Trip from Olney, MD to Camp Springs, MD

Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

52m

Distance

34 mi

55 km

Drive Score

6/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 13 min

4 AM

0h 48m ★

6 AM

0h 52m

8 AM

1h 1m

10 AM

0h 55m

12 PM

0h 54m

3 PM

0h 56m

5 PM

1h 0m

8 PM

0h 50m

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

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Trip Overview

This 34-mile drive from Olney to Camp Springs, Maryland, is a straightforward local trip that can easily be completed in about 52 minutes. It's an ideal option for a single-day excursion, requiring no overnight stays. You'll primarily navigate via MD 200 and the Intercounty Connector, with some segments on MD 650. The estimated fuel cost for this short journey is around $6, making it quite budget-friendly. Given that both your origin and destination are within the Northeast region of Maryland, you won't be crossing any state lines or encountering significant regional shifts.

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 52m. Total distance: 34 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

52m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

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

Scenic Drive

Turn-heavy local drive route profile.

Drive Character

Expect a turn-heavy local drive on this route, with zero highway share. The longest uninterrupted stretch isn't a significant factor here, as the journey is characterized by frequent navigation through local roads and intersections. You'll be actively engaged with the driving, making turns and managing traffic signals for much of the 52-minute duration. This isn't a route for cruising at high speeds but rather for methodical progress through suburban and local Maryland landscapes.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.

There are about 18 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.

Capital Beltway is the longest continuous segment at about 18.2 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 7.5 miles in.

Driving Effort 8/10

Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a short but busy drive. With 13 decision points packed into just 34 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 52m.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 7.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 7.7 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 12.9 miles: Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 13 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

7.5 mi into trip | ~11m in

Take the exit toward MD 650: Ashton, White Oak

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 13 Toward MD 650: Ashton, White Oak

7.7 mi into trip | ~12m in

Keep slight right at fork toward MD 650 South: White Oak

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the left / right lanes. Toward MD 650 South: White Oak

12.9 mi into trip | ~21m in

Take the ramp toward I 495 East: Baltimore, College Park

Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the right lane. Toward I 495 East: Baltimore, College Park

31.3 mi into trip | ~46m in

Take the exit toward MD 337: Andrews Air Force Base Main Gate, Morningside

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Exit 9 Toward MD 337: Andrews Air Force Base Main Gate...

31.5 mi into trip | ~46m in | MD 337 / Forestville Road

Turn right onto MD 337 / Forestville Road

Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / left / right lanes.

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 Camp Springs, MD, road signs point toward White Oak, College Park and Morningside.

White Oak

7.5 mi in | ~11m

College Park

12.9 mi in | ~21m

Morningside

31.3 mi in | ~46m

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
Capital Beltway	18.2 mi	24m
New Hampshire Avenue	5.1 mi	9m
Intercounty Connector	4.4 mi	5m
Georgia Avenue	2.6 mi	5m
MD 337	2.3 mi	4m
Forestville Road	<0.1 mi	<1m
Allentown Road	<0.1 mi	<1m
Old Branch Avenue	<0.1 mi	<1m

Longest stretch: Capital Beltway — 18.2 mi, about 24m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Olney, MD and Camp Springs, MD.

Start on 18000 Georgia Avenue, Olney MD

2.6 mi · 5 min · 18000 Georgia Avenue, Olney MD

Turn slight left

497 ft · 20 sec

Toward MD 200 Toll East

Take the ramp

0.4 mi · 51 sec

Toward MD 200 Toll East

Merge onto MD 200 Toll

4.4 mi · 5 min · Intercounty Connector

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 31 sec

Exit 13 Toward MD 650: Ashton, White Oak Use the slight right lane.

Keep slight right at fork

361 ft · 8 sec

Toward MD 650 South: White Oak Use the left / right lanes.

Turn straight onto MD 650

5.1 mi · 9 min · New Hampshire Avenue

Use the left lane.

Take the ramp

0.2 mi · 24 sec

Toward I 495 East: Baltimore, College Park Use the right lane.

Merge onto I 495

18 mi · 24 min · Capital Beltway

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 34 sec

Exit 9 Toward MD 337: Andrews Air Force Base Main Gate, Morningside Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Turn right onto MD 337

426 ft · 12 sec · Forestville Road

Use the straight / left / right lanes.

Turn slight right onto MD 337

2.3 mi · 4 min · MD 337

Toward MD 337 South

Turn left onto Old Branch Avenue

112 ft · 3 sec · Old Branch Avenue

Turn right

69 ft · 6 sec

Turn right

97 ft · 8 sec

At end of road, turn right onto Allentown Road

190 ft · 5 sec · Allentown Road

Turn slight right

41 ft · 3 sec

Arrive at destination

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 17 mi from Olney, MD · 27m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

College Park, MD

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.

Popular next leg

College Park, MD to Camp Springs, MD

15.2 mi · 31m

Pacing Suggestions

Forestville, MD

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 34 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

College Park, MD

Meal break

The midpoint is around 17 miles from Olney, MD, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Camp Springs, MD

Allow a few extra minutes for the final approach into Camp Springs, 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

$5.64 one way

$11.27 round trip

$4.21/gal 25.4 MPG avg 12 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.61	$6.17	$12.35
premium	$4.93	$6.59	$13.19
diesel	$5.61	$7.51	$15.01

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

Estimated CO2 emission: 11.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

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

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	10.2	$3.57	$1.63
Efficient EV	8.5	$2.97	$1.36
EV Truck/SUV	13.6	$4.76	$2.18

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 17, 2026

Origin

Olney, MD

Morning in Olney on Saturday

Local time

8:18 AM

EDT

Current temp

73°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Camp Springs, MD

Morning in Camp Springs on Saturday

Local time

8:18 AM

EDT

Current temp

74°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

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

52m 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 Camp Springs, MD covers 34 miles and takes about 52m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are Capital Beltway, New Hampshire Avenue, Intercounty Connector. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 17 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 $5.64 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 13 decision points packed into just 34 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 52m.

Between Olney, MD and Camp Springs, MD, road signs point toward White Oak, College Park and Morningside.

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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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Trip Overview

Who Is This Route For?

Drive Character

How Hard Is This Drive?

Critical Maneuvers

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

Main Roads

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Where to Stop

Pacing Suggestions

Arriving in Camp Springs, MD

Fuel & Cost

Travel Intel

Olney, MD

Camp Springs, MD

Same local time

1 degrees warmer at arrival

52m on the road

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