h 50m
12 PM
0h 49m
3 PM
0h 50m
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.
Glen Burnie, MD
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Olney, MD
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Trip Overview
The drive from Glen Burnie, MD to Olney, MD covers 29.2 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 Dorsey Road, I 95, Patuxent Freeway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 4.6 miles on Dorsey Road. At current regular gas prices, budget about $4.84 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 47m. Total distance: 29.2 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 29.2 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 22 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Dorsey Road is the longest continuous segment at about 4.6 miles.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
542 ft
57 ft
Total Climb
599 ft
Total Descent
114 ft
Highest Point
542 ft
~29.2 mi in
Elevation Range
485 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 8.8 miles in.
Driving Effort
10/10
Focused - lots of decisions in a short distance, but it is over quickly
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 18 decision points packed into just 29.2 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 8.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 9.1 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 13.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 18 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
8
8.8 mi into trip
|
~15m in
Take the exit toward I 95: Baltimore, Washington
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 5A-B
Toward I 95: Baltimore, Washington
8
9.1 mi into trip
|
~15m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 95 South: Washington
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left lane.
Exit 5B
Toward I 95 South: Washington
7
13.5 mi into trip
|
~21m 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
17.7 mi into trip
|
~27m 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
17.9 mi into trip
|
~28m 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 Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Glen Burnie, MD to Olney, MD, road signs begin pointing toward Washington along the way.
Washington
8.8 mi in
|
~15m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Dorsey Road | 4.6 mi | 8m |
| I 95 | 3.6 mi | 4m |
| Patuxent Freeway | 3.6 mi | 4m |
| Olney Sandy Spring Road | 3.2 mi | 5m |
| Paul T. Pitcher Memorial Highway | 3 mi | 4m |
| Hall Shop Road | 2.8 mi | 4m |
| Ashton Road | 2.4 mi | 3m |
| Guilford Road | 1.7 mi | 3m |
Longest stretch:
Dorsey Road
— 4.6 mi, about 8m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Glen Burnie, MD and Olney, MD.
1
Start on 1st Avenue Southeast
407 ft
·
15 sec
·
1st Avenue Southeast
2
Turn right onto MD 3 Business
391 ft
·
18 sec
·
Crain Highway South
3
Turn left onto Central Avenue
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Central Avenue
Use the left lane.
4
At end of road, turn left onto MD 176
4.6 mi
·
8 min
·
Dorsey Road
5
Turn left onto MD 713
0.1 mi
·
9 sec
·
Arundel Mills Boulevard
Use the left lane.
6
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
41 sec
Toward MD 100 West: Ellicott City
Use the right lane.
7
Merge onto MD 100
3.0 mi
·
4 min
·
Paul T. Pitcher Memorial Highway
8
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
26 sec
Exit 5A-B
Toward I 95: Baltimore, Washington
Use the slight right lane.
9
Keep slight left at fork
0.8 mi
·
1 min
Exit 5B
Toward I 95 South: Washington
Use the slight left lane.
10
Merge onto I 95
3.6 mi
·
4 min
·
I 95
11
Take the exit
0.6 mi
·
1 min
Exit 38B
Toward MD 32 West: Columbia
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Merge onto MD 32
3.6 mi
·
4 min
·
Patuxent Freeway
13
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
18 sec
Exit 17
Toward Sanner Road, Cedar Lane
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14
Keep slight left at fork
200 ft
·
6 sec
Toward Sanner Road, Grace Drive
15
Turn left onto Cedar Lane
0.3 mi
·
43 sec
·
Cedar Lane
Use the left / straight lanes.
16
Turn right onto Guilford Road
1.7 mi
·
3 min
·
Guilford Road
17
Turn left onto Hall Shop Road
2.8 mi
·
4 min
·
Hall Shop Road
18
Turn left onto MD 108
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Clarksville Pike
19
Continue on MD 108
2.4 mi
·
3 min
·
Ashton Road
20
Continue on MD 108
3.2 mi
·
5 min
·
Olney Sandy Spring Road
Use the straight lane.
21
Turn sharp left onto 18000 Georgia Avenue, Olney MD
117 ft
·
13 sec
·
18000 Georgia Avenue, Olney MD
22
Arrive at destination
18000 Georgia Avenue, Olney MD
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.84 one way
$9.68 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
10 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $5.30 | $10.60 |
| premium | $4.93 | $5.66 | $11.33 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $6.45 | $12.89 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 10.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 70% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 8.8 | 0 | $3.07 | $1.40 |
| Efficient EV | 7.3 | 0 | $2.55 | $1.17 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 11.7 | 0 | $4.09 | $1.87 |
Gas CO2
10 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (70% 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
Afternoon in Olney on Thursday
Local time
2:39 PM
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
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
28 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 Glen Burnie, MD to Olney, MD covers 29.2 miles and takes about 47m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Dorsey Road, I 95, Patuxent Freeway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 14.6 miles from Glen Burnie, MD. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $4.84 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 18 decision points packed into just 29.2 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 8.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 9.1 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 13.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
On the drive from Glen Burnie, MD to Olney, MD, road signs begin pointing toward Washington along the way.
Mostly flat terrain. The route ranges from 57 ft to 542 ft elevation with about 599 ft of total climbing.
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