How far is Germantown, MD from Olney, MD?
The driving distance from Germantown, MD to Olney, MD is about 17.8 miles (28.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 24m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 11.1 miles (17.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 49m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in Maryland, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Germantown and Olney.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Germantown and Olney.
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Start on the route
3 m · 6 sec
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Turn left
21 m · 10 sec
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Turn sharp left onto Liberty Mill Road
1592 ft · 1 min · Liberty Mill Road
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Turn right onto Dawson Farm Road
855 ft · 29 sec · Dawson Farm Road
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Turn right onto Germantown Road
2.4 mi · 4 min · Germantown Road
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Turn left onto Frederick Road
1.4 km · 2 min · Frederick Road
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Turn right onto Ridge Road
2972 ft · 1 min · Ridge Road
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Turn right onto Brink Road
2.1 mi · 4 min · Brink Road
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Continue on Brink Road
3.5 mi · 6 min · Brink Road
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Turn right onto Laytonsville Road
2435 ft · 49 sec · Laytonsville Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Olney Laytonsville Road
71 m · 5 sec · Olney Laytonsville Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Olney Laytonsville Road
5.5 mi · 9 min · Olney Laytonsville Road
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Turn right onto Georgia Avenue
2 m · 1 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 Germantown 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.
Olney Laytonsville Road
Exit the roundabout onto Olney Laytonsville Road
5.46 mi · 00h 09m
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.
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Germantown and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Olney.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Germantown to Olney?
The road trip is about 17.8 miles (28.6 km) and usually takes 00h 24m 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?
Laytonsville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 8 miles from Germantown and 9.8 miles from Olney.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 11.1 miles (17.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.7 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 EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:40 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.57 one way or $5.15 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Germantown and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Olney.
Stop Ideas Near Laytonsville
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 Laytonsville.
Rockville station
Frederick Airport, MD
Frederick, MD
Washington Union Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Germantown and Olney. Straight-line distance: 11.05 mi (17.79 km).
#1 Germantown
Census-designated place in Montgomery County, Maryland, United States
| Population | 86,395 |
| Coordinates | 39.1731600, -77.2716500 |
| Altitude | 134 |
| 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: 29 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 35m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 26m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 21m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 17m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 15m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 13m |
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 | $2.57 | $5.15 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $2.90 | $5.79 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $3.12 | $6.24 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $3.77 | $7.53 |
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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