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 Crofton, MD
Drive Time
51m
Distance
31.6 mi
51 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 47m
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6 AM
0h 51m
8 AM
1h 0m
10 AM
0h 54m
12 PM
0h 53m
3 PM
0h 55m
5 PM
0h 59m
8 PM
0h 49m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Olney, MD
RDNE Stock project
Crofton, MD
RDNE Stock project
Trip Overview
If you are looking to travel from Olney to Crofton, you are in for a straightforward 31.6-mile journey that typically takes about 51 minutes. Because this trip is short and efficient, it works perfectly as a single-day excursion, requiring no overnight stays. You should budget approximately $5 for fuel to complete the transit between these two Maryland locations. The path keeps you within the Northeast region, transitioning from Olney down into the Crofton area without crossing state lines. It is an ideal route for commuters or travelers who prefer a quick, no-fuss drive rather than a multi-day road trip. Since there are no required stops, you have the freedom to complete the entire transit in one go.
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
15.8 miles from Olney, MD
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 25m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a turn-heavy local drive that requires your full attention rather than a monotonous interstate cruise. While you will spend some time on the Intercounty Connector, only a small portion of the trip—about 2%—is highway-based, keeping the experience grounded in local transit. Your longest uninterrupted stretch occurs during an 11.4-mile segment on the Intercounty Connector, which provides a brief reprieve from the more frequent turns. As you navigate from the Laurel Bowie Road section toward Annapolis Road, the road personality shifts to accommodate local traffic patterns. You will find that the lack of highway dominance creates a more intimate, hands-on driving experience as you transition between these Maryland communities.
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
544 ft
53 ft
Total Climb
398 ft
Total Descent
840 ft
Highest Point
544 ft
~1.3 mi in
Elevation Range
492 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 Crofton, MD is easy. At 51m 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 Crofton, MD is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| MD 200 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Intercounty Connector | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| US 1 North | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Baltimore Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Contee Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Laurel Bowie Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Annapolis Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| North East Crain Highway | 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 Crofton, 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
11 mi
·
14 min
·
Intercounty Connector
5
Keep slight left to continue on US 1 North: Laurel
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
·
US 1 North: Laurel
6
Turn straight onto Baltimore Avenue
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Baltimore Avenue
7
Turn right onto Contee Road
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Contee Road
8
Turn right onto Laurel Bowie Road
9.7 mi
·
14 min
·
Laurel Bowie Road
9
Turn left onto Annapolis Road
2.7 mi
·
4 min
·
Annapolis Road
10
Turn left onto North East Crain Highway
0.3 mi
·
32 sec
·
North East Crain Highway
11
Continue on Robert Crain Highway
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
Robert Crain Highway
12
Take the exit slight right toward Clubhouse Gate Road
0.1 mi
·
42 sec
·
Clubhouse Gate Road
13
Turn right onto Crofton Parkway
0.3 mi
·
54 sec
·
Crofton Parkway
14
Turn left onto Spring Green Avenue
0.2 mi
·
48 sec
·
Spring Green Avenue
15
Turn right onto Stratton Road
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Stratton Road
16
Arrive at your destination
Trip Plan
Because this route is short and highly flexible, you have the luxury of planning your departure around your personal schedule rather than worrying about long-distance fatigue. Since the entire trip is only 31.6 miles, you don't need to worry about scheduling rest stops, allowing you to reach your destination in under an hour. Keep in mind that the turn-heavy nature of the local roads means you should stay alert for changing speed limits and intersections. For the most efficient experience, try to avoid peak local traffic hours, as the reliance on local roads like Laurel Bowie Road and Annapolis Road can lead to congestion. Keep your $5 fuel estimate in mind, and enjoy the simplicity of a drive that gets you from point A to point B without any unnecessary complexity.
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 15.8 miles from Olney, MD, or about 25m 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 31.6 miles or 51m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 15.8 miles or 25m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 43m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Crofton, 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 31.6 miles and 51m.
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 15.8 mi from Olney, MD · 25m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
16 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 31.6 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 15.8 miles from Olney, MD, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Crofton, MD
The final approach into Crofton, 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 Crofton, 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
$5.23 one way
$10.46 round trip
$4.20/gal
25.4 MPG avg
11 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.60 | $5.72 | $11.44 |
| premium | $4.92 | $6.12 | $12.25 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $7.02 | $14.04 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$5
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$30–$55
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 11.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 9.5 | 0 | $3.32 | $1.52 |
| Efficient EV | 7.9 | 0 | $2.77 | $1.26 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 12.6 | 0 | $4.42 | $2.02 |
Gas CO2
11 kg
EV CO2
4 kg (64% 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
Crofton, MD
Late night in Crofton on Monday
Local time
4:35 AM
EDT
Current temp
86°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
1 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
51m 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 Crofton, MD covers 31.6 miles and takes about 51m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are MD 200, Intercounty Connector, US 1 North. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 15.8 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 $5.23 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 Crofton, MD is easy. At 51m 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 Crofton, MD is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Olney, MD to Crofton, MD does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
Mostly flat terrain. The route ranges from 53 ft to 544 ft elevation with about 398 ft of total climbing.
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