Trip from Lake Shore, MD to Olney, MD

Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026

Drive Time

57m

Distance

38 mi

61 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

one way

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 14 min

4 AM

0h 52m ★

6 AM

0h 57m

8 AM

1h 6m

10 AM

1h 0m

12 PM

0h 59m

3 PM

1h 1m

5 PM

1h 6m

8 PM

0h 54m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Trip Overview

The drive from Lake Shore, MD to Olney, MD covers 38 miles and takes about 57m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Paul T. Pitcher Memorial Highway, I 95, Patuxent Freeway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 15.6 miles on Paul T. Pitcher Memorial Highway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $6.30 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

19 miles from Lake Shore, MD

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 27m into the drive .

Drive Character

Expect a 57m drive with frequent turns across 38 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.

There are about 19 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.

Paul T. Pitcher Memorial Highway is the longest continuous segment at about 15.6 miles.

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 5.8 miles in near MD 100 / Paul T. Pitcher Memorial Highway.

Route Complexity 10/10

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 38 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 57m.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 5.8 miles (MD 100 / Paul T. Pitcher Memorial Highway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 17.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 18 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 14 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

5.8 mi into trip | ~8m in | MD 100 / Paul T. Pitcher Memorial Highway

Keep slight left at fork onto MD 100 / Paul T. Pitcher Memorial Highway toward MD 100 West

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight left lane. Toward MD 100 West

17.7 mi into trip | ~25m 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

18 mi into trip | ~25m 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

22.4 mi into trip | ~31m 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

26.5 mi into trip | ~37m 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

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 Lake Shore, MD to Olney, MD, road signs begin pointing toward Washington along the way.

Washington

17.7 mi in | ~25m

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
Paul T. Pitcher Memorial Highway	15.6 mi	21m
I 95	3.6 mi	4m
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
Mountain Road	1.6 mi	3m

Longest stretch: Paul T. Pitcher Memorial Highway — 15.6 mi, about 21m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Lake Shore, MD and Olney, MD.

Start on MD 177

1.6 mi · 3 min · Mountain Road

Turn left onto MD 100

3.7 mi · 5 min · Paul T. Pitcher Memorial Highway

Merge onto MD 10; MD 100

0.4 mi · 36 sec · Arundel Expressway

Keep slight left at fork onto MD 100

12 mi · 16 min · Paul T. Pitcher Memorial Highway

Toward MD 100 West Use the slight left lane.

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 26 sec

Exit 5A-B Toward I 95: Baltimore, Washington Use the slight right lane.

Keep slight left at fork

0.8 mi · 1 min

Exit 5B Toward I 95 South: Washington Use the slight left lane.

Merge onto I 95

3.6 mi · 4 min · I 95

Take the exit

0.6 mi · 1 min

Exit 38B Toward MD 32 West: Columbia Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Merge onto MD 32

3.6 mi · 4 min · Patuxent Freeway

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 18 sec

Exit 17 Toward Sanner Road, Cedar Lane Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Keep slight left at fork

200 ft · 6 sec

Toward Sanner Road, Grace Drive

Turn left onto Cedar Lane

0.3 mi · 43 sec · Cedar Lane

Use the left / straight lanes.

Turn right onto Guilford Road

1.7 mi · 3 min · Guilford Road

Turn left onto Hall Shop Road

2.8 mi · 4 min · Hall Shop Road

Turn left onto MD 108

0.8 mi · 1 min · Clarksville Pike

Continue on MD 108

2.4 mi · 3 min · Ashton Road

Continue on MD 108

3.2 mi · 5 min · Olney Sandy Spring Road

Use the straight lane.

Turn sharp left onto 18000 Georgia Avenue, Olney MD

117 ft · 13 sec · 18000 Georgia Avenue, Olney MD

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 19 miles from Lake Shore, MD, or about 27m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 15.6 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 38 miles or 56m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 19 miles or 27m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 48m

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 Lake Shore, MD.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Lake Shore, MD

This is one driving day of about 38 miles and 57m.

At 38 miles this is a quick drive — no planned stops needed.

The longest stretch is on Paul T. Pitcher Memorial Highway for about 15.6 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 19 mi from Lake Shore, MD · 27m into the drive

planned community in Howard County, Maryland, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Columbia, MD

19 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

Rockville, MD

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 38 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Ellicott City, MD

Meal break

The midpoint is around 19 miles from Lake Shore, 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

$6.30 one way

$12.60 round trip

$4.21/gal 25.4 MPG avg 13 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.61	$6.90	$13.80
premium	$4.93	$7.37	$14.74
diesel	$5.61	$8.39	$16.78

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$31–$56

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 13.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 69% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	11.4	$3.99	$1.82
Efficient EV	9.5	$3.32	$1.52
EV Truck/SUV	15.2	$5.32	$2.43

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.

Forecast as of Apr 14, 2026

Origin

Lake Shore, MD

Night in Lake Shore on Wednesday

Local time

11:27 PM

EDT

Current temp

52°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Olney, MD

Night in Olney on Wednesday

Local time

11:27 PM

EDT

Current temp

62°F

Partly Cloudy

W 5 mph 0% chance Live forecast

66°F

Columbia, MD

19 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

10 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

57m 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 Lake Shore, MD to Olney, MD covers 38 miles and takes about 57m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are Paul T. Pitcher Memorial Highway, I 95, Patuxent Freeway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 19 miles from Lake Shore, MD. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $6.30 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 38 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 57m.

On the drive from Lake Shore, MD to Olney, MD, road signs begin pointing toward Washington along the way.

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