How far is Hyattsville, MD from Olney, MD?

The driving distance from Hyattsville, MD to Olney, MD is about 17.8 miles (28.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 35m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 15.1 miles (24.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 10m 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
17.84 mi
00h 35m
Flight
15.11 mi
24.31 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
15.11 mi
Kilometers
24.31 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
17.84 mi
Kilometers
28.71 km
Drive Time
00h 35m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 35m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Olney
Wed, Apr 15, 3:05 PM EDT
Return by in Hyattsville
Wed, Apr 15, 3:41 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Hyattsville
2026-04-15T14:30
Arrive Olney
Wed, Apr 15, 3:05 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 35m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:35 AM to 7:35 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:20 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Hyattsville
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
Colesville
MD

Unincorporated area in Montgomery County, Maryland, United States

From Hyattsville
8.5 mi
00h 17m
To Olney
9.3 mi
00h 17m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
92°F
This Afternoon

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 12:00 PM EDT
Wind
7 to 10 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 Hyattsville and Olney.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Hyattsville and Olney.

  1. 1

    Start on Kennedy Street

    36 m · 8 sec · Kennedy Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto 42nd Avenue

    1040 ft · 41 sec · 42nd Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Nicholson Street

    2575 ft · 1 min · Nicholson Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Queens Chapel Road

    2778 ft · 1 min · Queens Chapel Road

  5. 5

    Continue on Adelphi Road

    3.7 mi · 8 min · Adelphi Road

  6. 6

    Turn right onto New Hampshire Avenue

    7 mi · 12 min · New Hampshire Avenue

  7. 7

    Turn left onto Norwood Road

    2.9 mi · 6 min · Norwood Road

  8. 8

    Turn straight onto Doctor Bird Road

    1.1 km · 1 min · Doctor Bird Road

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Olney Sandy Spring Road

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Olney Sandy Spring Road

  10. 10

    Turn sharp left onto Georgia Avenue

    36 m · 14 sec · Georgia Avenue

  11. 11

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Georgia Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Hyattsville 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
11 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
61.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
New Hampshire Avenue
6.99 mi · 39%
Adelphi Road
3.72 mi · 21%
Norwood Road
2.93 mi · 16%
Olney Sandy Spring Road
1.42 mi · 8%
Doctor Bird Road
0.69 mi · 4%
Queens Chapel Road
0.53 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

New Hampshire Avenue

Turn right onto New Hampshire Avenue

6.99 mi · 00h 12m

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 35m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 10m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+2.7 mi
15.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Colesville
00h 17m from Hyattsville
Leave By
7:20 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Hyattsville and Sunny near Olney.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Hyattsville to Olney?

The road trip is about 17.8 miles (28.7 km) and usually takes 00h 35m 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?

Colesville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 8.5 miles from Hyattsville and 9.3 miles from Olney.

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

The direct path is about 15.1 miles (24.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.7 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 7:20 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 Sunny around Hyattsville and Sunny near Olney.

Stop Ideas Near Colesville

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 Colesville and the surrounding midpoint area.
United States Capitol
Scenic stop 11.7 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 10.3 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 14.9 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 5.8 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 Colesville.

RAIL

Rockville station

13 mi away
251 Hungerford Drive at Park Rd.
RAIL

New Carrollton station

18 mi away
4300 Garden City Drive
RAIL

Washington Union Station

20 mi away
50 Massachusetts Ave NE
RAIL

BWI Rail Station

29 mi away
7 Amtrak Way

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Hyattsville and Olney. Straight-line distance: 15.11 mi (24.31 km).

Hyattsville

#1 Hyattsville

City in Prince George’s County, Maryland, United States

Population18,217
Coordinates38.9559400, -76.9455300
Altitude32
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: Kennedy Street (-76.945528, 38.955879)
End: Georgia Avenue (-77.066929, 39.153178)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 29 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
0.63 gal
2.38 L · about $2.57
Round trip
$5.15
1.26 gal · 4.76 L
Estimated CO2
5.6 kg one way
Round trip: 11.2 kg / 25 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in Maryland · Apr 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Hyattsville and Olney. The current time is 14:30:30.

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.