How far is Glen Burnie, MD from Olney, MD?

The driving distance from Glen Burnie, MD to Olney, MD is about 34.9 miles (56.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 42m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 23.7 miles (38.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 24m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
34.84 mi
00h 42m
Flight
23.7 mi
38.14 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
23.7 mi
Kilometers
38.14 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
34.84 mi
Kilometers
56.07 km
Drive Time
00h 42m

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 42m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Olney
Thu, Apr 16, 12:24 AM EDT
Return by in Glen Burnie
Thu, Apr 16, 1:07 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Glen Burnie
2026-04-15T23:42
Arrive Olney
Thu, Apr 16, 12:24 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 42m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:42 AM to 7:42 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:06 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Glen Burnie
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

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
North Laurel
MD

Census-designated place in Howard County, Maryland, United States

From Glen Burnie
14.6 mi
00h 21m
To Olney
20.3 mi
00h 21m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
92°F
Today

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 10:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 to 13 mph SW
Destination
91°F
Today

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 10:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 to 14 mph SW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Glen Burnie and Olney.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Glen Burnie and Olney.

  1. 1

    Start on 1st Avenue Southeast

    124 m · 16 sec · 1st Avenue Southeast

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Crain Highway South

    119 m · 18 sec · Crain Highway South

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Central Avenue

    3005 ft · 2 min · Central Avenue

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Dorsey Road

    4.6 mi · 8 min · Dorsey Road

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Arundel Mills Boulevard

    538 ft · 9 sec · Arundel Mills Boulevard

  6. 6

    Take the ramp slight right toward MD 100 West: Ellicott City

    1707 ft · 42 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Paul T. Pitcher Memorial Highway

    3 mi · 4 min · Paul T. Pitcher Memorial Highway

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward I 95: Baltimore, Washington

    1420 ft · 27 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on I 95 South: Washington

    1.2 km · 2 min

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    3.6 mi · 4 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward MD 32 West: Columbia

    3202 ft · 1 min

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto Patuxent Freeway

    3.6 mi · 5 min · Patuxent Freeway

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward Sanner Road, Cedar Lane

    1057 ft · 18 sec

  14. 14

    Keep slight left to continue on Sanner Road, Grace Drive

    61 m · 7 sec

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Cedar Lane

    1762 ft · 43 sec · Cedar Lane

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Guilford Road

    1.7 mi · 3 min · Guilford Road

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Hall Shop Road

    2.8 mi · 5 min · Hall Shop Road

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Clarksville Pike

    1.4 km · 1 min · Clarksville Pike

  19. 19

    Continue on Ashton Road

    2.4 mi · 4 min · Ashton Road

  20. 20

    Continue on Olney Sandy Spring Road

    3.2 mi · 5 min · Olney Sandy Spring Road

  21. 21

    Turn sharp left onto Georgia Avenue

    36 m · 14 sec · Georgia Avenue

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Georgia Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Glen Burnie 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
22 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
63.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Dorsey Road
4.65 mi · 13%
I 95 South
4.39 mi · 13%
Patuxent Freeway
3.57 mi · 10%
Olney Sandy Spring Road
3.19 mi · 9%
Paul T. Pitcher Memorial Highway
3.05 mi · 9%
Hall Shop Road
2.82 mi · 8%
Longest Stretch

Dorsey Road

At the end of the road, turn left onto Dorsey Road

4.65 mi · 00h 08m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 42m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 24m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+11.2 mi
23.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
North Laurel
00h 21m from Glen Burnie
Leave By
7:06 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Glen Burnie and Sunny near Olney.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Glen Burnie to Olney?

The road trip is about 34.9 miles (56.1 km) and usually takes 00h 42m 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?

North Laurel is a useful midpoint, sitting about 14.6 miles from Glen Burnie and 20.3 miles from Olney.

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

The direct path is about 23.7 miles (38.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.2 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 7:06 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.03 one way or $10.05 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Glen Burnie and Sunny near Olney.

Stop Ideas Near North 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 North Laurel and the surrounding midpoint area.
Stop photo coming soon
Scenic stop 11.5 mi away

City of Bowie

Bowie , MD
8614 Chestnut Ave, Bowie, MD 20715
Museum
City of College Park
Meeting point 13 mi away

City of College Park

College Park , MD
8400 Baltimore Ave #375, College Park, MD 20740
Rating 2.6/5 5 reviews City government office,City Hall
Town Hall Liquor And Bar
Nearby stop 13.2 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 North Laurel.

RAIL

BWI Rail Station

16 mi away
7 Amtrak Way
RAIL

New Carrollton station

21 mi away
4300 Garden City Drive
RAIL

Rockville station

25 mi away
251 Hungerford Drive at Park Rd.
RAIL

Washington Union Station

29 mi away
50 Massachusetts Ave NE

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Glen Burnie and Olney. Straight-line distance: 23.7 mi (38.14 km).

Glen Burnie

#1 Glen Burnie

Census designated place in Maryland

Population67,639
Coordinates39.1626100, -76.6246900
Altitude17
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: 1st Avenue Southeast (-76.624796, 39.162426)
End: Georgia Avenue (-77.066929, 39.153178)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 56 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 09m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 52m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 41m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 34m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 29m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 26m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.23 gal
4.65 L · about $5.03
Round trip
$10.05
2.46 gal · 9.3 L
Estimated CO2
10.9 kg one way
Round trip: 21.9 kg / 48 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $5.03 $10.05
Mid-grade $4.60 $5.66 $11.31
Premium $4.95 $6.09 $12.19
Diesel $5.98 $7.36 $14.71

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 16, 2026

There is no time difference between Glen Burnie and Olney. The current time is 23:42:21.

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.