How far is Ballenger Creek, MD from Olney, MD?

The driving distance from Ballenger Creek, MD to Olney, MD is about 34.8 miles (56 km), with a travel time of about 00h 42m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 24.9 miles (40 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 25m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
34.8 mi
00h 42m
Flight
24.86 mi
40.01 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
24.86 mi
Kilometers
40.01 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
34.8 mi
Kilometers
56 km
Drive Time
00h 42m

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 42m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Olney
Wed, Apr 15, 5:43 AM EDT
Return by in Ballenger Creek
Wed, Apr 15, 6:26 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Ballenger Creek
2026-04-15T05:01
Arrive Olney
Wed, Apr 15, 5:43 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 42m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:43 AM to 7:43 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:04 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Ballenger Creek
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

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
Germantown
MD

Census-designated place in Montgomery County, Maryland, United States

From Ballenger Creek
15.4 mi
00h 21m
To Olney
19.4 mi
00h 21m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
90°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 7 mph SW
Destination
91°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 8 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Ballenger Creek and Olney.

  1. 1

    Start on Canada Goose Court

    54 m · 10 sec · Canada Goose Court

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Robin Drive

    3085 ft · 2 min · Robin Drive

  3. 3

    Turn left onto New Design Road

    1.1 km · 1 min · New Design Road

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Corporate Drive

    1557 ft · 47 sec · Corporate Drive

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Crestwood Boulevard

    2153 ft · 47 sec · Crestwood Boulevard

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Buckeystown Pike

    1345 ft · 32 sec · Buckeystown Pike

  7. 7

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 270 South

    655 ft · 19 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Eisenhower Memorial Highway

    14.7 mi · 18 min · Eisenhower Memorial Highway

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward MD 27: Damascus

    1090 ft · 23 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on MD 27 North: Damascus

    908 ft · 22 sec

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Ridge Road

    1.7 mi · 3 min · Ridge Road

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Brink Road

    2.1 mi · 4 min · Brink Road

  13. 13

    Continue on Brink Road

    3.5 mi · 6 min · Brink Road

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Laytonsville Road

    2435 ft · 49 sec · Laytonsville Road

  15. 15

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Olney Laytonsville Road

    71 m · 5 sec · Olney Laytonsville Road

  16. 16

    Exit the roundabout onto Olney Laytonsville Road

    5.5 mi · 9 min · Olney Laytonsville Road

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Georgia Avenue

    2 m · 1 sec · Georgia Avenue

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Georgia Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Ballenger Creek 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
18 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
1 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
51.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Eisenhower Memorial Highway
14.7 mi · 42%
Brink Road
5.63 mi · 16%
Olney Laytonsville Road
5.51 mi · 16%
Ridge Road
1.73 mi · 5%
New Design Road
0.69 mi · 2%
Robin Drive
0.58 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Eisenhower Memorial Highway

Merge slight left onto Eisenhower Memorial Highway

14.7 mi · 00h 18m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 42m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 26m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+9.9 mi
24.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Germantown
00h 21m from Ballenger Creek
Leave By
7:04 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Ballenger Creek and Mostly Sunny near Olney.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Ballenger Creek to Olney?

The road trip is about 34.8 miles (56 km) and usually takes 00h 42m in normal driving conditions.

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

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Germantown is a useful midpoint, sitting about 15.4 miles from Ballenger Creek and 19.4 miles from Olney.

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

The direct path is about 24.9 miles (40 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.9 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:04 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.03 one way or $10.05 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers around Ballenger Creek and Mostly Sunny near Olney.

Stop Ideas Near Germantown

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 Germantown and the surrounding midpoint area.
Griffith Park at City Hall
Scenic stop 7.5 mi away

Griffith Park at City Hall

Gaithersburg , MD
29 S Summit Ave, Gaithersburg, MD 20877, United States
Rating 4.6/5 57 reviews Park
Gaithersburg City Hall
Meeting point 7.5 mi away

Gaithersburg City Hall

Gaithersburg , MD
31 S Summit Ave, Gaithersburg, MD 20877
Rating 4.1/5 14 reviews City Hall,City clerk's office,City government office
City of Rockville City Hall
Scenic stop 12 mi away

City of Rockville City Hall

Rockville , MD
111 Maryland Ave, Rockville, MD 20850, United States
Rating 4.5/5 4 reviews Park

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Rockville station

15 mi away
251 Hungerford Drive at Park Rd.
BUS

Frederick Airport, MD

29 mi away
1341 Hughes Ford Road
RAIL

Frederick, MD

29 mi away
100 South East Street
RAIL

Washington Union Station

38 mi away
50 Massachusetts Ave NE

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Ballenger Creek and Olney. Straight-line distance: 24.86 mi (40.01 km).

Ballenger Creek

#1 Ballenger Creek

Town in Frederick County, Maryland, United States

Population18,274
Coordinates39.3726000, -77.4352600
Altitude92
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: Canada Goose Court (-77.43517, 39.372785)
End: Georgia Avenue (-77.066929, 39.153178)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 56 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 09m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 52m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 41m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 34m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 29m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 26m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.23 gal
4.65 L · about $5.03
Round trip
$10.05
2.46 gal · 9.3 L
Estimated CO2
10.9 kg one way
Round trip: 21.9 kg / 48 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $5.03 $10.05
Mid-grade $4.60 $5.66 $11.31
Premium $4.95 $6.09 $12.19
Diesel $5.98 $7.36 $14.71

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 Ballenger Creek and Olney. The current time is 05:01:09.

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.