Origin
Olney, MD
Evening in Olney on Sunday
Local time
6:49 PM
EDT
Current temp
87°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Olney, MD to Arbutus, MD
Drive Time
42m
Distance
26.3 mi
42 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 39m
★
6 AM
0h 43m
8 AM
0h 50m
10 AM
0h 45m
12 PM
0h 45m
3 PM
0h 46m
5 PM
0h 50m
8 PM
0h 41m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Olney, MD
RDNE Stock project
Arbutus, MD
Gianpiero Ferraro
Trip Overview
The drive from Olney, MD to Arbutus, MD covers 26.3 miles and takes about 42m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 95, Patuxent Freeway, Olney Sandy Spring Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 7.6 miles on I 95. At current regular gas prices, budget about $4.35 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
13.1 miles from Olney, MD
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 23m into the drive .
Drive Character
The drive from Olney, MD to Arbutus, MD covers 26.3 miles and takes about 42m, using a mix of highways and local roads.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 24 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 95 is the longest continuous segment at about 7.6 miles.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
542 ft
141 ft
Total Climb
297 ft
Total Descent
690 ft
Highest Point
542 ft
Elevation Range
401 ft
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 11.1 miles in near Cedar Lane.
Route Complexity
9/10
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
This is a demanding drive. With 16 significant decision points across 26.3 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 11.1 miles (Cedar Lane): Navigation decision point; at 15.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 23.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 16 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
11.1 mi into trip
|
~20m in
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Cedar Lane
At end of road, turn left onto Cedar Lane
Navigation decision point
7
15.4 mi into trip
|
~26m in
Take the exit toward I 95 North: Baltimore
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
Exit 13A
Toward I 95 North: Baltimore
8
23.5 mi into trip
|
~36m in
Take the exit toward I 195 East, MD 166: BWI Thurgood Marshall Airport, Catonsville
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 47A-B
Toward I 195 East, MD 166: BWI Thurgood Marshal...
8
23.8 mi into trip
|
~36m in
Keep slight left at fork toward MD 166: Catonsville
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
Exit 47B
Toward MD 166: Catonsville
6
24.7 mi into trip
|
~38m in
Take the exit toward UMBC Campus
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Toward UMBC Campus
Towns Along This Route
Between Olney, MD and Arbutus, MD, road signs point toward Catonsville and Umbc Campus.
Catonsville
23.5 mi in
|
~36m
Umbc Campus
24.7 mi in
|
~38m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 95 | 7.6 mi | 8m |
| Patuxent Freeway | 3.8 mi | 5m |
| Olney Sandy Spring Road | 2.9 mi | 5m |
| Hall Shop Road | 2.8 mi | 4m |
| Ashton Road | 2.4 mi | 3m |
| Guilford Road | 1.7 mi | 3m |
| Clarksville Pike | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| Hilltop Circle | 0.5 mi | 2m |
Longest stretch:
I 95
— 7.6 mi, about 8m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Olney, MD and Arbutus, MD.
1
Start on 18000 Georgia Avenue, Olney MD
0.2 mi
·
36 sec
·
18000 Georgia Avenue, Olney MD
2
Turn left onto Spartan Road
0.3 mi
·
46 sec
·
Spartan Road
3
Turn right onto MD 108
2.9 mi
·
5 min
·
Olney Sandy Spring Road
4
Continue on MD 108
2.4 mi
·
3 min
·
Ashton Road
5
Continue on MD 108
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Clarksville Pike
6
Turn right onto Hall Shop Road
2.8 mi
·
4 min
·
Hall Shop Road
7
Turn right onto Guilford Road
1.7 mi
·
3 min
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Guilford Road
8
At end of road, turn left onto Cedar Lane
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
·
Cedar Lane
9
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
39 sec
Toward MD 32 East: Annapolis
10
Merge onto MD 32
3.8 mi
·
5 min
·
Patuxent Freeway
Use the none lane.
11
Take the exit
0.6 mi
·
1 min
Exit 13A
Toward I 95 North: Baltimore
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
12
Merge onto I 95
7.6 mi
·
8 min
·
I 95
Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.
13
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
22 sec
Exit 47A-B
Toward I 195 East, MD 166: BWI Thurgood Marshall Airport, Catonsville
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14
Keep slight left at fork
0.4 mi
·
53 sec
Exit 47B
Toward MD 166: Catonsville
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
15
Merge onto MD 166
0.4 mi
·
25 sec
·
Metropolitan Boulevard
16
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
36 sec
Toward UMBC Campus
Use the slight right lane.
17
Turn straight onto UMBC Boulevard
384 ft
·
13 sec
·
UMBC Boulevard
18
Enter roundabout onto UMBC Boulevard
190 ft
·
5 sec
·
UMBC Boulevard
19
Continue on UMBC Boulevard
0.2 mi
·
34 sec
·
UMBC Boulevard
20
Enter roundabout onto Hilltop Circle
116 ft
·
3 sec
·
Hilltop Circle
21
Continue on Hilltop Circle
0.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Hilltop Circle
22
Turn right onto Poplar Avenue
0.2 mi
·
38 sec
·
Poplar Avenue
23
Turn left onto Shelbourne Road
0.2 mi
·
33 sec
·
Shelbourne Road
24
Arrive at destination
Shelbourne Road
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 13.1 miles from Olney, MD, or about 23m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 7.6 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 26.3 miles or 42m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 13.1 miles or 23m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 35m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Arbutus, MD than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Olney, 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 Olney, MD
This is one driving day of about 26.3 miles and 42m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Olney, 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 I 95 for about 7.6 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 13.1 mi from Olney, MD · 23m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
13 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 26.3 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 13.1 miles from Olney, MD, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Arbutus, MD
The final approach into Arbutus, 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 Arbutus, 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
$4.35 one way
$8.70 round trip
$4.20/gal
25.4 MPG avg
9 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.60 | $4.76 | $9.52 |
| premium | $4.92 | $5.10 | $10.19 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $5.84 | $11.69 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$4
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$29–$54
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 9.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 7.9 | 0 | $2.76 | $1.26 |
| Efficient EV | 6.6 | 0 | $2.30 | $1.05 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 10.5 | 0 | $3.68 | $1.68 |
Gas CO2
9 kg
EV CO2
3 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
Arbutus, MD
Evening in Arbutus on Sunday
Local time
6:49 PM
EDT
Current temp
86°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
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
42m 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 Olney, MD to Arbutus, MD covers 26.3 miles and takes about 42m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 95, Patuxent Freeway, Olney Sandy Spring Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 13.1 miles from Olney, MD. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $4.35 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 16 significant decision points across 26.3 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 11.1 miles (Cedar Lane): Navigation decision point; at 15.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 23.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between Olney, MD and Arbutus, MD, road signs point toward Catonsville and Umbc Campus.
Mostly flat terrain. The route ranges from 141 ft to 542 ft elevation with about 297 ft of total climbing.
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