How far is Olney, MD from Ballenger Creek, MD?

The driving distance from Olney, MD to Ballenger Creek, MD is about 34.4 miles (55.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 49m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 24.9 miles (40 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 38m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
34.37 mi
00h 49m
Flight
24.86 mi
40.01 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
24.86 mi
Kilometers
40.01 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
34.37 mi
Kilometers
55.32 km
Drive Time
00h 49m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 49m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Ballenger Creek
Wed, Apr 15, 3:54 AM EDT
Return by in Olney
Wed, Apr 15, 4:43 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Olney
2026-04-15T03:04
Arrive Ballenger Creek
Wed, Apr 15, 3:54 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 49m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:49 AM to 10:49 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:52 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Olney
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
Germantown
MD

Census-designated place in Montgomery County, Maryland, United States

From Olney
17.2 mi
00h 24m
To Ballenger Creek
17.2 mi
00h 24m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
91°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 8 mph SW
Destination
90°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 7 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Olney and Ballenger Creek.

  1. 1

    Start on Georgia Avenue

    2.3 mi · 5 min · Georgia Avenue

  2. 2

    Take the ramp slight right toward MD 200 Toll West

    2241 ft · 55 sec

  3. 3

    Merge slight left onto Intercounty Connector

    5.3 mi · 7 min · Intercounty Connector

  4. 4

    Continue straight

    1.7 mi · 2 min

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward I 270 North: Frederick

    2317 ft · 57 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    21.3 mi · 27 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward MD 85: Frederick, Buckeystown

    1530 ft · 44 sec

  8. 8

    Turn left onto MD 85 South: Buckeystown

    34 m · 5 sec

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Buckeystown Pike

    578 ft · 16 sec · Buckeystown Pike

  10. 10

    Continue on Buckeystown Pike

    1.3 km · 2 min · Buckeystown Pike

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Executive Way

    1.2 km · 2 min · Executive Way

  12. 12

    At the end of the road, turn left onto New Design Road

    2195 ft · 52 sec · New Design Road

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Robin Drive

    2397 ft · 2 min · Robin Drive

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Canada Goose Court

    54 m · 8 sec · Canada Goose Court

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Canada Goose Court

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Olney and Ballenger Creek.

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
15 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
43.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 270 North
21.7 mi · 63%
Intercounty Connector
7.06 mi · 21%
Georgia Avenue
2.28 mi · 7%
Buckeystown Pike
0.93 mi · 3%
Executive Way
0.73 mi · 2%
Robin Drive
0.45 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 270 North

Merge slight left

21.3 mi · 00h 27m

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 49m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 38m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+9.5 mi
24.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Germantown
00h 24m from Olney
Leave By
4:52 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Olney and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Ballenger Creek.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Olney to Ballenger Creek?

The road trip is about 34.4 miles (55.3 km) and usually takes 00h 49m 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?

Germantown is a useful midpoint, sitting about 17.2 miles from Olney and 17.2 miles from Ballenger Creek.

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

The direct path is about 24.9 miles (40 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.5 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:52 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 Mostly Sunny around Olney and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Ballenger Creek.

Stop Ideas Near Germantown

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 Germantown and the surrounding midpoint area.
Griffith Park at City Hall
Scenic stop 6.3 mi away

Griffith Park at City Hall

Gaithersburg , MD
29 S Summit Ave, Gaithersburg, MD 20877, United States
Rating 4.6/5 57 reviews Park
Gaithersburg City Hall
Meeting point 6.3 mi away

Gaithersburg City Hall

Gaithersburg , MD
31 S Summit Ave, Gaithersburg, MD 20877
Rating 4.1/5 14 reviews City Hall,City clerk's office,City government office
City of Rockville City Hall
Scenic stop 10.8 mi away

City of Rockville City Hall

Rockville , MD
111 Maryland Ave, Rockville, MD 20850, United States
Rating 4.5/5 4 reviews Park

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Germantown.

RAIL

Rockville station

15 mi away
251 Hungerford Drive at Park Rd.
BUS

Frederick Airport, MD

29 mi away
1341 Hughes Ford Road
RAIL

Frederick, MD

29 mi away
100 South East Street
RAIL

Washington Union Station

38 mi away
50 Massachusetts Ave NE

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Olney and Ballenger Creek. Straight-line distance: 24.86 mi (40.01 km).

Olney

#1 Olney

Unincorporated area of Montgomery County, Maryland, United States of America

Population33,844
Coordinates39.1531600, -77.0669200
Altitude165
CountryUnited States
Ballenger Creek

#2 Ballenger Creek

Town in Frederick County, Maryland, United States

Population18,274
Coordinates39.3726000, -77.4352600
Altitude92
CountryUnited States
Start: Olney (-77.06692, 39.15316)
End: Ballenger Creek (-77.43526, 39.3726)

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
4.59 L · about $4.94
Round trip
$9.89
2.42 gal · 9.18 L
Estimated CO2
10.8 kg one way
Round trip: 21.5 kg / 47 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/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 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Olney and Ballenger Creek. The current time is 03:04:59.

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.