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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 46m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Census designated place in Prince George’s County, Maryland, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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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.
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Start on Stratton Road
1581 ft · 1 min · Stratton Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Spring Green Avenue
1050 ft · 52 sec · Spring Green Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Crofton Parkway
642 ft · 19 sec · Crofton Parkway
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Turn right onto Urby Drive
2623 ft · 1 min · Urby Drive
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Turn left onto Good Hope Drive
616 ft · 21 sec · Good Hope Drive
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Turn right onto Defense Highway
1612 ft · 36 sec · Defense Highway
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Merge slight right onto Robert Crain Highway
1141 ft · 20 sec · Robert Crain Highway
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Continue on North West Crain Highway
830 ft · 14 sec · North West Crain Highway
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Turn right onto Annapolis Road
2.8 mi · 5 min · Annapolis Road
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Turn right onto Laurel Bowie Road
9.7 mi · 15 min · Laurel Bowie Road
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Turn left onto Contee Road
1.1 mi · 3 min · Contee Road
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Turn left onto Baltimore Avenue
1.5 km · 1 min · Baltimore Avenue
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Take the ramp slight right toward MD 200 Toll West
6.7 mi · 8 min
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Take the exit slight right toward MD 650: White Oak, Ashton
1148 ft · 28 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on MD 650 North: Ashton
86 m · 7 sec
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Turn straight onto New Hampshire Avenue
1.2 mi · 2 min · New Hampshire Avenue
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Turn left onto Norwood Road
2.9 mi · 6 min · Norwood Road
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Turn straight onto Doctor Bird Road
1.1 km · 1 min · Doctor Bird Road
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Turn left onto Olney Sandy Spring Road
1.4 mi · 2 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 Crofton 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.
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.
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 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.
D C Government
City of Bowie
Town Hall Liquor And Bar
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to South Laurel.
New Carrollton station
BWI Rail Station
Washington Union Station
Rockville station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Crofton and Olney. Straight-line distance: 22.89 mi (36.83 km).
#1 Crofton
Census place in Maryland, USA
| Population | 27,348 |
| Coordinates | 39.0017800, -76.6874700 |
| Altitude | 30 |
| 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: 60 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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