How far is Mays Chapel, MD from Olney, MD?

The driving distance from Mays Chapel, MD to Olney, MD is about 41.6 miles (67 km), with a travel time of about 00h 52m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 29.5 miles (47.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 44m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
41.62 mi
00h 52m
Flight
29.54 mi
47.54 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
29.54 mi
Kilometers
47.54 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
41.62 mi
Kilometers
66.98 km
Drive Time
00h 52m

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 52m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Olney
Sun, Apr 19, 6:29 AM EDT
Return by in Mays Chapel
Sun, Apr 19, 7:22 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Mays Chapel
2026-04-19T05:37
Arrive Olney
Sun, Apr 19, 6:29 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 52m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:52 AM to 10:52 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:46 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Mays Chapel
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
Ellicott City
MD

Unincorporated community in Howard County, Maryland, United States

From Mays Chapel
18.7 mi
00h 26m
To Olney
22.9 mi
00h 26m

Route Weather Snapshot

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Origin
61°F
Sunday

Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 to 14 mph W
Destination
61°F
Sunday

Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
9 to 14 mph NW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Mays Chapel and Olney.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Mays Chapel and Olney.

  1. 1

    Start on Marburg Manor Drive

    79 m · 12 sec · Marburg Manor Drive

  2. 2

    Continue on Marburg Manor Drive

    2322 ft · 2 min · Marburg Manor Drive

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Thornton Road

    764 ft · 27 sec · Thornton Road

  4. 4

    Turn right onto West Seminary Avenue

    1.3 mi · 3 min · West Seminary Avenue

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Falls Road

    2880 ft · 1 min · Falls Road

  6. 6

    Continue on Jones Falls Expressway

    2304 ft · 36 sec · Jones Falls Expressway

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward I 695 West: Pikesville

    2320 ft · 49 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Baltimore Beltway

    9.3 mi · 13 min · Baltimore Beltway

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward I 70 East, I 70 West: Local Traffic, Frederick

    829 ft · 17 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on I 70 West: Frederick

    2891 ft · 1 min

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    3.7 mi · 4 min

  12. 12

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

    1.3 km · 2 min

  13. 13

    Merge slight right onto Columbia Pike

    3.5 mi · 4 min · Columbia Pike

  14. 14

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

    2480 ft · 1 min

  15. 15

    Turn straight onto Clarksville Pike

    10 mi · 16 min · Clarksville Pike

  16. 16

    Continue on Ashton Road

    2.4 mi · 4 min · Ashton Road

  17. 17

    Continue on Olney Sandy Spring Road

    3.2 mi · 5 min · Olney Sandy Spring Road

  18. 18

    Turn sharp left onto Georgia Avenue

    36 m · 14 sec · Georgia Avenue

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Georgia Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Mays Chapel 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
19 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
45.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Clarksville Pike
9.97 mi · 24%
Baltimore Beltway
9.35 mi · 22%
I 70 West
4.21 mi · 10%
Columbia Pike
3.49 mi · 8%
Olney Sandy Spring Road
3.19 mi · 8%
Ashton Road
2.39 mi · 6%
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 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 52m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 44m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+12.1 mi
29.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Ellicott City
00h 26m from Mays Chapel
Leave By
4:46 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Rain Showers leaving Mays Chapel and Rain Showers near Olney.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Mays Chapel to Olney?

The road trip is about 41.6 miles (67 km) and usually takes 00h 52m 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?

Ellicott City is a useful midpoint, sitting about 18.7 miles from Mays Chapel and 22.9 miles from Olney.

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

The direct path is about 29.5 miles (47.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.1 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 4:46 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.01 one way or $12.01 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 13.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers around Mays Chapel and Rain Showers near Olney.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Mays Chapel and Olney. Straight-line distance: 29.54 mi (47.54 km).

Mays Chapel

#1 Mays Chapel

Census designated place

Population11,420
Coordinates39.4331600, -76.6494100
Altitude140
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: Marburg Manor Drive (-76.649439, 39.432619)
End: Georgia Avenue (-77.066929, 39.153178)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 67 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 23m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 02m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 49m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 41m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 35m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 31m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.47 gal
5.56 L · about $6.01
Round trip
$12.01
2.94 gal · 11.12 L
Estimated CO2
13.1 kg one way
Round trip: 26.1 kg / 58 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $6.01 $12.01
Mid-grade $4.60 $6.76 $13.52
Premium $4.95 $7.28 $14.56
Diesel $5.98 $8.79 $17.58

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Mays Chapel and Olney. The current time is 05:37:45.

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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.