How far is Accokeek, MD from Olney, MD?

The driving distance from Accokeek, MD to Olney, MD is about 51.8 miles (83.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 02m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 33.6 miles (54.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 05m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
51.77 mi
01h 02m
Flight
33.61 mi
54.09 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
33.61 mi
Kilometers
54.09 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
51.77 mi
Kilometers
83.31 km
Drive Time
01h 02m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 01h 02m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Olney
Wed, Apr 15, 1:04 PM EDT
Return by in Accokeek
Wed, Apr 15, 2:07 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Accokeek
2026-04-15T12:02
Arrive Olney
Wed, Apr 15, 1:04 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 02m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:03 AM to 11:03 AM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
4:24 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Accokeek
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Glenarden
MD

City in Prince George's County, Maryland, United States

From Accokeek
23.1 mi
00h 31m
To Olney
28.7 mi
00h 31m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
91°F
Today

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 12 mph SW
Destination
91°F
Today

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 10:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 to 14 mph SW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Accokeek and Olney.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Accokeek and Olney.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    628 ft · 47 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Livingston Road

    1.5 km · 2 min · Livingston Road

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Indian Head Highway

    7.1 mi · 10 min · Indian Head Highway

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Palmer Road

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Palmer Road

  5. 5

    Continue on Tucker Road

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Tucker Road

  6. 6

    Continue on Allentown Road

    5.6 mi · 10 min · Allentown Road

  7. 7

    Take the ramp slight left toward I 95 North, I 495 North: Baltimore, College Park

    1130 ft · 28 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Capital Beltway

    16.1 mi · 22 min · Capital Beltway

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on Capital Beltway

    1.6 mi · 2 min · Capital Beltway

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward MD 650 North: New Hampshire Avenue, White Oak

    1952 ft · 47 sec

  11. 11

    Turn slight right onto New Hampshire Avenue

    6.4 mi · 11 min · New Hampshire Avenue

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Norwood Road

    2.9 mi · 6 min · Norwood Road

  13. 13

    Turn straight onto Doctor Bird Road

    1.1 km · 1 min · Doctor Bird Road

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Olney Sandy Spring Road

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Olney Sandy Spring Road

  15. 15

    Turn sharp left onto Georgia Avenue

    36 m · 14 sec · Georgia Avenue

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Georgia Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Accokeek and Olney.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
16 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
30.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Capital Beltway
17.7 mi · 34%
Indian Head Highway
7.14 mi · 14%
New Hampshire Avenue
6.39 mi · 12%
Allentown Road
5.57 mi · 11%
Norwood Road
2.93 mi · 6%
Olney Sandy Spring Road
1.42 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Capital Beltway

Merge slight left onto Capital Beltway

16.1 mi · 00h 22m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
01h 02m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 06m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+18.2 mi
33.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Glenarden
00h 31m from Accokeek
Leave By
4:24 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Accokeek and Sunny near Olney.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Accokeek to Olney?

The road trip is about 51.8 miles (83.3 km) and usually takes 01h 02m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Glenarden is a useful midpoint, sitting about 23.1 miles from Accokeek and 28.7 miles from Olney.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 33.6 miles (54.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 18.2 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.

When is the best time to leave for this route?

A good departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:24 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.48 one way or $14.95 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 16.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Accokeek and Sunny near Olney.

Stop Ideas Near Glenarden

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Glenarden and the surrounding midpoint area.
United States Capitol
Scenic stop 8.7 mi away

United States Capitol

Washington , DC
First St SE, Washington, DC 20004, United States
Rating 4.6/5 4,243 reviews Tourist attraction,Historical place,Historical landmark,Landmark,Federal government office
Stop photo coming soon
Practical stop 8.4 mi away

D C Government

Washington , DC
77 P St NE, Washington, DC 20002
Rating 5.0/5 2 reviews City government office,Telephone answering service
THEARC: Town Hall Education Arts Recreation Campus
Meeting point 8.3 mi away

THEARC: Town Hall Education Arts Recreation Campus

Washington , DC
1901 Mississippi Ave SE, Washington, DC 20020
Rating 4.7/5 64 reviews Recreation center,City Hall
Town Hall Liquor And Bar
Nearby stop 6.9 mi away

Town Hall Liquor And Bar

College Park , MD
8135 Baltimore Ave, College Park, MD 20740
Rating 4.3/5 319 reviews Liquor store,Bar

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Glenarden.

RAIL

New Carrollton station

3 mi away
4300 Garden City Drive
RAIL

Washington Union Station

13 mi away
50 Massachusetts Ave NE
RAIL

Union Station

22 mi away
110 Callahan Drive
RAIL

Rockville station

30 mi away
251 Hungerford Drive at Park Rd.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Accokeek and Olney. Straight-line distance: 33.61 mi (54.09 km).

Accokeek

#1 Accokeek

Census designated place in Prince George’s County, Maryland, United States

Population10,573
Coordinates38.6676200, -77.0283100
Altitude58
CountryUnited States
Olney

#2 Olney

Unincorporated area of Montgomery County, Maryland, United States of America

Population33,844
Coordinates39.1531600, -77.0669200
Altitude165
CountryUnited States
Start: (-77.028386, 38.667622)
End: Georgia Avenue (-77.066929, 39.153178)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 83 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 43m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 17m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 02m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 51m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 44m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 38m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.83 gal
6.91 L · about $7.48
Round trip
$14.95
3.66 gal · 13.82 L
Estimated CO2
16.3 kg one way
Round trip: 32.5 kg / 72 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $7.48 $14.95
Mid-grade $4.60 $8.42 $16.83
Premium $4.95 $9.07 $18.13
Diesel $5.98 $10.94 $21.89

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Maryland · Apr 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Accokeek and Olney. The current time is 12:02:09.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.