Origin
Mitchellville, MD
Night in Mitchellville on Thursday
Local time
9:04 PM
EDT
Current temp
51°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Mitchellville, MD to Olney, MD
Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026
Drive Time
47m
Distance
29.1 mi
47 km
Drive Score
6/10
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.
Mitchellville, MD
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Olney, MD
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Trip Overview
The drive from Mitchellville, MD to Olney, MD covers 29.1 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 Capital Beltway, New Hampshire Avenue, Norwood Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 10.6 miles on Capital Beltway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $4.82 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 47m. Total distance: 29.1 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 29.1 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 16 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Capital Beltway is the longest continuous segment at about 10.6 miles.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
542 ft
93 ft
Total Climb
570 ft
Total Descent
137 ft
Highest Point
542 ft
~29.1 mi in
Elevation Range
449 ft
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 9 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 2 miles in near Woodmore Road.
Driving Effort
6/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 29.1 miles you will encounter 9 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 2 miles (Woodmore Road): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 6 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 6.6 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
2 mi into trip
|
~3m in
|
Woodmore Road
Enter roundabout onto Woodmore Road
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
4
6 mi into trip
|
~10m in
Take the ramp toward I 95 North, I 495 North: College Park, Baltimore
Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 95 North, I 495 North: College Park, B...
5
6.6 mi into trip
|
~12m 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
15.6 mi into trip
|
~23m 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
17.2 mi into trip
|
~25m 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 Mitchellville, MD and Olney, MD, road signs point toward Baltimore, Silver Spring and White Oak.
Baltimore
6 mi in
|
~10m
Silver Spring
15.6 mi in
|
~23m
|
via I 495
White Oak
17.2 mi in
|
~25m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Capital Beltway | 10.6 mi | 13m |
| New Hampshire Avenue | 6.4 mi | 11m |
| Norwood Road | 2.9 mi | 5m |
| Woodmore Road | 2.5 mi | 4m |
| Lottsford Road | 2 mi | 3m |
| Olney Sandy Spring Road | 1.4 mi | 2m |
| Mount Oak Road | 1 mi | 1m |
| Doctor Bird Road | 0.7 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
Capital Beltway
— 10.6 mi, about 13m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Mitchellville, MD and Olney, MD.
1
Start on Mount Oak Road
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Mount Oak Road
2
Continue on Woodmore Road
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Woodmore Road
3
Enter roundabout onto Woodmore Road
105 ft
·
3 sec
·
Woodmore Road
4
Continue on Woodmore Road
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
Woodmore Road
5
Continue on Lottsford Road
2.0 mi
·
3 min
·
Lottsford Road
6
Turn right onto MD 202
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Landover Road
7
Take the ramp
0.6 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 95 North, I 495 North: College Park, Baltimore
8
Merge onto I 95; I 495
9.0 mi
·
11 min
·
Capital Beltway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Keep slight left at fork onto I 495
1.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Capital Beltway
Toward I 495 West: Beltway, Silver Spring
10
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
47 sec
Exit 28A
Toward MD 650 North: New Hampshire Avenue, White Oak
Use the slight right lane.
11
Turn slight right onto MD 650
6.4 mi
·
11 min
·
New Hampshire Avenue
Use the left lane.
12
Turn left onto Norwood Road
2.9 mi
·
5 min
·
Norwood Road
13
Turn straight onto MD 182
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Doctor Bird Road
14
Turn left onto MD 108
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
Olney Sandy Spring Road
Use the straight lane.
15
Turn sharp left onto 18000 Georgia Avenue, Olney MD
117 ft
·
13 sec
·
18000 Georgia Avenue, Olney MD
16
Arrive at destination
18000 Georgia Avenue, Olney MD
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.82 one way
$9.65 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
10 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $5.28 | $10.57 |
| premium | $4.93 | $5.64 | $11.29 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $6.42 | $12.85 |
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 | 8.7 | 0 | $3.06 | $1.40 |
| Efficient EV | 7.3 | 0 | $2.55 | $1.16 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 11.6 | 0 | $4.07 | $1.86 |
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
Night in Olney on Thursday
Local time
9:04 PM
EDT
Current temp
50°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
1 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
47m 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 Mitchellville, MD to Olney, MD covers 29.1 miles and takes about 47m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Capital Beltway, New Hampshire Avenue, Norwood Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 14.5 miles from Mitchellville, MD. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $4.82 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 drive requires moderate attention. Across 29.1 miles you will encounter 9 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
The main spots that need attention: at 2 miles (Woodmore Road): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 6 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 6.6 miles (I 95; I 495 / Capital Beltway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Between Mitchellville, MD and Olney, MD, road signs point toward Baltimore, Silver Spring and White Oak.
Mostly flat terrain. The route ranges from 93 ft to 542 ft elevation with about 570 ft of total climbing.
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