How far is Cambridge, MD from Olney, MD?

The driving distance from Cambridge, MD to Olney, MD is about 100.5 miles (161.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 55m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 67 miles (107.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 51m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
100.47 mi
01h 55m
Flight
66.99 mi
107.81 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
66.99 mi
Kilometers
107.81 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
100.47 mi
Kilometers
161.69 km
Drive Time
01h 55m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 55m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Olney
Sat, Apr 11, 9:49 PM EDT
Return by in Cambridge
Sat, Apr 11, 11:44 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Cambridge
2026-04-11T19:53
Arrive Olney
Sat, Apr 11, 9:49 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 55m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:56 AM to 11:56 AM EDT

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

Leave by
2:38 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Cambridge
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
Cape Saint Claire
MD

Park in Anne Arundel County, Maryland, United States of America

From Cambridge
47.9 mi
00h 57m
To Olney
52.6 mi
00h 57m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
68°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 11 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 13 mph NW
Destination
68°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 11 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
9 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Race Street

    935 ft · 29 sec · Race Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Cedar Street

    1.1 km · 2 min · Cedar Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Sunburst Highway

    2950 ft · 1 min · Sunburst Highway

  4. 4

    Continue on Senator Malkus Junior Bridge

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Senator Malkus Junior Bridge

  5. 5

    Continue on Ocean Gateway

    53.1 mi · 1 hr 15 min · Ocean Gateway

  6. 6

    Continue on John Hanson Highway

    1.8 mi · 2 min · John Hanson Highway

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward I 97 North: Baltimore

    1.5 km · 1 min

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on I 97 North: Baltimore

    1 km · 51 sec

  9. 9

    Continue straight

    6 mi · 7 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on Patuxent Freeway

    18.8 mi · 26 min · Patuxent Freeway

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward Sanner Road, Cedar Lane

    1057 ft · 18 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on Sanner Road, Grace Drive

    61 m · 7 sec

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Cedar Lane

    1762 ft · 43 sec · Cedar Lane

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Guilford Road

    1.7 mi · 3 min · Guilford Road

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Hall Shop Road

    2.8 mi · 5 min · Hall Shop Road

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Clarksville Pike

    1.4 km · 1 min · Clarksville Pike

  17. 17

    Continue on Ashton Road

    2.4 mi · 4 min · Ashton Road

  18. 18

    Continue on Olney Sandy Spring Road

    3.2 mi · 5 min · Olney Sandy Spring Road

  19. 19

    Turn sharp left onto Georgia Avenue

    36 m · 14 sec · Georgia Avenue

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Georgia Avenue

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
20 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
0 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
19.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Ocean Gateway
53.1 mi · 53%
Patuxent Freeway
18.8 mi · 19%
I 97 North
7.57 mi · 8%
Olney Sandy Spring Road
3.19 mi · 3%
Hall Shop Road
2.82 mi · 3%
Ashton Road
2.39 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Ocean Gateway

Continue on Ocean Gateway

53.1 mi · 01h 15m

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 55m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 52m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+33.5 mi
67 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Cape Saint Claire
00h 57m from Cambridge
Leave By
2:38 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Cambridge 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 Cambridge to Olney?

The road trip is about 100.5 miles (161.7 km) and usually takes 01h 55m 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?

Cape Saint Claire is a useful midpoint, sitting about 47.9 miles from Cambridge and 52.6 miles from Olney.

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

The direct path is about 67 miles (107.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 33.5 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 2:38 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.51 one way or $29.01 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 31.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Cambridge and Mostly Sunny near Olney.

Stop Ideas Near Cape Saint Claire

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Cape Saint Claire, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Cape Saint Claire.

BUS

Kent Island, MD

20 mi away
3206 Main Street
RAIL

BWI Rail Station

27 mi away
7 Amtrak Way
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

33 mi away
1515 North Charles Street
RAIL

New Carrollton station

38 mi away
4300 Garden City Drive

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Cambridge and Olney. Straight-line distance: 66.99 mi (107.81 km).

Cambridge

#1 Cambridge

City in Dorchester County, Maryland, United States

Population12,213
Coordinates38.5631700, -76.0788300
Altitude6
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: Race Street (-76.078586, 38.56314)
End: Georgia Avenue (-77.066929, 39.153178)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 162 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 20m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 30m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 00m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 40m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 26m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 15m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.55 gal
13.42 L · about $14.51
Round trip
$29.01
7.1 gal · 26.84 L
Estimated CO2
31.5 kg one way
Round trip: 63.1 kg / 139 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $14.51 $29.01
Mid-grade $4.60 $16.33 $32.65
Premium $4.95 $17.59 $35.17
Diesel $5.98 $21.23 $42.46

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 11, 2026

There is no time difference between Cambridge and Olney. The current time is 19:53:36.

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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.