Origin
Greenbelt, MD
Afternoon in Greenbelt on Thursday
Local time
4:54 PM
EDT
Current temp
69°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Greenbelt, MD to Olney, MD
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
29m
Distance
17.5 mi
28 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Excellent
9 DC fast
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 27m
★
6 AM
0h 30m
8 AM
0h 35m
10 AM
0h 32m
12 PM
0h 31m
3 PM
0h 32m
5 PM
0h 35m
8 PM
0h 28m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Greenbelt, MD
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Olney, MD
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Trip Overview
The drive from Greenbelt, MD to Olney, MD covers 17.5 miles and takes about 29m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on New Hampshire Avenue, Capital Beltway, Norwood Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 6.4 miles on New Hampshire Avenue. At current regular gas prices, budget about $2.90 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 29m. Total distance: 17.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
29m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
9 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: excellent.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile with national parks nearby.
Drive Character
Expect a 29m drive with frequent turns across 17.5 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 12 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
New Hampshire Avenue is the longest continuous segment at about 6.4 miles.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
542 ft
92 ft
Total Climb
588 ft
Total Descent
207 ft
Highest Point
542 ft
~17.5 mi in
Elevation Range
450 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 1 miles in near MD 201 / Kenilworth Avenue.
Driving Effort
7/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 9 significant decision points across 17.5 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 1 miles (MD 201 / Kenilworth Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 1 miles: Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 1.4 miles (I 95; I 495 / Capital Beltway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 9 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
1 mi into trip
|
~2m in
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MD 201 / Kenilworth Avenue
Turn left onto MD 201 / Kenilworth Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / left lanes.
6
1 mi into trip
|
~2m in
Take the ramp toward I 95 North, I 495 North: Baltimore, College Park
Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / right lanes.
Toward I 95 North, I 495 North: Baltimore, Coll...
5
1.4 mi into trip
|
~3m in
|
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
4 mi into trip
|
~6m 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
5.6 mi into trip
|
~8m 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 Greenbelt, MD and Olney, MD, road signs point toward College Park, Silver Spring and White Oak.
College Park
1 mi in
|
~2m
Silver Spring
4 mi in
|
~6m
|
via I 495
White Oak
5.6 mi in
|
~8m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| New Hampshire Avenue | 6.4 mi | 11m |
| Capital Beltway | 4.3 mi | 5m |
| Norwood Road | 2.9 mi | 5m |
| Olney Sandy Spring Road | 1.4 mi | 2m |
| Crescent Road | 1 mi | 2m |
| Doctor Bird Road | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Kenilworth Avenue | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Georgia Avenue | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
New Hampshire Avenue
— 6.4 mi, about 11m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Greenbelt, MD and Olney, MD.
1
Start on Crescent Road
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Crescent Road
2
Turn left onto MD 201
512 ft
·
16 sec
·
Kenilworth Avenue
Use the straight / left lanes.
3
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
40 sec
Toward I 95 North, I 495 North: Baltimore, College Park
Use the straight / right lanes.
4
Merge onto I 95; I 495
2.6 mi
·
3 min
·
Capital Beltway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
Keep slight left at fork onto I 495
1.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Capital Beltway
Toward I 495 West: Beltway, Silver Spring
6
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
47 sec
Exit 28A
Toward MD 650 North: New Hampshire Avenue, White Oak
Use the slight right lane.
7
Turn slight right onto MD 650
6.4 mi
·
11 min
·
New Hampshire Avenue
Use the left lane.
8
Turn left onto Norwood Road
2.9 mi
·
5 min
·
Norwood Road
9
Turn straight onto MD 182
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Doctor Bird Road
10
Turn left onto MD 108
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
Olney Sandy Spring Road
Use the straight lane.
11
Turn sharp left onto 18000 Georgia Avenue, Olney MD
117 ft
·
13 sec
·
18000 Georgia Avenue, Olney MD
12
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 8.7 mi from Greenbelt, MD · 13m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
9 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 17.5 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 8.7 miles from Greenbelt, 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
$2.90 one way
$5.80 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
6 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $3.18 | $6.36 |
| premium | $4.93 | $3.39 | $6.79 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.86 | $7.73 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 6.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
EV Charging Along Route
9 DC fast chargers · Coverage: excellent
7-Eleven Charging Station
Beltsville, Maryland
Other
1 DCFC
Tesla Supercharger
Laurel, Maryland
Tesla
1 DCFC
Tesla Supercharger
Laurel, Maryland
Tesla
1 DCFC
Tesla Supercharger
Greenbelt, Maryland
Tesla
1 DCFC
ChargePoint Charging Station
Beltsville, Maryland
ChargePoint
1 DCFC
ChargePoint Charging Station
Greenbelt, Maryland
ChargePoint
1 DCFC
7Charge Charging Station
Beltsville, Maryland
Other
1 DCFC
Shell Recharge Charging Station
Beltsville, Maryland
Shell Recharge
1 DCFC
Tesla: 3
Other: 2
ChargePoint: 2
Shell Recharge: 1
EV Connect: 1
Station data from NREL Alternative Fuel Stations database.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 5.3 | 0 | $1.84 | $0.84 |
| Efficient EV | 4.4 | 0 | $1.53 | $0.70 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 7 | 0 | $2.45 | $1.12 |
Gas CO2
6 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (67% 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
4:54 PM
EDT
Current temp
50°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
19 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
29m 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 Greenbelt, MD to Olney, MD covers 17.5 miles and takes about 29m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are New Hampshire Avenue, Capital Beltway, Norwood Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 8.7 miles from Greenbelt, MD. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $2.90 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 9 significant decision points across 17.5 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 1 miles (MD 201 / Kenilworth Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 1 miles: Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 1.4 miles (I 95; I 495 / Capital Beltway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Between Greenbelt, MD and Olney, MD, road signs point toward College Park, Silver Spring and White Oak.
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