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Trip from Olney, MD to Green Haven, MD

Compiled by the Trip.ovh editorial team · Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026 · Methodology

Drive Time

55m

Distance

35.5 mi

57 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$6

one way

EV Charging

Good

8 stations

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 14 min
4 AM
0h 51m ★
6 AM
0h 56m
8 AM
1h 5m
10 AM
0h 59m
12 PM
0h 58m
3 PM
0h 59m
5 PM
1h 4m
8 PM
0h 53m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

Downtown Olney, MD, MD

Olney, MD

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Downtown Green Haven, MD, MD

Green Haven, MD

Jonathan Cooper

Trip Overview

The drive from Olney, MD to Green Haven, MD covers 35.5 miles and takes about 55m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on MD 100, Patuxent Freeway, I 95 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 12 miles on MD 100. At current regular gas prices, budget about $5.89 one way before food or hotel costs.

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 55m. Total distance: 35.5 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

55m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (55%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Scenic Drive

Mixed drive route profile with national parks nearby.

Drive Character

The drive from Olney, MD to Green Haven, MD covers 35.5 miles and takes about 55m, 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 20 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
MD 100 is the longest continuous segment at about 12 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 10/10

Focused - lots of decisions in a short distance, but it is over quickly

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a short but busy drive. With 15 decision points packed into just 35.5 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 55m.

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 19.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 15 key points

These 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
7
19.5 mi into trip | ~31m in

Take the exit toward MD 100 East: Glen Burnie

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Exit 43A Toward MD 100 East: Glen Burnie
7
32.4 mi into trip | ~49m in | MD 100 / Paul T. Pitcher Memorial Highway

Keep slight left at fork onto MD 100 / Paul T. Pitcher Memorial Highway toward MD 100 East: Gibson Island

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight left lane. Toward MD 100 East: Gibson Island
7
33.9 mi into trip | ~51m in

Take the exit toward Catherine Avenue

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Exit 19 Toward Catherine Avenue

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
MD 100 12 mi 16m
Patuxent Freeway 3.8 mi 5m
I 95 3.5 mi 4m
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
Paul T. Pitcher Memorial Highway 1.5 mi 1m
Longest stretch: MD 100 — 12 mi, about 16m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Olney, MD and Green Haven, 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

3.5 mi · 4 min · I 95
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13

Take the exit

0.6 mi · 53 sec
Exit 43A Toward MD 100 East: Glen Burnie Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14

Merge onto MD 100

12 mi · 16 min · MD 100
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15

Merge onto MD 10; MD 100

0.3 mi · 25 sec · Arundel Expressway
16

Keep slight left at fork onto MD 100

1.5 mi · 1 min · Paul T. Pitcher Memorial Highway
Toward MD 100 East: Gibson Island Use the slight left lane.
17

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 40 sec
Exit 19 Toward Catherine Avenue Use the straight / slight right lanes.
18

Turn left onto Catherine Avenue

1.4 mi · 3 min · Catherine Avenue
19

Turn left onto 207th Street

118 ft · 5 sec · 207th Street
20

Arrive at destination

207th Street

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 17.7 mi from Olney, MD · 29m into the drive

planned community in Howard County, Maryland, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Columbia, MD

18 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

Kensington, MD

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 35.5 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Hanover, MD

Meal break

The midpoint is around 17.7 miles from Olney, MD, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Green Haven, MD

Allow a few extra minutes for the final approach into Green Haven, 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

$5.89 one way

$11.77 round trip

$4.21/gal 25.4 MPG avg 12 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.61 $6.45 $12.89
premium $4.93 $6.88 $13.77
diesel $5.61 $7.84 $15.68

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$6

Estimated CO2 emission: 12.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 10.7 0 $3.73 $1.70
Efficient EV 8.9 0 $3.11 $1.42
EV Truck/SUV 14.2 0 $4.97 $2.27

Gas CO2

12 kg

EV CO2

4 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.

Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026

Origin

Olney, MD

Late night in Olney on Friday

Local time

1:50 AM

EDT

Current temp

50°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Green Haven, MD

Late night in Green Haven on Friday

Local time

1:50 AM

EDT

Current temp

51°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

66°F

Columbia, MD

18 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

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

55m 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 Green Haven, MD covers 35.5 miles and takes about 55m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are MD 100, Patuxent Freeway, I 95. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 17.7 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 $5.89 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 15 decision points packed into just 35.5 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 55m.
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 19.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Olney, MD to Green Haven, MD does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Chesapeake & Ohio Canal National Historical Park, Monocacy National Battlefield and Potomac Heritage National Scenic Trail.

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