How far is Hillcrest Heights, MD from Olney, MD?

The driving distance from Hillcrest Heights, MD to Olney, MD is about 39.8 miles (64.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 49m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 22.9 miles (36.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 38m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
39.85 mi
00h 49m
Flight
22.87 mi
36.8 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
22.87 mi
Kilometers
36.8 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
39.85 mi
Kilometers
64.14 km
Drive Time
00h 49m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 49m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Olney
Wed, Apr 22, 9:36 PM EDT
Return by in Hillcrest Heights
Wed, Apr 22, 10:26 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Hillcrest Heights
2026-04-22T20:47
Arrive Olney
Wed, Apr 22, 9:36 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 49m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:49 AM to 10:49 AM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
4:52 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Hillcrest Heights
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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
Berwyn Heights
MD

Town in Prince George's County, Maryland, United States

From Hillcrest Heights
15.6 mi
00h 24m
To Olney
24.3 mi
00h 24m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
74°F
Today

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 10:00 AM EDT
Wind
9 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 Hillcrest Heights and Olney.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Hillcrest Heights and Olney.

  1. 1

    Start on 23rd Parkway

    1.5 km · 2 min · 23rd Parkway

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Oxon Run Drive

    1 km · 2 min · Oxon Run Drive

  3. 3

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Naylor Road

    54 m · 3 sec · Naylor Road

  4. 4

    Exit the roundabout onto Naylor Road

    1543 ft · 51 sec · Naylor Road

  5. 5

    Turn straight

    90 m · 10 sec

  6. 6

    Turn slight right onto Naylor Road Southeast

    1.1 km · 2 min · Naylor Road Southeast

  7. 7

    Turn left onto Marion Barry Avenue Southeast

    155 m · 12 sec · Marion Barry Avenue Southeast

  8. 8

    Turn right onto Naylor Road Southeast

    1.1 km · 2 min · Naylor Road Southeast

  9. 9

    Turn right onto 23rd Street Southeast

    740 ft · 21 sec · 23rd Street Southeast

  10. 10

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Minnesota Avenue Southeast

    828 ft · 21 sec · Minnesota Avenue Southeast

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Pennsylvania Avenue Southeast

    643 ft · 31 sec · Pennsylvania Avenue Southeast

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right

    755 ft · 19 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto Anacostia Freeway

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Anacostia Freeway

  14. 14

    Continue on Kenilworth Avenue Freeway

    2.3 mi · 3 min · Kenilworth Avenue Freeway

  15. 15

    Keep slight left to continue on Baltimore

    2038 ft · 25 sec

  16. 16

    Merge slight left onto Baltimore-Washington Parkway

    5.5 mi · 8 min · Baltimore-Washington Parkway

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward I 95 North, I 495 North: Baltimore, College Park

    1464 ft · 36 sec

  18. 18

    Merge slight left onto Capital Beltway

    3.9 mi · 5 min · Capital Beltway

  19. 19

    Keep slight left to continue on Capital Beltway

    1.6 mi · 2 min · Capital Beltway

  20. 20

    Take the exit slight right toward MD 650 North: New Hampshire Avenue, White Oak

    1952 ft · 47 sec

  21. 21

    Turn slight right onto New Hampshire Avenue

    6.4 mi · 11 min · New Hampshire Avenue

  22. 22

    Turn left onto Norwood Road

    2.9 mi · 6 min · Norwood Road

  23. 23

    Turn straight onto Doctor Bird Road

    1.1 km · 1 min · Doctor Bird Road

  24. 24

    Turn left onto Olney Sandy Spring Road

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Olney Sandy Spring Road

  25. 25

    Turn sharp left onto Georgia Avenue

    36 m · 14 sec · Georgia Avenue

  26. 26

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Georgia Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Hillcrest Heights 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
26 steps
15 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
3 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
65.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
New Hampshire Avenue
6.39 mi · 16%
Capital Beltway
5.51 mi · 14%
Baltimore-Washington Parkway
5.49 mi · 14%
Norwood Road
2.93 mi · 7%
Kenilworth Avenue Freeway
2.3 mi · 6%
Olney Sandy Spring Road
1.42 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

New Hampshire Avenue

Turn slight right onto New Hampshire Avenue

6.39 mi · 00h 11m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 49m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 38m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+16.9 mi
22.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Berwyn Heights
00h 24m from Hillcrest Heights
Leave By
4:52 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Hillcrest Heights 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 Hillcrest Heights to Olney?

The road trip is about 39.8 miles (64.1 km) and usually takes 00h 49m 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?

Berwyn Heights is a useful midpoint, sitting about 15.6 miles from Hillcrest Heights and 24.3 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 16.9 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 4:52 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.76 one way or $11.52 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 12.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Hillcrest Heights and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Olney.

Stop Ideas Near Berwyn Heights

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 Berwyn Heights and the surrounding midpoint area.
United States Capitol
Scenic stop 10.2 mi away

United States Capitol

Washington , DC
First St SE, Washington, DC 20004, United States
Rating 4.6/5 4,243 reviews Tourist attraction,Historical place,Historical landmark,Landmark,Federal government office
Stop photo coming soon
Practical stop 9 mi away

D C Government

Washington , DC
77 P St NE, Washington, DC 20002
Rating 5.0/5 2 reviews City government office,Telephone answering service
THEARC: Town Hall Education Arts Recreation Campus
Meeting point 12.3 mi away

THEARC: Town Hall Education Arts Recreation Campus

Washington , DC
1901 Mississippi Ave SE, Washington, DC 20020
Rating 4.7/5 64 reviews Recreation center,City Hall
Town Hall Liquor And Bar
Nearby stop 2.2 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 Berwyn Heights.

RAIL

New Carrollton station

6 mi away
4300 Garden City Drive
RAIL

Washington Union Station

14 mi away
50 Massachusetts Ave NE
RAIL

Rockville station

23 mi away
251 Hungerford Drive at Park Rd.
RAIL

Union Station

25 mi away
110 Callahan Drive

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Hillcrest Heights and Olney. Straight-line distance: 22.87 mi (36.8 km).

Hillcrest Heights

#1 Hillcrest Heights

City in Polk County, Florida, United States of America

Population16,469
Coordinates38.8328900, -76.9594200
Altitude84
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: 23rd Parkway (-76.959514, 38.832813)
End: Georgia Avenue (-77.066929, 39.153178)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 64 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 19m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 59m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 47m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 39m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 34m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 29m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.41 gal
5.32 L · about $5.76
Round trip
$11.52
2.82 gal · 10.64 L
Estimated CO2
12.5 kg one way
Round trip: 25.1 kg / 55 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $5.76 $11.52
Mid-grade $4.60 $6.48 $12.97
Premium $4.95 $6.99 $13.97
Diesel $5.98 $8.43 $16.86

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Hillcrest Heights and Olney. The current time is 20:47:44.

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.