How far is Gwynn Oak, MD from Olney, MD?

The driving distance from Gwynn Oak, MD to Olney, MD is about 32.9 miles (52.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 44m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 23.5 miles (37.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 28m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
32.85 mi
00h 44m
Flight
23.55 mi
37.9 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
23.55 mi
Kilometers
37.9 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
32.85 mi
Kilometers
52.87 km
Drive Time
00h 44m

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Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Olney
Wed, Apr 22, 6:46 PM EDT
Return by in Gwynn Oak
Wed, Apr 22, 7:30 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Gwynn Oak
2026-04-22T18:02
Arrive Olney
Wed, Apr 22, 6:46 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 44m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:44 AM to 7:44 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:02 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Gwynn Oak
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Ellicott City
MD

Unincorporated community in Howard County, Maryland, United States

From Gwynn Oak
14.3 mi
00h 22m
To Olney
18.5 mi
00h 22m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
72°F
Today

Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 11:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 mph W
Destination
73°F
Today

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 10:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 mph W

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Gwynn Oak and Olney.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Gwynn Oak and Olney.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    18 m · 6 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Haddon Avenue

    54 m · 12 sec · Haddon Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Hillsdale Road

    1.5 km · 3 min · Hillsdale Road

  4. 4

    Turn slight right onto West Forest Park Avenue

    1.4 mi · 4 min · West Forest Park Avenue

  5. 5

    Continue on Ingleside Avenue

    944 ft · 31 sec · Ingleside Avenue

  6. 6

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 70 West

    1812 ft · 44 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    5.4 mi · 6 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight left toward US 29 South: Columbia, Washington, Ellicott City

    1.3 km · 2 min

  9. 9

    Merge slight right onto Columbia Pike

    3.5 mi · 4 min · Columbia Pike

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward MD 108 West: Clarksville, Dorsey's Search, Harper's Choice

    2480 ft · 1 min

  11. 11

    Turn straight onto Clarksville Pike

    10 mi · 16 min · Clarksville Pike

  12. 12

    Continue on Ashton Road

    2.4 mi · 4 min · Ashton Road

  13. 13

    Continue on Olney Sandy Spring Road

    3.2 mi · 5 min · Olney Sandy Spring Road

  14. 14

    Turn sharp left onto Georgia Avenue

    36 m · 14 sec · Georgia Avenue

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Georgia Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Gwynn Oak 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
15 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
45.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Clarksville Pike
9.97 mi · 30%
I 70 West
5.73 mi · 17%
Columbia Pike
3.49 mi · 11%
Olney Sandy Spring Road
3.19 mi · 10%
Ashton Road
2.39 mi · 7%
West Forest Park Avenue
1.4 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

Clarksville Pike

Turn straight onto Clarksville Pike

9.97 mi · 00h 16m

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 44m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 28m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+9.4 mi
23.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Ellicott City
00h 22m from Gwynn Oak
Leave By
7:02 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Gwynn Oak 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 Gwynn Oak to Olney?

The road trip is about 32.9 miles (52.9 km) and usually takes 00h 44m 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?

Ellicott City is a useful midpoint, sitting about 14.3 miles from Gwynn Oak and 18.5 miles from Olney.

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

The direct path is about 23.5 miles (37.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.4 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 EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:02 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.74 one way or $9.48 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Gwynn Oak and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Olney.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Gwynn Oak and Olney. Straight-line distance: 23.55 mi (37.9 km).

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#1 Gwynn Oak

A census-designated place in Baltimore County, Maryland.

Population47,092
Coordinates39.3326100, -76.6927500
Altitude130
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: (-76.692724, 39.332601)
End: Georgia Avenue (-77.066929, 39.153178)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 53 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 05m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 49m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 39m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 32m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 28m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 24m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.16 gal
4.39 L · about $4.74
Round trip
$9.48
2.32 gal · 8.78 L
Estimated CO2
10.3 kg one way
Round trip: 20.6 kg / 45 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $4.74 $9.48
Mid-grade $4.60 $5.33 $10.67
Premium $4.95 $5.75 $11.49
Diesel $5.98 $6.94 $13.87

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 22, 2026

There is no time difference between Gwynn Oak and Olney. The current time is 18:02:44.

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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.