How far is Gaithersburg, MD from Olney Square, MD?
The driving distance from Gaithersburg, MD to Olney Square, MD is about 8.9 miles (14.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 20m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 6.5 miles (10.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 41m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EST.
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 20m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
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.
A census-designated place in Prince George's County, Maryland.
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Gaithersburg and Olney Square.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Gaithersburg and Olney Square.
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Start on the route
26 m · 8 sec
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Turn right onto North Frederick Avenue
993 ft · 17 sec · North Frederick Avenue
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Continue on South Frederick Avenue
912 ft · 20 sec · South Frederick Avenue
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Turn left onto Fulkes Corner Avenue
144 m · 10 sec · Fulkes Corner Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Olde Towne Avenue
537 ft · 22 sec · Olde Towne Avenue
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Turn left onto South Summit Avenue
591 ft · 22 sec · South Summit Avenue
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Turn right onto East Diamond Avenue
1.2 km · 2 min · East Diamond Avenue
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Turn left onto Washington Grove Lane
1.3 km · 2 min · Washington Grove Lane
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Turn right onto Midcounty Highway
1 mi · 2 min · Midcounty Highway
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Shady Grove Road
3199 ft · 1 min · Shady Grove Road
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Turn right onto Muncaster Mill Road
1.7 mi · 4 min · Muncaster Mill Road
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Turn left onto Bowie Mill Road
3 mi · 7 min · Bowie Mill Road
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Turn right onto Gelding Lane
892 ft · 44 sec · Gelding Lane
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Turn left onto Wachs Terrace
617 ft · 27 sec · Wachs Terrace
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Wachs Terrace
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Gaithersburg and Olney Square.
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.
Bowie Mill Road
Turn left onto Bowie Mill Road
3.03 mi · 00h 07m
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.
Sunny leaving Gaithersburg and Sunny near Olney Square.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Gaithersburg to Olney Square?
The road trip is about 8.9 miles (14.4 km) and usually takes 00h 20m 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?
Redland is a useful midpoint, sitting about 4.5 miles from Gaithersburg and 4.5 miles from Olney Square.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 6.5 miles (10.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.4 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 EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:48 PM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.23 one way or $2.45 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 2.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Gaithersburg and Sunny near Olney Square.
Stop Ideas Near Redland
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 Redland.
Rockville station
Washington Union Station
New Carrollton station
Frederick Airport, MD
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Gaithersburg and Olney Square. Straight-line distance: 6.49 mi (10.45 km).
#1 Gaithersburg
The second most populous city in Montgomery County, Maryland.
| Population | 67,741 |
| Coordinates | 39.1434400, -77.2013700 |
| Altitude | 153 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Olney Square
Olney Square is a place in Maryland, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 39.1581600, -77.0816500 |
| Altitude | 138 |
| Country | United States |
End: Olney Square (-77.08165, 39.15816)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 14 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 17m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 13m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 10m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 08m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 07m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 06m |
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 | $3.96 | $1.23 | $2.45 |
| Mid-grade | $4.57 | $1.42 | $2.83 |
| Premium | $4.89 | $1.52 | $3.03 |
| Diesel | $6.30 | $1.95 | $3.91 |
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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