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Trip from Lexington Park, MD to Olney, MD

Drive Time

2h 1m

Distance

83 mi

134 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$14

one way

EV Charging

Excellent

25 DC fast

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 26 min
4 AM
1h 53m ★
6 AM
2h 1m
8 AM
2h 19m
10 AM
2h 7m
12 PM
2h 6m
3 PM
2h 8m
5 PM
2h 18m
8 PM
1h 56m

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 Lexington Park, MD to Olney, MD covers 83 miles and takes about 2h 1m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Three Notch Road, Capital Beltway, Leonardtown Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 25.4 miles on Three Notch Road. At current regular gas prices, budget about $13.73 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

A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.

Midpoint

41.5 miles from Lexington Park, MD

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h into the drive .

Drive Character

Expect a 2h 1m drive with frequent turns across 83 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 15 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Three Notch Road is the longest continuous segment at about 25.4 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 39.3 miles in near US 301; MD 5 / Crain Highway.

Route Complexity 8/10

Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers

This is a demanding drive. With 11 significant decision points across 83 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 39.3 miles (US 301; MD 5 / Crain Highway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 41.8 miles (MD 5 / Branch Avenue): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 50.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 11 key points

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

5
39.3 mi into trip | ~57m in | US 301; MD 5 / Crain Highway

Merge onto US 301; MD 5 / Crain Highway

Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane.
7
41.8 mi into trip | ~1h in | MD 5 / Branch Avenue

Keep slight left at fork onto MD 5 / Branch Avenue toward MD 5 North: Washington

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Toward MD 5 North: Washington
7
50.8 mi into trip | ~1h 12m in

Take the exit toward I 95 North, I 495 North: Baltimore, College Park

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the slight right lane. Toward I 95 North, I 495 North: Baltimore, Coll...
6
69.5 mi into trip | ~1h 37m 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
71.2 mi into trip | ~1h 39m 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 Along This Route

Between Lexington Park, MD and Olney, MD, road signs point toward College Park, Silver Spring and White Oak.

College Park

50.8 mi in | ~1h 12m

Silver Spring

69.5 mi in | ~1h 37m | via I 495

White Oak

71.2 mi in | ~1h 39m

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Three Notch Road 25.4 mi 37m
Capital Beltway 20 mi 26m
Leonardtown Road 10.6 mi 14m
Branch Avenue 9 mi 11m
New Hampshire Avenue 6.4 mi 11m
Mattawoman Beantown Road 3.3 mi 5m
Norwood Road 2.9 mi 5m
Crain Highway 2.5 mi 3m
Longest stretch: Three Notch Road — 25.4 mi, about 37m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Lexington Park, MD and Olney, MD.

1

Start on MD 235

25 mi · 37 min · Three Notch Road
Use the straight lane.
2

Continue on MD 5

11 mi · 14 min · Leonardtown Road
Use the straight lane.
3

Turn right onto MD 5

3.3 mi · 5 min · Mattawoman Beantown Road
4

Merge onto US 301; MD 5

2.5 mi · 3 min · Crain Highway
Use the left lane.
5

Keep slight left at fork onto MD 5

9.0 mi · 11 min · Branch Avenue
Toward MD 5 North: Washington Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 53 sec
Toward I 95 North, I 495 North: Baltimore, College Park Use the slight right lane.
7

Merge onto I 95; I 495

18 mi · 24 min · Capital Beltway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8

Keep slight left at fork onto I 495

1.6 mi · 1 min · Capital Beltway
Toward I 495 West: Beltway, Silver Spring
9

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 47 sec
Exit 28A Toward MD 650 North: New Hampshire Avenue, White Oak Use the slight right lane.
10

Turn slight right onto MD 650

6.4 mi · 11 min · New Hampshire Avenue
Use the left lane.
11

Turn left onto Norwood Road

2.9 mi · 5 min · Norwood Road
12

Turn straight onto MD 182

0.7 mi · 1 min · Doctor Bird Road
13

Turn left onto MD 108

1.4 mi · 2 min · Olney Sandy Spring Road
Use the straight lane.
14

Turn sharp left onto 18000 Georgia Avenue, Olney MD

117 ft · 13 sec · 18000 Georgia Avenue, Olney MD
15

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 41.5 miles from Lexington Park, MD, or about 1h into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 25.4 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 80 miles or 1h 55m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 41.5 miles or 1h in

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

Final approach

Final hour starts around 1h 39m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Olney, MD than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

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Open the route before leaving Lexington Park, MD so your first major turns are already loaded.

