How far is Linthicum, MD from Olney, MD?
The driving distance from Linthicum, MD to Olney, MD is about 35 miles (56.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 38m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 22.5 miles (36.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 17m 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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This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
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Halfway Point
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Census-designated place in Howard County, Maryland, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Linthicum and Olney.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Linthicum and Olney.
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Start on South Camp Meade Road
2453 ft · 1 min · South Camp Meade Road
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 695 West: Towson
1524 ft · 37 sec
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Merge slight left onto Baltimore Beltway
3.5 mi · 5 min · Baltimore Beltway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 95 South: Washington
2281 ft · 55 sec
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Merge slight left
10.1 mi · 12 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 Linthicum 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.
I 95 South
Merge slight left
10.1 mi · 00h 12m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Sunny leaving Linthicum and Sunny near Olney.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Linthicum to Olney?
The road trip is about 35 miles (56.4 km) and usually takes 00h 38m 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 15.2 miles from Linthicum and 19.9 miles from Olney.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 22.5 miles (36.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.5 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 7:12 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.07 one way or $10.13 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Linthicum and Sunny near Olney.
Stop Ideas Near North Laurel
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
City of Bowie
Baltimore City Hall
Town Hall Liquor And Bar
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to North Laurel.
BWI Rail Station
New Carrollton station
Rockville station
Washington Union Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Linthicum and Olney. Straight-line distance: 22.47 mi (36.16 km).
#1 Linthicum
Census designated place
| Population | 10,324 |
| Coordinates | 39.2051100, -76.6527500 |
| Altitude | 41 |
| 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: 56 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 10m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 52m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 42m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 35m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 30m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 26m |
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 | $5.07 | $10.13 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $5.70 | $11.41 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $6.14 | $12.29 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $7.42 | $14.83 |
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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