Origin
Olney, MD
Morning in Olney on Saturday
Local time
10:53 AM
EDT
Current temp
73°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Olney, MD to Baltimore, MD
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
50m
Distance
31.5 mi
51 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 46m
★
6 AM
0h 50m
8 AM
0h 58m
10 AM
0h 53m
12 PM
0h 52m
3 PM
0h 53m
5 PM
0h 58m
8 PM
0h 48m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Olney, MD
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Trip Overview
Olney, MD to Baltimore, MD is 31.5 miles and takes about 50 minutes via I 95, with a fuel budget near $5 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within Maryland, moving from the Northeast region to the Northeast region. It's a straightforward drive that's perfect for a quick hop between these two areas. You'll find it's a practical route for getting from point A to point B without a lot of fuss. Consider this a very manageable drive, ideal for when you need to get to Baltimore from Olney efficiently.
About the Cities
Arriving in Baltimore, MD
Full guide →Slices of American history are around every corner in Baltimore. Maryland's largest city is a gritty old seaport town that's perhaps most famous as the site of Fort McHenry, where, at the height of the War of 1812, the sight of a tattered but defiant American flag flying over the harbor, despite a furious British bombardment, inspired Francis Scott Key to write the poem that was later adapted into the U.S. national anthem "Star-Spangled Banner". Nowadays, Baltimore's nonstop nightlife, temperate climate, tradition of hospitality (they don't call this place "Charm City" for nothing), and cultural attractions — not to mention its prime location on the juncture of Chesapeake Bay — made it one of the major tourist destinations of the Mid-Atlantic region.
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 50m. Total distance: 31.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
50m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (53%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mixed drive route profile with national parks nearby.
Drive Character
This drive offers a mixed experience, with 53% of the journey on highways. You'll encounter stretches on I 95 and the Patuxent Freeway, which are typical of interstate driving. The longest uninterrupted stretch is 12.9 miles, allowing for a good period of consistent speed. Expect the route to transition from local roads like Olney Sandy Spring Road onto these faster thoroughfares. Overall, it’s a blend of quicker highway segments and potentially slower approaches as you enter and exit urban areas.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 19 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 12.9 miles.
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.
Driving Effort
7/10
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 12 decision points packed into just 31.5 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 50m.
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 16 miles (I 95): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 12 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
|
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
5
16 mi into trip
|
~27m in
|
I 95
Merge onto I 95
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
28.9 mi into trip
|
~43m in
Take the exit toward Russell Street North
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 52
Toward Russell Street North
6
31.5 mi into trip
|
~50m in
|
East Fayette Street
At end of road, turn left onto East Fayette Street
Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch
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 Olney, MD to Baltimore, MD, road signs begin pointing toward Russell Street North along the way.
Russell Street North
28.9 mi in
|
~43m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 95 | 12.9 mi | 15m |
| 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 |
| Russell Street | 1 mi | 2m |
| Clarksville Pike | 0.8 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
I 95
— 12.9 mi, about 15m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Olney, MD and Baltimore, 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
·
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
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
13 mi
·
15 min
·
I 95
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Take the exit
0.6 mi
·
1 min
Exit 52
Toward Russell Street North
Use the slight right lane.
14
Continue on MD 295
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Russell Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
15
Continue on MD 295
0.3 mi
·
38 sec
·
South Paca Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
16
Turn right onto West Baltimore Street
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
West Baltimore Street
Use the straight lane.
17
Turn left
281 ft
·
25 sec
18
At end of road, turn left onto East Fayette Street
212 ft
·
6 sec
·
East Fayette Street
19
Arrive at destination
East Fayette Street
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 15.8 mi from Olney, MD · 27m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
16 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 31.5 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 15.8 miles from Olney, MD, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Baltimore, MD
Allow a few extra minutes for the final approach into Baltimore, 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
$5.22 one way
$10.44 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
11 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $5.72 | $11.44 |
| premium | $4.93 | $6.11 | $12.22 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $6.95 | $13.91 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 11 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 9.5 | 0 | $3.31 | $1.51 |
| Efficient EV | 7.9 | 0 | $2.76 | $1.26 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 12.6 | 0 | $4.41 | $2.02 |
Gas CO2
11 kg
EV CO2
4 kg (64% 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
Baltimore, MD
Morning in Baltimore on Saturday
Local time
10:53 AM
EDT
Current temp
61°F
Partly Cloudy
NE 2 mph
0% chance
Live forecast
75°F
Columbia, MD
16 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
12 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
50m 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 Olney, MD to Baltimore, MD covers 31.5 miles and takes about 50m 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 15.8 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 $5.22 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 12 decision points packed into just 31.5 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 50m.
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 16 miles (I 95): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
On the drive from Olney, MD to Baltimore, MD, road signs begin pointing toward Russell Street North along the way.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Chesapeake & Ohio Canal National Historical Park, Monocacy National Battlefield and Potomac Heritage National Scenic Trail.
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 NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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