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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.

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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Lexington Park, MD

This is one driving day of about 83 miles and 2h 1m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Lexington Park, MD.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.
The longest stretch is on Three Notch Road for about 25.4 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 41.5 mi from Lexington Park, MD · 1h into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Staten Island, NY

42 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

Washington, DC

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Staten Island, NY

Meal break

The midpoint is around 41.5 miles from Lexington Park, 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.

National Parks Near This Route

Worth a detour if your schedule allows.

Chesapeake & Ohio Canal National Historical Park

Chesapeake & Ohio Canal National Historical Park

National Historical Park

Preserving America's early transportation history, the C&O Canal began as a dream of passage to Western wealth. Operating for nearly 100 years the canal was a lifeline for communities along the Potoma...

14 mi from route ~35 min detour $20 near mile 74.4
Caution: DC Water Sewer Overflow
Caution: Hiking in Gold Mine Tract
View on nps.gov
Harriet Tubman Underground Railroad National Historical Park

Harriet Tubman Underground Railroad National Historical Park

National Historical Park

Harriet Tubman was a deeply spiritual woman who lived her ideals and dedicated her life to freedom. She is the Underground Railroad’s best known conductor and before the Civil War repeatedly risked he...

22 mi from route ~54 min detour Free
View on nps.gov
Monocacy National Battlefield

Monocacy National Battlefield

National Battlefield

During the summer of 1864, the Confederacy carried out a bold plan to turn the tide of the Civil War in their favor. They planned to capture Washington, DC and influence the election of 1864. On July...

23 mi from route ~57 min detour Free near mile 83
View on nps.gov
Potomac Heritage National Scenic Trail

Potomac Heritage National Scenic Trail

National Scenic Trail

The Potomac River corridor is rich in both history and recreation, offering a chance to both explore your heritage and choose your adventure along the way. Start your journey here!

24 mi from route ~61 min detour Free near mile 83
View on nps.gov

Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$13.73 one way

$27.47 round trip

$4.20/gal 25.4 MPG avg 29 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.60 $15.03 $30.06
premium $4.92 $16.08 $32.17
diesel $5.64 $18.44 $36.88

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$14

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$39–$64

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 29 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

EV Charging Along Route

25 DC fast chargers · Coverage: excellent

California, MD - Tesla Supercharger

California, MD

Tesla

8 DCFC

Royal Farms 419 (Charlotte Hall, MD)

Charlotte Hall, MD

Electrify America

8 DCFC

Wawa - Tesla Supercharger

White Plains, MD

Tesla

8 DCFC

Wawa - Tesla Supercharger

Waldorf, MD

Tesla

8 DCFC

Wawa - Tesla Supercharger

Brandywine, MD

Tesla

8 DCFC

Wawa - Tesla Supercharger

Camp Springs, MD

Tesla

8 DCFC

Wawa - Tesla Supercharger

District Heights, MD

Tesla

8 DCFC

Royal Farms 278 (Oxon Hill, MD)

Oxon Hill, MD

Electrify America

6 DCFC

SWTCH: 7 Tesla: 6 ChargePoint Network: 3 EV Connect: 2 Non-Networked: 2 Electrify America: 2 eVgo Network: 2 Blink Network: 1

Station data from NREL Alternative Fuel Stations database.

Driving Electric?

About $9 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 24.9 0 $8.71 $3.98
Efficient EV 20.8 0 $7.26 $3.32
EV Truck/SUV 33.2 0 $11.62 $5.31

Gas CO2

29 kg

EV CO2

10 kg (66% 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 data refreshed 1 day ago

Origin

Lexington Park, MD

Morning in Lexington Park on Monday

Local time

10:26 AM

EDT

Current temp

81°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Olney, MD

Morning in Olney on Monday

Local time

10:26 AM

EDT

Current temp

87°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

6 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

2h 1m 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 Lexington Park, MD to Olney, MD covers 83 miles and takes about 2h 1m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Three Notch Road, Capital Beltway, Leonardtown Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 41.5 miles from Lexington Park, MD. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $13.73 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 11 significant decision points across 83 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 39.3 miles (US 301; MD 5 / Crain Highway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 41.8 miles (MD 5 / Branch Avenue): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 50.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between Lexington Park, MD and Olney, MD, road signs point toward College Park, Silver Spring and White Oak.

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