Origin
Owings Mills, MD
Morning in Owings Mills on Thursday
Local time
9:07 AM
EDT
Current temp
49°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Owings Mills, MD to Olney, MD
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
46m
Distance
38.4 mi
62 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$6
one way
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 43m
★
6 AM
0h 47m
8 AM
0h 54m
10 AM
0h 49m
12 PM
0h 49m
3 PM
0h 50m
5 PM
0h 54m
8 PM
0h 44m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Owings Mills, MD
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Olney, MD
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Trip Overview
The drive from Owings Mills, MD to Olney, MD covers 38.4 miles and takes about 46m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on MD 940, Owings Mills Boulevard, I 795 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $6.37 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 46m. Total distance: 38.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
46m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 46m drive with frequent turns across 38.4 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 20 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
MD 940 is one of the defining roads on this drive.
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 Owings Mills, MD to Olney, MD is easy. At 46m 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 Owings Mills, MD to Olney, MD is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| MD 940 | — | — |
| Owings Mills Boulevard | — | — |
| I 795 | — | — |
| I 795 South | — | — |
| Northwest Expressway | — | — |
| I 695 South | — | — |
| Baltimore Beltway | — | — |
| I 70 East | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
MD 940
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Owings Mills, MD and Olney, MD.
1
Start on Reisterstown Road
0.1 mi
·
11 sec
·
Reisterstown Road
2
Turn slight left onto MD 940
269 ft
·
10 sec
·
MD 940
3
Turn straight
299 ft
·
11 sec
4
Turn straight onto Owings Mills Boulevard
0.4 mi
·
49 sec
·
Owings Mills Boulevard
5
Take the ramp slight right toward I 795: Baltimore, Reisterstown
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
·
I 795: Baltimore, Reisterstown
6
Keep slight left to continue on I 795 South: Baltimore, Northwest Expressway
0.9 mi
·
2 min
·
I 795 South: Baltimore, Northwest Expressway
7
Merge slight left onto Northwest Expressway
3.3 mi
·
4 min
·
Northwest Expressway
8
Keep slight right to continue on I 695 South: Glen Burnie
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
I 695 South: Glen Burnie
9
Merge slight left onto Baltimore Beltway
3.6 mi
·
4 min
·
Baltimore Beltway
10
Take the exit slight right toward I 70 East, I 70 West: Local Traffic, Frederick
0.2 mi
·
17 sec
·
I 70 East, I 70 West: Local Traffic, Frederick
11
Keep slight right to continue on I 70 West: Frederick
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
I 70 West: Frederick
12
Merge slight left
3.7 mi
·
3 min
13
Take the exit slight left toward US 29 South: Columbia, Washington, Ellicott City
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
US 29 South: Columbia, Washington, Ellicott City
14
Merge slight right onto Columbia Pike
3.5 mi
·
3 min
·
Columbia Pike
15
Take the exit slight right toward MD 108 West: Clarksville, Dorsey's Search, Harper's Choice
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
MD 108 West: Clarksville, Dorsey's Search, Harper's Choice
16
Turn straight onto Clarksville Pike
10.0 mi
·
16 min
·
Clarksville Pike
17
Continue on Ashton Road
2.4 mi
·
3 min
·
Ashton Road
18
Continue on Olney Sandy Spring Road
3.2 mi
·
5 min
·
Olney Sandy Spring Road
19
Turn sharp left onto Georgia Avenue
118 ft
·
14 sec
·
Georgia Avenue
20
Arrive at your destination
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 19.2 mi from Owings Mills, MD · 23m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
19 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 38 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 19.2 miles from Owings Mills, MD, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Olney, MD
Allow a few extra minutes for the final approach into Olney, 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
$6.37 one way
$12.73 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
13 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $6.97 | $13.94 |
| premium | $4.93 | $7.45 | $14.89 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $8.48 | $16.96 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$6
Estimated CO2 emission: 13.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 69% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 11.5 | 0 | $4.03 | $1.84 |
| Efficient EV | 9.6 | 0 | $3.36 | $1.54 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 15.4 | 0 | $5.38 | $2.46 |
Gas CO2
13 kg
EV CO2
4 kg (69% 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
Olney, MD
Morning in Olney on Thursday
Local time
9:07 AM
EDT
Current temp
50°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
66°F
Columbia, MD
19 mi in
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
46m 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 Owings Mills, MD to Olney, MD covers 38.4 miles and takes about 46m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are MD 940, Owings Mills Boulevard, I 795. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 19.2 miles from Owings Mills, MD. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $6.37 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 Owings Mills, MD to Olney, MD is easy. At 46m 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 Owings Mills, MD to Olney, MD is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Owings Mills, MD to Olney, MD does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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