How far is Joppatowne, MD from Olney, MD?
The driving distance from Joppatowne, MD to Olney, MD is about 56.6 miles (91.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 02m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 43.5 miles (70 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 05m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 01h 02m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Village in Frederick County, Maryland, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Joppatowne and Olney.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Joppatowne and Olney.
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Start on the route
93 m · 23 sec
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Turn left onto Martin Lane
600 ft · 47 sec · Martin Lane
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Turn left onto Old Mountain Road Central
116 m · 20 sec · Old Mountain Road Central
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Turn left onto Mountain Road
1.1 mi · 2 min · Mountain Road
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Take the ramp right
2489 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto John F. Kennedy Memorial Highway
5.8 mi · 7 min · John F. Kennedy Memorial Highway
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Keep slight left to continue on Express Toll Lanes
6.5 mi · 8 min · Express Toll Lanes
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Keep slight left to continue on Express Toll Lanes
1.2 mi · 2 min · Express Toll Lanes
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Merge slight right onto Harbor Tunnel Thruway
3.8 mi · 5 min · Harbor Tunnel Thruway
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Continue on Baltimore Harbor Tunnel
1.4 mi · 2 min · Baltimore Harbor Tunnel
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Continue on Harbor Tunnel Thruway
2.2 mi · 3 min · Harbor Tunnel Thruway
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Continue on Harbor Tunnel Throughway
2567 ft · 40 sec · Harbor Tunnel Throughway
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Keep slight left to continue on Harbor Tunnel Throughway
2671 ft · 42 sec · Harbor Tunnel Throughway
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Continue on Harbor Tunnel Thruway
6 mi · 7 min · Harbor Tunnel Thruway
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Merge slight left
6.6 mi · 8 min
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Take the exit slight right toward MD 32 West: Columbia
3202 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Patuxent Freeway
3.6 mi · 5 min · Patuxent Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward Sanner Road, Cedar Lane
1057 ft · 18 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on Sanner Road, Grace Drive
61 m · 7 sec
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Turn left onto Cedar Lane
1762 ft · 43 sec · Cedar Lane
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Turn right onto Guilford Road
1.7 mi · 3 min · Guilford Road
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Turn left onto Hall Shop Road
2.8 mi · 5 min · Hall Shop Road
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Turn left onto Clarksville Pike
1.4 km · 1 min · Clarksville Pike
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Continue on Ashton Road
2.4 mi · 4 min · Ashton Road
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Continue on Olney Sandy Spring Road
3.2 mi · 5 min · Olney Sandy Spring Road
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Turn sharp left onto Georgia Avenue
36 m · 14 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 Joppatowne 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.
Harbor Tunnel Thruway
Merge slight left
6.59 mi · 00h 08m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Sunny leaving Joppatowne and Sunny near Olney.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Joppatowne to Olney?
The road trip is about 56.6 miles (91.1 km) and usually takes 01h 02m 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?
Rosemont is a useful midpoint, sitting about 26 miles from Joppatowne and 30.6 miles from Olney.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 43.5 miles (70 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.1 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 4:24 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.17 one way or $16.34 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 17.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Joppatowne and Sunny near Olney.
Stop Ideas Near Rosemont
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Rosemont.
BWI Rail Station
Pennsylvania Station
New Carrollton station
Kent Island, MD
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Joppatowne and Olney. Straight-line distance: 43.48 mi (69.98 km).
#1 Joppatowne
Census designated place in Maryland, USA
| Population | 12,616 |
| Coordinates | 39.4578900, -76.3552400 |
| Altitude | 74 |
| 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: 91 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 53m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 24m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 07m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 56m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 48m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 42m |
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 | $8.17 | $16.34 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $9.20 | $18.40 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $9.91 | $19.82 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $11.96 | $23.92 |
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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