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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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Census-designated place in Montgomery County, Maryland, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers
Mostly Sunny
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.
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Start on Canada Goose Court
54 m · 10 sec · Canada Goose Court
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Turn right onto Robin Drive
3085 ft · 2 min · Robin Drive
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Turn left onto New Design Road
1.1 km · 1 min · New Design Road
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Turn right onto Corporate Drive
1557 ft · 47 sec · Corporate Drive
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Turn right onto Crestwood Boulevard
2153 ft · 47 sec · Crestwood Boulevard
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Turn left onto Buckeystown Pike
1345 ft · 32 sec · Buckeystown Pike
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 270 South
655 ft · 19 sec
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Merge slight left onto Eisenhower Memorial Highway
14.7 mi · 18 min · Eisenhower Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward MD 27: Damascus
1090 ft · 23 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on MD 27 North: Damascus
908 ft · 22 sec
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Turn left onto Ridge Road
1.7 mi · 3 min · Ridge Road
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Turn right onto Brink Road
2.1 mi · 4 min · Brink Road
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Continue on Brink Road
3.5 mi · 6 min · Brink Road
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Turn right onto Laytonsville Road
2435 ft · 49 sec · Laytonsville Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Olney Laytonsville Road
71 m · 5 sec · Olney Laytonsville Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Olney Laytonsville Road
5.5 mi · 9 min · Olney Laytonsville Road
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Turn right onto Georgia Avenue
2 m · 1 sec · Georgia Avenue
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Griffith Park at City Hall
Gaithersburg City Hall
City of Rockville City Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Germantown.
Rockville station
Frederick Airport, MD
Frederick, MD
Washington Union Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Ballenger Creek and Olney. Straight-line distance: 24.86 mi (40.01 km).
#1 Ballenger Creek
Town in Frederick County, Maryland, United States
| Population | 18,274 |
| Coordinates | 39.3726000, -77.4352600 |
| Altitude | 92 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Olney
Unincorporated area of Montgomery County, Maryland, United States of America
| Population | 33,844 |
| Coordinates | 39.1531600, -77.0669200 |
| Altitude | 165 |
| Country | United States |
End: Georgia Avenue (-77.066929, 39.153178)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 56 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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