Origin
Olney, MD
Late night in Olney on Monday
Local time
4:40 AM
EDT
Current temp
87°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Olney, MD to Cambridge, MD
Drive Time
2h 18m
Distance
97.7 mi
157 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$16
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 9m
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6 AM
2h 18m
8 AM
2h 37m
10 AM
2h 25m
12 PM
2h 23m
3 PM
2h 26m
5 PM
2h 37m
8 PM
2h 13m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Olney, MD
RDNE Stock project
Cambridge, MD
Ernie Marquez
Trip Overview
Traveling from Olney to Cambridge spans 97.7 miles across Maryland, making this an ideal day trip. You can expect the journey to take approximately 2 hours and 18 minutes, depending on traffic flow. Your route primarily utilizes US 50, the Blue Star Memorial Highway, and the John Hanson Highway. With a fuel cost estimated at around $16, the drive is budget-friendly and straightforward for a single-day excursion. Because the distance is relatively short, you won't need to worry about booking an overnight stay unless you prefer a slower pace. It is a practical, direct transition from the Olney area into the heart of the Eastern Shore.
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
48.8 miles from Olney, MD
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 9m into the drive .
Drive Character
This trip offers a mixed driving profile, balancing regional highway stretches with local road travel. You will spend about 34% of your time on highways, providing a steady rhythm before you transition into the final leg of the journey. The longest uninterrupted stretch covers 33.6 miles along US 50, which serves as the backbone of your route. Expect the character of the road to shift as you move away from the Olney area and head toward Cambridge. The drive manages to be efficient without feeling like a monotonous interstate grind, keeping you engaged as you navigate the different segments of the trip.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 16 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
MD 200 is one of the defining roads on this drive.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
542 ft
0 ft
Total Climb
130 ft
Total Descent
655 ft
Highest Point
542 ft
Elevation Range
542 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 Cambridge, MD is easy. At 2h 18m 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 Cambridge, MD is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| MD 200 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Intercounty Connector | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| MD 650 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| MD 650 South | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| New Hampshire Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 495 East | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Capital Beltway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| US 50 East | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
MD 200
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Olney, MD and Cambridge, MD.
1
Start on Georgia Avenue
2.6 mi
·
5 min
·
Georgia Avenue
2
Turn slight left onto MD 200 Toll East
499 ft
·
21 sec
·
MD 200 Toll East
3
Take the ramp slight left toward MD 200 Toll East
0.4 mi
·
52 sec
·
MD 200 Toll East
4
Merge slight left onto Intercounty Connector
4.4 mi
·
5 min
·
Intercounty Connector
5
Take the exit slight right toward MD 650: Ashton, White Oak
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
·
MD 650: Ashton, White Oak
6
Keep slight right to continue on MD 650 South: White Oak
361 ft
·
9 sec
·
MD 650 South: White Oak
7
Turn straight onto New Hampshire Avenue
5.1 mi
·
9 min
·
New Hampshire Avenue
8
Take the ramp slight right toward I 495 East: Baltimore, College Park
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
·
I 495 East: Baltimore, College Park
9
Merge slight left onto Capital Beltway
8.8 mi
·
11 min
·
Capital Beltway
10
Take the exit slight right toward US 50 East: Annapolis
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
US 50 East: Annapolis
11
Merge slight left onto John Hanson Highway
19 mi
·
21 min
·
John Hanson Highway
12
Continue on Blue Star Memorial Highway
22 mi
·
30 min
·
Blue Star Memorial Highway
13
Keep slight right to continue on US 50 East: Ocean City, Rehoboth
34 mi
·
48 min
·
US 50 East: Ocean City, Rehoboth
14
Turn right onto East Cedar Street
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
East Cedar Street
15
Turn left onto Race Street
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
·
Race Street
16
Arrive at your destination
Trip Plan
Since this is a manageable 2-hour and 18-minute drive, you have plenty of flexibility in your departure time. However, keeping an eye on traffic patterns along US 50 is wise, as volume can fluctuate significantly depending on the time of day. With no mandatory stops required by the route's duration, you can easily pace the trip to suit your own comfort level. Factor the $16 fuel estimate into your travel budget before you leave Olney to ensure a stress-free experience. A helpful tip for this specific route is to prepare for the transition between the highway segments and local roads, as the driving environment changes most notably once you are well into the final 33.6-mile stretch of US 50.
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 48.8 miles from Olney, MD, or about 1h 9m 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 80 miles or 1h 53m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 48.8 miles or 1h 9m 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 53m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Cambridge, 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 97.7 miles and 2h 18m.
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 48.8 mi from Olney, MD · 1h 9m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
49 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 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 48.8 miles from Olney, MD, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Cambridge, MD
The final approach into Cambridge, 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 Cambridge, 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
$16.17 one way
$32.33 round trip
$4.20/gal
25.4 MPG avg
34 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.60 | $17.69 | $35.38 |
| premium | $4.92 | $18.93 | $37.86 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $21.71 | $43.41 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$16
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$41–$66
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 34.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $10 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 29.3 | 0 | $10.26 | $4.69 |
| Efficient EV | 24.4 | 0 | $8.55 | $3.91 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 39.1 | 0 | $13.68 | $6.25 |
Gas CO2
34 kg
EV CO2
11 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
Cambridge, MD
Late night in Cambridge on Monday
Local time
4:40 AM
EDT
Current temp
67°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
20 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
2h 18m 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 Cambridge, MD covers 97.7 miles and takes about 2h 18m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are MD 200, Intercounty Connector, MD 650. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 48.8 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 $16.17 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 Cambridge, MD is easy. At 2h 18m 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 Cambridge, MD is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Olney, MD to Cambridge, MD does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
Mostly flat terrain. The route ranges from 0 ft to 542 ft elevation with about 130 ft of total climbing.
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