The drive from Olney, MD to Havre de Grace, MD covers 68 miles and takes about 1h 34m 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 15.3 miles on John F. Kennedy Memorial Highway.
At current regular gas prices, budget about $11.27 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.
Midpoint
34 miles from Olney, MD
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 50m into the drive
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Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 34m. Total distance: 68 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 34m drive, comfortable solo distance.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile with national parks nearby.
Drive Character
Expect a 1h 34m drive with frequent turns across 68 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 31 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
John F. Kennedy Memorial Highway is the longest continuous segment at about 15.3 miles.
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 around 15.4 miles in.
Driving Effort10/10
Demanding - stay alert through the decision-heavy sections
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 68 miles you will encounter 20 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
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 60.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 20 key points
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
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
22.7 mi into trip|~35m in|I 895 / Harbor Tunnel Thruway
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
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 46
Toward I 895 North: Baltimore Harbor Tunnel Thr...
8
60.6 mi into trip|~1h 22m in
Take the exit toward MD 22: Aberdeen, Churchville
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 85
Toward MD 22: Aberdeen, Churchville
10
60.9 mi into trip|~1h 22m in
Keep slight right at fork toward MD 22: Aberdeen, Churchville
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 85
Toward MD 22: Aberdeen, Churchville
8
61.2 mi into trip|~1h 23m in
Keep slight left at fork toward MD 22 East: Aberdeen
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward MD 22 East: Aberdeen
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 Havre de Grace, MD, road signs begin pointing toward Churchville along the way.
Churchville
60.6 mi in|~1h 22m
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
John F. Kennedy Memorial Highway
15.3 mi
17m
Harbor Tunnel Thruway
11.6 mi
15m
Express Toll Lanes
8.5 mi
9m
I 95
6.8 mi
7m
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
Longest stretch:
John F. Kennedy Memorial Highway
— 15.3 mi, about 17m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Olney, MD and Havre de Grace, 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 13AToward I 95 North: BaltimoreUse the straight / slight left lanes.
12
Merge onto I 95
6.8 mi·7 min·I 95
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Take the exit onto I 895
5.7 mi·6 min·Harbor Tunnel Thruway
Exit 46Toward I 895 North: Baltimore Harbor Tunnel ThruwayUse the slight right lane.
14
Continue on I 895
1.0 mi·1 min·Harbor Tunnel Throughway
15
Continue on I 895
2.2 mi·3 min·Harbor Tunnel Thruway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
16
Continue on I 895
1.4 mi·2 min·Baltimore Harbor Tunnel
17
Continue on I 895
3.7 mi·5 min·Harbor Tunnel Thruway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
18
Keep slight left at fork onto I 895
8.5 mi·9 min·Express Toll Lanes
Use the slight left lane.
19
Keep slight right at fork
297 ft·3 sec
20
Merge onto I 95
15 mi·17 min·John F. Kennedy Memorial Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
21
Take the exit
0.3 mi·38 sec
Exit 85Toward MD 22: Aberdeen, ChurchvilleUse the slight right lane.
22
Keep slight right at fork
0.3 mi·32 sec
Exit 85Toward MD 22: Aberdeen, ChurchvilleUse the straight / slight right lanes.
23
Keep slight left at fork
327 ft·7 sec
Toward MD 22 East: AberdeenUse the straight / slight right lanes.
24
Keep slight right at fork
0.1 mi·18 sec
Toward MD 22 East: Aberdeen
25
Merge onto MD 22
1.8 mi·2 min·Aberdeen Thruway
Use the left lane.
26
Take the exit
0.2 mi·33 sec
Toward US 40 East
27
Merge onto US 40
0.5 mi·52 sec·North Philadelphia Boulevard
28
Continue on US 40
2.3 mi·2 min·Pulaski Highway
29
Continue on MD 7
1.4 mi·3 min·Revolution Street
30
Turn left onto MD 7
0.4 mi·52 sec·South Union Avenue
Use the left lane.
31
Arrive at destination
MD 7
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 34 miles from Olney, MD, or about 50m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 15.3 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 15 miles or 25m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 34 miles or 50m 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 18m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Havre de Grace, 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.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Olney, MD
This is one driving day of about 68 miles and 1h 34m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 15 miles from Olney, MD.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on John F. Kennedy Memorial Highway for about 15.3 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
The midpoint is around 34 miles from Olney, MD, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Havre de Grace, MD
The final approach into Havre de Grace, MD usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Nearby Places
Restaurants, cafes, gas stations and more along your route.
Station data from NREL Alternative Fuel Stations database.
Driving Electric?
About $7 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
20.4
0
$7.14
$3.26
Efficient EV
17
0
$5.95
$2.72
EV Truck/SUV
27.2
0
$9.52
$4.35
Gas CO2
24 kg
EV CO2
8 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 17, 2026
Origin
Olney, MD
Morning
in Olney on Friday
Local time
10:35 AM
EDT
Current temp
73°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Havre de Grace, MD
Morning
in Havre de Grace on Friday
Local time
10:35 AM
EDT
Current temp
48°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
25 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
1h 34m 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 Havre de Grace, MD covers 68 miles and takes about 1h 34m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are John F. Kennedy Memorial Highway, Harbor Tunnel Thruway, Express Toll Lanes. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 34 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 $11.27 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 drive requires moderate attention. Across 68 miles you will encounter 20 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
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 60.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
On the drive from Olney, MD to Havre de Grace, MD, road signs begin pointing toward Churchville along the way.
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, NREL for EV charging, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
