How far is Crofton, MD from Olney, MD?

The driving distance from Crofton, MD to Olney, MD is about 37.2 miles (59.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 46m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 22.9 miles (36.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 33m 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
37.15 mi
00h 46m
Flight
22.89 mi
36.83 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
22.89 mi
Kilometers
36.83 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
37.15 mi
Kilometers
59.79 km
Drive Time
00h 46m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 46m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Olney
Sat, Apr 11, 10:19 PM EDT
Return by in Crofton
Sat, Apr 11, 11:06 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Crofton
2026-04-11T21:33
Arrive Olney
Sat, Apr 11, 10:19 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 46m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:47 AM to 10:47 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:56 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Crofton
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
South Laurel
MD

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

From Crofton
14.9 mi
00h 23m
To Olney
22.2 mi
00h 23m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
69°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 11 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 9 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 Crofton and Olney.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Stratton Road

    1581 ft · 1 min · Stratton Road

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Spring Green Avenue

    1050 ft · 52 sec · Spring Green Avenue

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Crofton Parkway

    642 ft · 19 sec · Crofton Parkway

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Urby Drive

    2623 ft · 1 min · Urby Drive

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Good Hope Drive

    616 ft · 21 sec · Good Hope Drive

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Defense Highway

    1612 ft · 36 sec · Defense Highway

  7. 7

    Merge slight right onto Robert Crain Highway

    1141 ft · 20 sec · Robert Crain Highway

  8. 8

    Continue on North West Crain Highway

    830 ft · 14 sec · North West Crain Highway

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Annapolis Road

    2.8 mi · 5 min · Annapolis Road

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Laurel Bowie Road

    9.7 mi · 15 min · Laurel Bowie Road

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Contee Road

    1.1 mi · 3 min · Contee Road

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Baltimore Avenue

    1.5 km · 1 min · Baltimore Avenue

  13. 13

    Take the ramp slight right toward MD 200 Toll West

    6.7 mi · 8 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward MD 650: White Oak, Ashton

    1148 ft · 28 sec

  15. 15

    Keep slight right to continue on MD 650 North: Ashton

    86 m · 7 sec

  16. 16

    Turn straight onto New Hampshire Avenue

    1.2 mi · 2 min · New Hampshire Avenue

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Norwood Road

    2.9 mi · 6 min · Norwood Road

  18. 18

    Turn straight onto Doctor Bird Road

    1.1 km · 1 min · Doctor Bird Road

  19. 19

    Turn left onto Olney Sandy Spring Road

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Olney Sandy Spring Road

  20. 20

    Turn sharp left onto Georgia Avenue

    36 m · 14 sec · Georgia Avenue

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Georgia Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Crofton 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
21 steps
14 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
56.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Laurel Bowie Road
9.73 mi · 26%
MD 200 Toll West
6.69 mi · 18%
Norwood Road
2.93 mi · 8%
Annapolis Road
2.8 mi · 8%
Olney Sandy Spring Road
1.42 mi · 4%
New Hampshire Avenue
1.24 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Laurel Bowie Road

Turn right onto Laurel Bowie Road

9.73 mi · 00h 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
00h 46m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 34m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+14.3 mi
22.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
South Laurel
00h 23m from Crofton
Leave By
4:56 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Crofton 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 Crofton to Olney?

The road trip is about 37.2 miles (59.8 km) and usually takes 00h 46m 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?

South Laurel is a useful midpoint, sitting about 14.9 miles from Crofton and 22.2 miles from Olney.

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

The direct path is about 22.9 miles (36.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 14.3 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 4:56 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.35 one way or $10.71 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near South Laurel

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 South Laurel and the surrounding midpoint area.
Stop photo coming soon
Practical stop 13.9 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
City of Bowie
Meeting point 11.3 mi away

City of Bowie

Bowie , MD
15901 Excalibur Rd, Bowie, MD 20716
Rating 4.6/5 13 reviews City Hall,City government office
Town Hall Liquor And Bar
Nearby stop 7.1 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 South Laurel.

RAIL

New Carrollton station

13 mi away
4300 Garden City Drive
RAIL

BWI Rail Station

19 mi away
7 Amtrak Way
RAIL

Washington Union Station

23 mi away
50 Massachusetts Ave NE
RAIL

Rockville station

26 mi away
251 Hungerford Drive at Park Rd.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Crofton and Olney. Straight-line distance: 22.89 mi (36.83 km).

Crofton

#1 Crofton

Census place in Maryland, USA

Population27,348
Coordinates39.0017800, -76.6874700
Altitude30
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: Stratton Road (-76.688081, 39.001623)
End: Georgia Avenue (-77.066929, 39.153178)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 60 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 14m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 55m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 44m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 37m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 31m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 27m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.31 gal
4.96 L · about $5.35
Round trip
$10.71
2.62 gal · 9.92 L
Estimated CO2
11.6 kg one way
Round trip: 23.3 kg / 51 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $5.35 $10.71
Mid-grade $4.60 $6.02 $12.05
Premium $4.95 $6.49 $12.98
Diesel $5.98 $7.83 $15.67

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 12, 2026

There is no time difference between Crofton and Olney. The current time is 21:33:09.

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.