How far is Mitchellville, MD from Olney, MD?

The driving distance from Mitchellville, MD to Olney, MD is about 34.3 miles (55.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 42m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 23.5 miles (37.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 25m 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
34.31 mi
00h 42m
Flight
23.47 mi
37.77 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
23.47 mi
Kilometers
37.77 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
34.31 mi
Kilometers
55.21 km
Drive Time
00h 42m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 42m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Olney
Thu, Apr 16, 11:58 AM EDT
Return by in Mitchellville
Thu, Apr 16, 12:41 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Mitchellville
2026-04-16T11:15
Arrive Olney
Thu, Apr 16, 11:58 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 42m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:43 AM to 7:43 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:04 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Mitchellville
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
Beltsville
MD

Census designated place in Prince George's County, Maryland, United States

From Mitchellville
14.5 mi
00h 21m
To Olney
19.8 mi
00h 21m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
92°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 14 mph SW
Destination
91°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 14 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Mount Oak Road

    1.6 km · 2 min · Mount Oak Road

  2. 2

    Continue on Woodmore Road

    1.6 km · 2 min · Woodmore Road

  3. 3

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Woodmore Road

    32 m · 3 sec · Woodmore Road

  4. 4

    Exit the roundabout onto Woodmore Road

    1.4 mi · 3 min · Woodmore Road

  5. 5

    Continue on Lottsford Road

    2 mi · 4 min · Lottsford Road

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Landover Road

    3026 ft · 1 min · Landover Road

  7. 7

    Take the ramp straight toward I 95 North, I 495 North: College Park, Baltimore

    2934 ft · 1 min

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Capital Beltway

    9 mi · 12 min · Capital Beltway

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on Capital Beltway

    1.6 mi · 2 min · Capital Beltway

  10. 10

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

    1952 ft · 47 sec

  11. 11

    Turn slight right onto New Hampshire Avenue

    6.4 mi · 11 min · New Hampshire Avenue

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Norwood Road

    2.9 mi · 6 min · Norwood Road

  13. 13

    Turn straight onto Doctor Bird Road

    1.1 km · 1 min · Doctor Bird Road

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Olney Sandy Spring Road

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Olney Sandy Spring Road

  15. 15

    Turn sharp left onto Georgia Avenue

    36 m · 14 sec · Georgia Avenue

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Georgia Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Mitchellville 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
16 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
1 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
46.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Capital Beltway
10.6 mi · 31%
New Hampshire Avenue
6.39 mi · 19%
Norwood Road
2.93 mi · 9%
Woodmore Road
2.45 mi · 7%
Lottsford Road
2.03 mi · 6%
Olney Sandy Spring Road
1.42 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

Capital Beltway

Merge slight left onto Capital Beltway

9.02 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 42m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 26m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+10.8 mi
23.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Beltsville
00h 21m from Mitchellville
Leave By
7:04 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Mitchellville and Partly Sunny near Olney.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 34.3 miles (55.2 km) and usually takes 00h 42m 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?

Beltsville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 14.5 miles from Mitchellville and 19.8 miles from Olney.

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

The direct path is about 23.5 miles (37.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.8 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 7:04 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.94 one way or $9.89 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Mitchellville and Partly Sunny near Olney.

Stop Ideas Near Beltsville

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 Beltsville and the surrounding midpoint area.
United States Capitol
Scenic stop 10 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 8.8 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 12.4 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 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 Beltsville.

RAIL

New Carrollton station

10 mi away
4300 Garden City Drive
RAIL

Washington Union Station

18 mi away
50 Massachusetts Ave NE
RAIL

Rockville station

21 mi away
251 Hungerford Drive at Park Rd.
RAIL

BWI Rail Station

25 mi away
7 Amtrak Way

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Mitchellville and Olney. Straight-line distance: 23.47 mi (37.77 km).

Photo coming soon

#1 Mitchellville

City in Iowa, United States

Population10,967
Coordinates38.9251100, -76.7427500
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: Mount Oak Road (-76.742752, 38.925262)
End: Georgia Avenue (-77.066929, 39.153178)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 55 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 08m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 51m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 41m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 34m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 29m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 25m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.21 gal
4.58 L · about $4.94
Round trip
$9.89
2.42 gal · 9.16 L
Estimated CO2
10.8 kg one way
Round trip: 21.5 kg / 47 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $4.94 $9.89
Mid-grade $4.60 $5.56 $11.13
Premium $4.95 $5.99 $11.99
Diesel $5.98 $7.24 $14.47

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 16, 2026

There is no time difference between Mitchellville and Olney. The current time is 11:15:50.

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.