Origin
Olney, MD
Evening in Olney on Wednesday
Local time
5:34 PM
EDT
Current temp
50°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Olney, MD to Hyattsville, MD
Last recalculated Apr 15, 2026
Drive Time
34m
Distance
18 mi
29 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 31m
★
6 AM
0h 34m
8 AM
0h 40m
10 AM
0h 36m
12 PM
0h 36m
3 PM
0h 36m
5 PM
0h 40m
8 PM
0h 32m
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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Hyattsville, MD
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Trip Overview
The drive from Olney, MD to Hyattsville, MD covers 18 miles and takes about 34m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on New Hampshire Avenue, Intercounty Connector, Adelphi Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 5.6 miles on New Hampshire Avenue. At current regular gas prices, budget about $2.98 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
0 planned breaks
This drive is short enough that no stops are needed.
Midpoint
9 miles from Olney, MD
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 14m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 34m drive with frequent turns across 18 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 12 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
New Hampshire Avenue is the longest continuous segment at about 5.6 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 9 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 2.7 miles in.
Route Complexity
6/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 18 miles you will encounter 9 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 2.7 miles: Navigation decision point; 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.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 9 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
3
2.7 mi into trip
|
~5m in
Take the ramp toward MD 200 Toll East
Navigation decision point
Toward MD 200 Toll East
8
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
8
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
6
13.4 mi into trip
|
~22m in
|
Adelphi Road
Turn left onto Adelphi Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
4
17.1 mi into trip
|
~31m in
|
MD 410 / East-West Highway
Turn left onto MD 410 / East-West Highway
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left / straight lanes.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Olney, MD to Hyattsville, MD, road signs begin pointing toward White Oak along the way.
White Oak
7.5 mi in
|
~11m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| New Hampshire Avenue | 5.6 mi | 10m |
| Intercounty Connector | 4.4 mi | 5m |
| Adelphi Road | 3.7 mi | 8m |
| Georgia Avenue | 2.6 mi | 5m |
| 42nd Avenue | 0.7 mi | 2m |
| East-West Highway | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| Kennedy Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
New Hampshire Avenue
— 5.6 mi, about 10m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Olney, MD and Hyattsville, MD.
1
Start on 18000 Georgia Avenue, Olney MD
2.6 mi
·
5 min
·
18000 Georgia Avenue, Olney MD
2
Turn slight left
497 ft
·
20 sec
Toward MD 200 Toll East
3
Take the ramp
0.4 mi
·
51 sec
Toward MD 200 Toll East
4
Merge onto MD 200 Toll
4.4 mi
·
5 min
·
Intercounty Connector
5
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
Exit 13
Toward MD 650: Ashton, White Oak
Use the slight right lane.
6
Keep slight right at fork
361 ft
·
8 sec
Toward MD 650 South: White Oak
Use the left / right lanes.
7
Turn straight onto MD 650
5.6 mi
·
10 min
·
New Hampshire Avenue
Use the left lane.
8
Turn left onto Adelphi Road
3.7 mi
·
8 min
·
Adelphi Road
Use the left lane.
9
Turn left onto MD 410
0.1 mi
·
27 sec
·
East-West Highway
Use the left / straight lanes.
10
Turn right onto 42nd Avenue
0.7 mi
·
2 min
·
42nd Avenue
11
Turn left onto Kennedy Street
119 ft
·
5 sec
·
Kennedy Street
12
Arrive at destination
Kennedy Street
Trip Plan
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 9 miles from Olney, MD, or about 14m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 5.6 miles.
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 18 miles or 34m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 9 miles or 14m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 27m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Hyattsville, MD than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
+
Have your navigation ready before leaving Olney, MD.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Olney, MD
This is one driving day of about 18 miles and 34m.
At 18 miles this is a quick drive — no planned stops needed.
The longest stretch is on New Hampshire Avenue for about 5.6 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 9 mi from Olney, MD · 14m into the drive
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 18 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 9 miles from Olney, MD, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Hyattsville, MD
Allow a few extra minutes for the final approach into Hyattsville, 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
$2.98 one way
$5.97 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
6 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $3.27 | $6.54 |
| premium | $4.93 | $3.49 | $6.98 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.97 | $7.95 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$3
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$28–$53
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 6.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 5.4 | 0 | $1.89 | $0.86 |
| Efficient EV | 4.5 | 0 | $1.58 | $0.72 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 7.2 | 0 | $2.52 | $1.15 |
Gas CO2
6 kg
EV CO2
2 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
Hyattsville, MD
Evening in Hyattsville on Wednesday
Local time
5:34 PM
EDT
Current temp
52°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
2 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
34m 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 Hyattsville, MD covers 18 miles and takes about 34m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are New Hampshire Avenue, Intercounty Connector, Adelphi Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 9 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 $2.98 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 drive requires moderate attention. Across 18 miles you will encounter 9 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
The main spots that need attention: at 2.7 miles: Navigation decision point; 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.
On the drive from Olney, MD to Hyattsville, MD, road signs begin pointing toward White Oak along the way.
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