Origin
Olney, MD
Afternoon in Olney on Saturday
Local time
12:42 PM
EDT
Current temp
73°F
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Live forecast
Trip from Olney, MD to Owings Mills, MD
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
53m
Distance
34.5 mi
55 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$6
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 50m
★
6 AM
0h 54m
8 AM
1h 3m
10 AM
0h 57m
12 PM
0h 56m
3 PM
0h 58m
5 PM
1h 2m
8 PM
0h 51m
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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Owings Mills, MD
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Trip Overview
The drive from Olney, MD to Owings Mills, MD covers 34.5 miles and takes about 53m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Clarksville Pike, Columbia Pike, Baltimore Beltway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 10.2 miles on Clarksville Pike. At current regular gas prices, budget about $5.72 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 53m. Total distance: 34.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
53m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile with national parks nearby.
Drive Character
Expect a 53m drive with frequent turns across 34.5 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.
Clarksville Pike is the longest continuous segment at about 10.2 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 20.1 miles in.
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 16 decision points packed into just 34.5 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 53m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 20.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 24.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 24.7 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 16 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
7
20.1 mi into trip
|
~33m in
Take the exit toward I 70 East: Baltimore
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 25A
Toward I 70 East: Baltimore
8
24.5 mi into trip
|
~38m in
Take the exit toward I 695 North, I 695 South: New York, Towson, Baltimore, Glen Burnie
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 91B-A
Toward I 695 North, I 695 South: New York, Tows...
9
24.7 mi into trip
|
~38m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 695 North: New York, Towson
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight left lane.
Exit 91B
Toward I 695 North: New York, Towson
8
29.3 mi into trip
|
~45m in
Take the exit toward I 795 North: Owings Mills, Reisterstown
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 19
Toward I 795 North: Owings Mills, Reisterstown
8
33.4 mi into trip
|
~51m in
Keep slight right at fork toward Owings Mills Boulevard North, Reisterstown Road
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Toward Owings Mills Boulevard North, Reistersto...
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Olney, MD and Owings Mills, MD, road signs point toward Towson, Baltimore, Glen Burnie and Reisterstown.
Towson
24.5 mi in
|
~38m
Baltimore
24.5 mi in
|
~38m
Glen Burnie
24.5 mi in
|
~38m
Reisterstown
29.3 mi in
|
~45m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Clarksville Pike | 10.2 mi | 16m |
| Columbia Pike | 3.9 mi | 5m |
| Baltimore Beltway | 3.8 mi | 5m |
| I 70 | 3.8 mi | 4m |
| Olney Sandy Spring Road | 2.9 mi | 5m |
| Northwest Expressway | 2.8 mi | 3m |
| Ashton Road | 2.4 mi | 3m |
| Owings Mills Boulevard | 0.3 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Clarksville Pike
— 10.2 mi, about 16m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Olney, MD and Owings Mills, 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
10 mi
·
16 min
·
Clarksville Pike
6
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
35 sec
Toward US 29 North: Baltimore
7
Merge onto US 29
3.9 mi
·
5 min
·
Columbia Pike
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Take the exit
0.7 mi
·
1 min
Exit 25A
Toward I 70 East: Baltimore
Use the slight right lane.
9
Merge onto I 70
3.8 mi
·
4 min
·
I 70
10
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
16 sec
Exit 91B-A
Toward I 695 North, I 695 South: New York, Towson, Baltimore, Glen Burnie
Use the slight right lane.
11
Keep slight left at fork
0.8 mi
·
1 min
Exit 91B
Toward I 695 North: New York, Towson
Use the slight left lane.
12
Merge onto I 695
3.8 mi
·
5 min
·
Baltimore Beltway
13
Take the exit
0.8 mi
·
1 min
Exit 19
Toward I 795 North: Owings Mills, Reisterstown
Use the slight right lane.
14
Continue on I 795
2.8 mi
·
3 min
·
Northwest Expressway
15
Take the exit
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Exit 4
Toward Owings Mills Boulevard
Use the slight right lane.
16
Keep slight right at fork
0.4 mi
·
54 sec
Toward Owings Mills Boulevard North, Reisterstown Road
Use the slight right lane.
17
Turn straight onto Owings Mills Boulevard
0.3 mi
·
28 sec
·
Owings Mills Boulevard
Use the straight lane.
18
Turn slight right
277 ft
·
10 sec
Toward MD 140
19
Turn straight onto MD 940
481 ft
·
19 sec
·
MD 940
Toward MD 140
20
Turn left onto MD 140
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
·
Reisterstown Road
Use the left / straight / right lanes.
21
Arrive at destination
MD 140
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 17.2 mi from Olney, MD · 29m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
17 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 34.5 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 17.2 miles from Olney, MD, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Owings Mills, MD
Allow a few extra minutes for the final approach into Owings Mills, 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
$5.72 one way
$11.44 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
12 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $6.26 | $12.53 |
| premium | $4.93 | $6.69 | $13.38 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $7.62 | $15.23 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$6
Estimated CO2 emission: 12.1 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 | 10.4 | 0 | $3.62 | $1.66 |
| Efficient EV | 8.6 | 0 | $3.02 | $1.38 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 13.8 | 0 | $4.83 | $2.21 |
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.
Destination
Owings Mills, MD
Afternoon in Owings Mills on Saturday
Local time
12:42 PM
EDT
Current temp
70°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
75°F
Columbia, MD
17 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
3 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
53m 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 Owings Mills, MD covers 34.5 miles and takes about 53m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Clarksville Pike, Columbia Pike, Baltimore Beltway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 17.2 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 $5.72 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 16 decision points packed into just 34.5 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 53m.
The main spots that need attention: at 20.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 24.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 24.7 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between Olney, MD and Owings Mills, MD, road signs point toward Towson, Baltimore, Glen Burnie and Reisterstown.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Chesapeake & Ohio Canal National Historical Park, Monocacy National Battlefield and Potomac Heritage National Scenic Trail.
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, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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