Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 4m
Distance
43.6 mi
70 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$7
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Parkville, MD
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Olney, MD
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The drive from Parkville, MD to Olney, MD covers 43.6 miles and takes about 1h 4m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Baltimore Beltway, Clarksville Pike, I 70 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 17.8 miles on Baltimore Beltway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $7.23 one way before food or hotel costs.
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 4m. Total distance: 43.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 4m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Expect a 1h 4m drive with frequent turns across 43.6 miles of local and secondary roads.
Mostly flat terrain
Total Climb
605 ft
Total Descent
395 ft
Highest Point
542 ft
~43.6 mi in
Elevation Range
259 ft
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 1.1 miles in near I 695 / Baltimore Beltway.
Demanding - stay alert through the decision-heavy sections
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 43.6 miles you will encounter 11 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 1.1 miles (I 695 / Baltimore Beltway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 18.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 19.1 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
Merge onto I 695 / Baltimore Beltway toward Harford Road
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Take the exit toward I 70 East, I 70 West: Local Traffic, Frederick
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Keep slight right at fork toward I 70 West: Frederick
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Take the exit toward US 29 South: Columbia, Washington, Ellicott City
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Take the exit toward MD 108 West: Clarksville, Dorsey's Search, Harper's Choice
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Parkville, MD and Olney, MD, road signs point toward Frederick, Washington, Ellicott City, Dorsey's Search and Harper's Choice.
Frederick
Washington
Ellicott City
Dorsey's Search
Harper's Choice
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Baltimore Beltway | 17.8 mi | 24m |
| Clarksville Pike | 10 mi | 16m |
| I 70 | 3.7 mi | 3m |
| Columbia Pike | 3.5 mi | 3m |
| Olney Sandy Spring Road | 3.2 mi | 5m |
| Ashton Road | 2.4 mi | 3m |
| Harford Road | 0.9 mi | 2m |
| Georgia Avenue | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Step-by-step road directions between Parkville, MD and Olney, MD.
Start on Oak Forest Drive
Turn right onto MD 147
Take the ramp
Merge onto I 695
Take the exit
Keep slight right at fork
Merge onto I 70
Take the exit
Merge onto US 29
Take the exit
Turn straight onto MD 108
Continue on MD 108
Continue on MD 108
Turn sharp left onto 18000 Georgia Avenue, Olney MD
Arrive at destination
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 21.8 mi from Parkville, MD · 31m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
22 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.
A short stop after about 10 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 21.8 miles from Parkville, MD, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
The final approach into Olney, MD usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Regular Gas
$7.23 one way
$14.46 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $7.92 | $15.83 |
| premium | $4.93 | $8.46 | $16.91 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $9.63 | $19.25 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$7
Estimated CO2 emission: 15.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 13.1 | 0 | $4.58 | $2.09 |
| Efficient EV | 10.9 | 0 | $3.82 | $1.74 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 17.4 | 0 | $6.10 | $2.79 |
Gas CO2
15 kg
EV CO2
5 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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Night in Parkville on Friday
Local time
9:43 PM
EDT
Current temp
61°F
Partly Cloudy
Destination
Night in Olney on Friday
Local time
9:43 PM
EDT
Current temp
73°F
Unavailable
75°F
Columbia, MD
22 mi in
Time zone
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, and USGS 3DEP for elevation. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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