How far is Olney, MD from Bel Air, MD?
The driving distance from Olney, MD to Bel Air, MD is about 59.5 miles (95.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 24m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 46.6 miles (75 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 49m 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.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 24m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Village in Frederick County, Maryland, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Olney and Bel Air.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Olney and Bel Air.
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Start on Georgia Avenue
1007 ft · 36 sec · Georgia Avenue
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Turn left onto Spartan Road
1502 ft · 47 sec · Spartan Road
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Turn right onto Olney Sandy Spring Road
2.9 mi · 6 min · Olney Sandy Spring Road
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Continue on Ashton Road
2.4 mi · 4 min · Ashton Road
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Continue on Clarksville Pike
1.4 km · 1 min · Clarksville Pike
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Turn right onto Hall Shop Road
2.8 mi · 5 min · Hall Shop Road
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Turn right onto Guilford Road
1.7 mi · 3 min · Guilford Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Cedar Lane
991 ft · 24 sec · Cedar Lane
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Take the ramp slight right toward MD 32 East: Annapolis
1589 ft · 39 sec
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Merge slight left onto Patuxent Freeway
3.8 mi · 5 min · Patuxent Freeway
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Take the exit slight left toward I 95 North: Baltimore
3221 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight right
6.8 mi · 8 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 895 North: Baltimore Harbor Tunnel Thruway
5.7 mi · 7 min · Harbor Tunnel Thruway
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Continue on Harbor Tunnel Throughway
1.6 km · 1 min · Harbor Tunnel Throughway
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Continue on Harbor Tunnel Thruway
7.3 mi · 11 min · Harbor Tunnel Thruway
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Keep slight left to continue on Express Toll Lanes
8.5 mi · 10 min · Express Toll Lanes
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Keep slight right
91 m · 4 sec
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Merge slight right onto John F. Kennedy Memorial Highway
7.3 mi · 8 min · John F. Kennedy Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward MD 24: Bel Air, Edgewood
1781 ft · 38 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on MD 24 North: Bel Air
825 ft · 22 sec
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Turn left onto Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway
5.3 mi · 8 min · Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway
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Turn right onto Marketplace Drive
1326 ft · 38 sec · Marketplace Drive
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Continue on South Atwood Road
1217 ft · 40 sec · South Atwood Road
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Turn right onto Baltimore Pike
1707 ft · 51 sec · Baltimore Pike
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Continue on Fulford Avenue
111 m · 18 sec · Fulford Avenue
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Turn left onto South Main Street
754 ft · 27 sec · South Main Street
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Turn right onto Courtland Place
33 m · 5 sec · Courtland Place
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Courtland Place
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Olney and Bel Air.
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.
Express Toll Lanes
Keep slight left to continue on Express Toll Lanes
8.54 mi · 00h 10m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Olney and Sunny near Bel Air.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Olney to Bel Air?
The road trip is about 59.5 miles (95.8 km) and usually takes 01h 24m 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 29.8 miles from Olney and 29.8 miles from Bel Air.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 46.6 miles (75 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.9 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 3:40 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.58 one way or $17.16 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 18.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Olney and Sunny near Bel Air.
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 Olney and Bel Air. Straight-line distance: 46.63 mi (75.04 km).
#1 Olney
Unincorporated area of Montgomery County, Maryland, United States of America
| Population | 33,844 |
| Coordinates | 39.1531600, -77.0669200 |
| Altitude | 165 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Bel Air
Town in Harford County, Maryland, United States
| Population | 10,266 |
| Coordinates | 39.5359400, -76.3482900 |
| Altitude | 118 |
| Country | United States |
End: Bel Air (-76.34829, 39.53594)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 96 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 59m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 29m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 11m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 59m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 51m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 44m |
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 | $8.58 | $17.16 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $9.66 | $19.32 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $10.40 | $20.81 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $12.56 | $25.12 |
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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