Origin
North Potomac, MD
Afternoon in North Potomac on Saturday
Local time
1:16 PM
EDT
Current temp
77°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from North Potomac, MD to Olney, MD
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
27m
Distance
16.1 mi
26 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 25m
★
6 AM
0h 28m
8 AM
0h 32m
10 AM
0h 29m
12 PM
0h 29m
3 PM
0h 29m
5 PM
0h 32m
8 PM
0h 26m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
North Potomac, MD
Mark Stebnicki
Olney, MD
Wikimedia Commons
Trip Overview
The drive from North Potomac, MD to Olney, MD covers 16.1 miles and takes about 27m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Intercounty Connector, Georgia Avenue, I 370 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 5.4 miles on Intercounty Connector. At current regular gas prices, budget about $2.67 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 27m. Total distance: 16.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
27m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (14%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 27m drive with frequent turns across 16.1 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.
Intercounty Connector is the longest continuous segment at about 5.4 miles.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
544 ft
253 ft
Total Climb
479 ft
Total Descent
190 ft
Highest Point
544 ft
~6.9 mi in
Elevation Range
291 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 6 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Turkey Foot Road.
Driving Effort
5/10
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 16.1 miles you will encounter 6 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: near the start (Turkey Foot Road): Navigation decision point; at 0.6 miles (Travilah Road): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 4 miles (Sam Eig Highway): Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 6 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Turkey Foot Road
Turn right onto Turkey Foot Road
Navigation decision point
5
0.6 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
Travilah Road
Enter roundabout onto Travilah Road
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
4
4 mi into trip
|
~8m in
|
Sam Eig Highway
Turn left onto Sam Eig Highway
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
8
12.6 mi into trip
|
~20m in
Take the exit toward MD 97 South, MD 97 North: Wheaton, Olney
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 8A; 8B
Toward MD 97 South, MD 97 North: Wheaton, Olney
7
12.8 mi into trip
|
~20m in
Keep slight left at fork toward MD 97 North: Georgia Avenue, Olney
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 8B
Toward MD 97 North: Georgia Avenue, Olney
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Intercounty Connector | 5.4 mi | 6m |
| Georgia Avenue | 2.5 mi | 5m |
| I 370 | 2.2 mi | 3m |
| Dufief Mill Road | 2 mi | 3m |
| Sam Eig Highway | 1 mi | 1m |
| Muddy Branch Road | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| Turkey Foot Road | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| Travilah Road | 0.4 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Intercounty Connector
— 5.4 mi, about 6m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between North Potomac, MD and Olney, MD.
1
Start on Query Mill Road
115 ft
·
6 sec
·
Query Mill Road
2
Turn right onto Turkey Foot Road
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Turkey Foot Road
3
Continue on Travilah Road
0.4 mi
·
40 sec
·
Travilah Road
4
Turn straight onto Dufief Mill Road
2.0 mi
·
3 min
·
Dufief Mill Road
5
Continue on Muddy Branch Road
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Muddy Branch Road
6
Turn right onto MD 119
0.3 mi
·
34 sec
·
Great Seneca Highway
7
Turn left onto Sam Eig Highway
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Sam Eig Highway
Use the left lane.
8
Continue on I 370
2.2 mi
·
3 min
·
I 370
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Continue on MD 200 Toll
5.4 mi
·
6 min
·
Intercounty Connector
Toward MD 200 Toll East
10
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
Exit 8A; 8B
Toward MD 97 South, MD 97 North: Wheaton, Olney
Use the slight right lane.
11
Keep slight left at fork
0.6 mi
·
1 min
Exit 8B
Toward MD 97 North: Georgia Avenue, Olney
12
Turn straight onto MD 97
2.5 mi
·
5 min
·
Georgia Avenue
13
Turn left onto MD 108
520 ft
·
22 sec
·
Olney Laytonsville Road
14
Continue on MD 108
496 ft
·
20 sec
·
Olney Laytonsville Road
15
Turn right onto 18000 Georgia Avenue, Olney MD
7 ft
·
0 sec
·
18000 Georgia Avenue, Olney MD
16
Arrive at destination
18000 Georgia Avenue, Olney MD
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.67 one way
$5.34 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
6 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $2.92 | $5.85 |
| premium | $4.93 | $3.12 | $6.24 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.55 | $7.11 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 5.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 4.8 | 0 | $1.69 | $0.77 |
| Efficient EV | 4 | 0 | $1.41 | $0.64 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 6.4 | 0 | $2.25 | $1.03 |
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 Saturday
Local time
1:16 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
2 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
27m 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 North Potomac, MD to Olney, MD covers 16.1 miles and takes about 27m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Intercounty Connector, Georgia Avenue, I 370. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 8 miles from North Potomac, MD. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $2.67 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 16.1 miles you will encounter 6 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: near the start (Turkey Foot Road): Navigation decision point; at 0.6 miles (Travilah Road): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 4 miles (Sam Eig Highway): Lane positioning matters here.
The route from North Potomac, MD to Olney, MD does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
Mostly flat terrain. The route ranges from 253 ft to 544 ft elevation with about 479 ft of total climbing.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, and USGS 3DEP for elevation. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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