Origin
Olney, MD
Afternoon in Olney on Thursday
Local time
1:31 PM
EDT
Current temp
50°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Olney, MD to Glen Burnie, MD
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
48m
Distance
29.4 mi
47 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 45m
★
6 AM
0h 49m
8 AM
0h 57m
10 AM
0h 52m
12 PM
0h 51m
3 PM
0h 52m
5 PM
0h 56m
8 PM
0h 46m
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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Glen Burnie, MD
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Trip Overview
The drive from Olney, MD to Glen Burnie, MD covers 29.4 miles and takes about 48m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Spartan Road, Olney Sandy Spring Road, Ashton Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $4.87 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 48m. Total distance: 29.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
48m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 48m drive with frequent turns across 29.4 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 21 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Spartan Road is one of the defining roads on this drive.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Olney, MD to Glen Burnie, MD is easy. At 48m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Olney, MD to Glen Burnie, MD is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Spartan Road | — | — |
| Olney Sandy Spring Road | — | — |
| Ashton Road | — | — |
| Clarksville Pike | — | — |
| Hall Shop Road | — | — |
| Guilford Road | — | — |
| Cedar Lane | — | — |
| MD 32 East | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Spartan Road
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Olney, MD and Glen Burnie, MD.
1
Start on Georgia Avenue
0.2 mi
·
36 sec
·
Georgia Avenue
2
Turn left onto Spartan Road
0.3 mi
·
47 sec
·
Spartan Road
3
Turn right onto Olney Sandy Spring Road
2.9 mi
·
5 min
·
Olney Sandy Spring Road
4
Continue on Ashton Road
2.4 mi
·
3 min
·
Ashton Road
5
Continue on Clarksville Pike
0.9 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 the end of the road, turn left onto Cedar Lane
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
·
Cedar Lane
9
Take the ramp slight right toward MD 32 East: Annapolis
0.3 mi
·
40 sec
·
MD 32 East: Annapolis
10
Merge slight left onto Patuxent Freeway
3.8 mi
·
5 min
·
Patuxent Freeway
11
Take the exit slight left toward I 95 North: Baltimore
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
I 95 North: Baltimore
12
Merge slight right
3.5 mi
·
4 min
13
Take the exit slight right toward MD 100 East: Glen Burnie
0.6 mi
·
53 sec
·
MD 100 East: Glen Burnie
14
Merge slight left
3.4 mi
·
4 min
15
Take the exit slight right toward MD 713 North: Hanover
0.3 mi
·
39 sec
·
MD 713 North: Hanover
16
Turn straight onto Arundel Mills Boulevard
0.3 mi
·
34 sec
·
Arundel Mills Boulevard
17
Turn right onto Dorsey Road
4.7 mi
·
8 min
·
Dorsey Road
18
Turn right onto Central Avenue
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Central Avenue
19
Turn right onto Crain Highway South
390 ft
·
16 sec
·
Crain Highway South
20
Turn left onto 1st Avenue Southeast
407 ft
·
14 sec
·
1st Avenue Southeast
21
Arrive at your destination
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.87 one way
$9.75 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
10 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $5.34 | $10.68 |
| premium | $4.93 | $5.70 | $11.40 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $6.49 | $12.98 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 10.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 70% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 8.8 | 0 | $3.09 | $1.41 |
| Efficient EV | 7.4 | 0 | $2.57 | $1.18 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 11.8 | 0 | $4.12 | $1.88 |
Gas CO2
10 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (70% 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
Glen Burnie, MD
Afternoon in Glen Burnie on Thursday
Local time
1:31 PM
EDT
Current temp
51°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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 warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
48m 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 Glen Burnie, MD covers 29.4 miles and takes about 48m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Spartan Road, Olney Sandy Spring Road, Ashton Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 14.7 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 $4.87 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.
The drive from Olney, MD to Glen Burnie, MD is easy. At 48m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Olney, MD to Glen Burnie, MD is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Olney, MD to Glen Burnie, MD does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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