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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 55m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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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.
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Start on Race Street
935 ft · 29 sec · Race Street
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Turn right onto Cedar Street
1.1 km · 2 min · Cedar Street
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Turn left onto Sunburst Highway
2950 ft · 1 min · Sunburst Highway
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Continue on Senator Malkus Junior Bridge
1.6 mi · 3 min · Senator Malkus Junior Bridge
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Continue on Ocean Gateway
53.1 mi · 1 hr 15 min · Ocean Gateway
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Continue on John Hanson Highway
1.8 mi · 2 min · John Hanson Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 97 North: Baltimore
1.5 km · 1 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 97 North: Baltimore
1 km · 51 sec
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Continue straight
6 mi · 7 min
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Keep slight right to continue on Patuxent Freeway
18.8 mi · 26 min · Patuxent Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward Sanner Road, Cedar Lane
1057 ft · 18 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on Sanner Road, Grace Drive
61 m · 7 sec
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Turn left onto Cedar Lane
1762 ft · 43 sec · Cedar Lane
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Turn right onto Guilford Road
1.7 mi · 3 min · Guilford Road
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Turn left onto Hall Shop Road
2.8 mi · 5 min · Hall Shop Road
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Turn left onto Clarksville Pike
1.4 km · 1 min · Clarksville Pike
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Continue on Ashton Road
2.4 mi · 4 min · Ashton Road
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Continue on Olney Sandy Spring Road
3.2 mi · 5 min · Olney Sandy Spring Road
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Turn sharp left onto Georgia Avenue
36 m · 14 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 Cambridge and Olney.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
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.
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.
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.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Cape Saint Claire.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Cambridge and Olney. Straight-line distance: 66.99 mi (107.81 km).
#1 Cambridge
City in Dorchester County, Maryland, United States
| Population | 12,213 |
| Coordinates | 38.5631700, -76.0788300 |
| Altitude | 6 |
| 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: 162 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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