Origin
Olney, MD
Evening in Olney on Sunday
Local time
6:48 PM
EDT
Current temp
87°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Olney, MD to Crofton, MD
Drive Time
51m
Distance
31.6 mi
51 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 47m
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6 AM
0h 51m
8 AM
1h 0m
10 AM
0h 54m
12 PM
0h 53m
3 PM
0h 55m
5 PM
0h 59m
8 PM
0h 49m
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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Crofton, MD
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Trip Overview
The drive from Olney, MD to Crofton, MD covers 31.6 miles and takes about 51m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Intercounty Connector, Laurel Bowie Road, Annapolis Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 11.4 miles on Intercounty Connector. At current regular gas prices, budget about $5.23 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
15.8 miles from Olney, MD
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 23m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 51m drive with frequent turns across 31.6 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 11.4 miles.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
544 ft
53 ft
Total Climb
398 ft
Total Descent
840 ft
Highest Point
544 ft
~1.3 mi in
Elevation Range
492 ft
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 early in the drive near 18000 Georgia Avenue, Olney MD / Georgia Avenue.
Route Complexity
7/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
This is a demanding drive. With 12 significant decision points across 31.6 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: near the start (18000 Georgia Avenue, Olney MD / Georgia Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 3.1 miles (MD 200 Toll / Intercounty Connector): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 14.5 miles (MD 200 Toll): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. 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.
4
0 mi into trip
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~0m in
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18000 Georgia Avenue, Olney MD / Georgia Avenue
Depart onto 18000 Georgia Avenue, Olney MD / Georgia Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the none lane.
5
3.1 mi into trip
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~6m in
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MD 200 Toll / Intercounty Connector
Merge onto MD 200 Toll / Intercounty Connector
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the none lane.
7
14.5 mi into trip
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~20m in
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MD 200 Toll
Keep slight left at fork onto MD 200 Toll toward US 1 North: Laurel
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left lane.
Toward US 1 North: Laurel
5
15.7 mi into trip
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~22m in
|
Contee Road
Turn right onto Contee Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
5
16.8 mi into trip
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~25m in
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MD 197 / Laurel Bowie Road
Turn right onto MD 197 / Laurel Bowie Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the none lane.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Intercounty Connector | 11.4 mi | 14m |
| Laurel Bowie Road | 9.7 mi | 14m |
| Annapolis Road | 2.7 mi | 4m |
| Georgia Avenue | 2.6 mi | 5m |
| Contee Road | 1.1 mi | 2m |
| Robert Crain Highway | 1.1 mi | 1m |
| Baltimore Avenue | 1 mi | 1m |
| Crofton Parkway | 0.3 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Intercounty Connector
— 11.4 mi, about 14m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Olney, MD and Crofton, MD.
1
Start on 18000 Georgia Avenue, Olney MD
2.6 mi
·
5 min
·
18000 Georgia Avenue, Olney MD
Use the none lane.
2
Turn slight left
497 ft
·
20 sec
Toward MD 200 Toll East
3
Take the ramp
0.4 mi
·
51 sec
Toward MD 200 Toll East
4
Merge onto MD 200 Toll
11 mi
·
14 min
·
Intercounty Connector
Use the none lane.
5
Keep slight left at fork onto MD 200 Toll
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
·
MD 200 Toll
Toward US 1 North: Laurel
Use the slight left lane.
6
Turn straight onto US 1
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Baltimore Avenue
7
Turn right onto Contee Road
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Contee Road
Use the right lane.
8
Turn right onto MD 197
9.7 mi
·
14 min
·
Laurel Bowie Road
Use the none lane.
9
Turn left onto MD 450
2.7 mi
·
4 min
·
Annapolis Road
Use the left lane.
10
Turn left onto MD 3; MD 450
0.3 mi
·
31 sec
·
North East Crain Highway
Use the left / straight lanes.
11
Continue on MD 3; MD 450
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
Robert Crain Highway
12
Take the exit onto Clubhouse Gate Road
0.1 mi
·
42 sec
·
Clubhouse Gate Road
13
Turn right onto Crofton Parkway
0.3 mi
·
54 sec
·
Crofton Parkway
14
Turn left onto Spring Green Avenue
0.2 mi
·
48 sec
·
Spring Green Avenue
15
Turn right onto Stratton Road
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Stratton Road
16
Arrive at destination
Stratton 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 15.8 miles from Olney, MD, or about 23m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 11.4 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 31.6 miles or 51m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 15.8 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 41m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Crofton, 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 31.6 miles and 51m.
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 Intercounty Connector for about 11.4 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 15.8 mi from Olney, MD · 23m 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 31.6 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 Crofton, MD
The final approach into Crofton, 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 Crofton, 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
$5.23 one way
$10.46 round trip
$4.20/gal
25.4 MPG avg
11 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.60 | $5.72 | $11.44 |
| premium | $4.92 | $6.12 | $12.25 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $7.02 | $14.04 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$5
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$30–$55
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 11.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 9.5 | 0 | $3.32 | $1.52 |
| Efficient EV | 7.9 | 0 | $2.77 | $1.26 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 12.6 | 0 | $4.42 | $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
Crofton, MD
Evening in Crofton on Sunday
Local time
6:48 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
51m 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 Crofton, MD covers 31.6 miles and takes about 51m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Intercounty Connector, Laurel Bowie Road, Annapolis 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 $5.23 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 12 significant decision points across 31.6 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: near the start (18000 Georgia Avenue, Olney MD / Georgia Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 3.1 miles (MD 200 Toll / Intercounty Connector): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 14.5 miles (MD 200 Toll): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Olney, MD to Crofton, MD does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
Mostly flat terrain. The route ranges from 53 ft to 544 ft elevation with about 398 ft of total climbing.
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