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1h 54m
Distance
84.4 mi
136 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$14
one way
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Olney, MD
RDNE Stock project
Elkton, MD
Jonathan Borba
The drive from Olney, MD to Elkton, MD covers 84.4 miles and takes about 1h 54m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on John F. Kennedy Memorial Highway, Harbor Tunnel Thruway, Express Toll Lanes for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 30.7 miles on John F. Kennedy Memorial Highway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $13.97 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
42.2 miles from Olney, MD
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h into the drive .
Expect a 1h 54m drive with frequent turns across 84.4 miles of local and secondary roads.
Mostly flat terrain
Total Climb
303 ft
Total Descent
820 ft
Highest Point
542 ft
Elevation Range
536 ft
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 around 15.4 miles in.
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
This is a demanding drive. With 19 significant decision points across 84.4 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 15.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 22.7 miles (I 895 / Harbor Tunnel Thruway): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 36.7 miles (I 895 / Express Toll Lanes): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
Take the exit toward I 95 North: Baltimore
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Take the exit onto I 895 / Harbor Tunnel Thruway toward I 895 North: Baltimore Harbor Tunnel Thruway
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Keep slight left at fork onto I 895 / Express Toll Lanes
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Take the exit toward MD 272: North East, Rising Sun
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Keep slight right at fork toward MD 272 South: North East
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
On the drive from Olney, MD to Elkton, MD, road signs begin pointing toward Rising Sun along the way.
Rising Sun
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| John F. Kennedy Memorial Highway | 30.7 mi | 35m |
| Harbor Tunnel Thruway | 11.6 mi | 15m |
| Express Toll Lanes | 8.5 mi | 9m |
| I 95 | 6.8 mi | 7m |
| Pulaski Highway | 5.9 mi | 9m |
| Patuxent Freeway | 3.8 mi | 5m |
| Olney Sandy Spring Road | 2.9 mi | 5m |
| Hall Shop Road | 2.8 mi | 4m |
Step-by-step road directions between Olney, MD and Elkton, MD.
Start on 18000 Georgia Avenue, Olney MD
Turn left onto Spartan Road
Turn right onto MD 108
Continue on MD 108
Continue on MD 108
Turn right onto Hall Shop Road
Turn right onto Guilford Road
At end of road, turn left onto Cedar Lane
Take the ramp
Merge onto MD 32
Take the exit
Merge onto I 95
Take the exit onto I 895
Continue on I 895
Continue on I 895
Continue on I 895
Continue on I 895
Keep slight left at fork onto I 895
Keep slight right at fork
Merge onto I 95
Take the exit
Keep slight right at fork
Turn straight onto MD 272
Turn left onto US 40
Turn left onto Landing Lane
Turn right onto West Main Street
Turn left onto MD 213
Arrive at destination
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.
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 80 miles or 1h 46m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 42.2 miles or 1h in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 34m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Elkton, MD than in the middle of the route.
Open the route before leaving Olney, MD so your first major turns are already loaded.
Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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 84.4 miles and 1h 54m.
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 42.2 mi from Olney, MD · 1h into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
42 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.
A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 42.2 miles from Olney, MD, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
The final approach into Elkton, 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 Elkton, MD.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Regular Gas
$13.97 one way
$27.93 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.60 | $15.28 | $30.56 |
| premium | $4.92 | $16.35 | $32.71 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $18.75 | $37.50 |
Estimated Tolls: $0.81
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$14
Tolls
$1
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$40–$65
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 29.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $9 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 25.3 | 0 | $8.86 | $4.05 |
| Efficient EV | 21.1 | 0 | $7.39 | $3.38 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 33.8 | 0 | $11.82 | $5.40 |
Gas CO2
30 kg
EV CO2
10 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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Evening in Olney on Sunday
Local time
6:43 PM
EDT
Current temp
72°F
Mostly Sunny
Destination
Evening in Elkton on Sunday
Local time
6:43 PM
EDT
Current temp
66°F
Sunny
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
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
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.
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