Origin
Olney, MD
Late night in Olney on Monday
Local time
4:35 AM
EDT
Current temp
87°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Olney, MD to Aberdeen, MD
Drive Time
1h 26m
Distance
63 mi
101 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$10
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 20m
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6 AM
1h 27m
8 AM
1h 40m
10 AM
1h 31m
12 PM
1h 30m
3 PM
1h 32m
5 PM
1h 39m
8 PM
1h 23m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Olney, MD
RDNE Stock project
Aberdeen, MD
Jonathan Borba
Trip Overview
If you are planning a trip from Olney to Aberdeen, Maryland, you are looking at a 63-mile trek that typically takes about 1 hour and 26 minutes. This route is perfectly suited for a single-day excursion, as it is a relatively short drive within the Northeast region. You can expect to spend approximately $10 on fuel, making it a budget-friendly option for a quick getaway. The journey utilizes key infrastructure like the John F. Kennedy Memorial Highway, the Harbor Tunnel Thruway, and various express toll lanes. Since you won't need to plan for any overnight stops, you have plenty of flexibility to structure your departure time around your own schedule.
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
31.5 miles from Olney, MD
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 43m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a turn-heavy local drive that requires your full attention as you transition between different types of roadway. While about 17% of this 63-mile trip involves highway travel, the route is not a monotonous straight shot. You will experience a mix of technical maneuvering and faster segments, with the longest uninterrupted stretch covering 15.3 miles on the John F. Kennedy Memorial Highway. The character of the drive shifts as you move off local roads and onto the major toll facilities. Prepare for a varied experience behind the wheel rather than a simple cruise down an open interstate.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 23 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.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
542 ft
-12 ft
Total Climb
371 ft
Total Descent
836 ft
Highest Point
542 ft
Elevation Range
554 ft
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.
Route Complexity
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
The drive from Olney, MD to Aberdeen, MD is easy. At 1h 26m 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 Aberdeen, MD is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Spartan Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Olney Sandy Spring Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Ashton Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Clarksville Pike | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Hall Shop Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Guilford Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Cedar Lane | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| MD 32 East | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
Spartan Road
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Olney, MD and Aberdeen, 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
·
39 sec
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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
6.8 mi
·
7 min
13
Take the exit slight right toward I 895 North: Baltimore Harbor Tunnel Thruway
5.7 mi
·
6 min
·
I 895 North: Baltimore Harbor Tunnel Thruway
14
Continue on Harbor Tunnel Throughway
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Harbor Tunnel Throughway
15
Continue on Harbor Tunnel Thruway
7.3 mi
·
10 min
·
Harbor Tunnel Thruway
16
Keep slight left to continue on Express Toll Lanes
8.5 mi
·
9 min
·
Express Toll Lanes
17
Keep slight right
299 ft
·
4 sec
18
Merge slight right onto John F. Kennedy Memorial Highway
15 mi
·
17 min
·
John F. Kennedy Memorial Highway
19
Take the exit slight right toward MD 22: Aberdeen, Churchville
0.3 mi
·
38 sec
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MD 22: Aberdeen, Churchville
20
Keep slight right to continue on MD 22: Aberdeen, Churchville
0.3 mi
·
32 sec
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MD 22: Aberdeen, Churchville
21
Keep slight right to continue on MD 132: Aberdeen Town Center
0.2 mi
·
20 sec
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MD 132: Aberdeen Town Center
22
Turn straight onto West Bel Air Avenue
1.7 mi
·
3 min
·
West Bel Air Avenue
23
Arrive at your destination
Trip Plan
Because this is a relatively short 1 hour and 26-minute drive, you have the advantage of total flexibility in your departure time. Since the route involves navigating through express toll lanes and tunnel systems, it is wise to ensure your electronic toll payment account is active before you leave Olney. While there are no mandatory stops required for a trip of this length, keeping an eye on the traffic flow near the Harbor Tunnel Thruway is a smart way to avoid potential delays. You should factor the $10 fuel estimate into your planning, though the lack of necessary rest stops means you can easily complete the entire distance in one go. Staying alert during the turn-heavy sections will make your arrival in Aberdeen much smoother.
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 31.5 miles from Olney, MD, or about 43m into the drive.
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 63 miles or 1h 26m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 31.5 miles or 43m 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 13m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Aberdeen, 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.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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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 63 miles and 1h 26m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Olney, MD.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 31.5 mi from Olney, MD · 43m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
32 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 63 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 31.5 miles from Olney, MD, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Aberdeen, MD
The final approach into Aberdeen, 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 Aberdeen, MD.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$10.42 one way
$20.85 round trip
$4.20/gal
25.4 MPG avg
22 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.60 | $11.41 | $22.81 |
| premium | $4.92 | $12.21 | $24.42 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $14.00 | $27.99 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$10
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$35–$60
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 22 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 18.9 | 0 | $6.61 | $3.02 |
| Efficient EV | 15.8 | 0 | $5.51 | $2.52 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 25.2 | 0 | $8.82 | $4.03 |
Gas CO2
22 kg
EV CO2
7 kg (68% 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
Aberdeen, MD
Late night in Aberdeen on Monday
Local time
4:35 AM
EDT
Current temp
62°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 26m 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 Aberdeen, MD covers 63 miles and takes about 1h 26m 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 31.5 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 $10.42 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 Aberdeen, MD is easy. At 1h 26m 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 Aberdeen, MD is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Olney, MD to Aberdeen, MD does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
Mostly flat terrain. The route ranges from -12 ft to 542 ft elevation with about 371 ft of total climbing.
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