How far is Olney, MD from Beltsville, MD?

The driving distance from Olney, MD to Beltsville, MD is about 17.2 miles (27.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 25m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 11.8 miles (19 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 50m 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
17.24 mi
00h 25m
Flight
11.83 mi
19.04 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
11.83 mi
Kilometers
19.04 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
17.24 mi
Kilometers
27.74 km
Drive Time
00h 25m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 25m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Beltsville
Wed, Apr 15, 3:29 AM EDT
Return by in Olney
Wed, Apr 15, 3:55 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 Beltsville
Wed, Apr 15, 3:29 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 25m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:25 AM to 7:25 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:40 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Olney
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

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
Colesville
MD

Unincorporated area in Montgomery County, Maryland, United States

From Olney
8.6 mi
00h 12m
To Beltsville
8.6 mi
00h 12m

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
92°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 8 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Georgia Avenue

    2.6 mi · 5 min · Georgia Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn slight left onto MD 200 Toll East

    152 m · 21 sec

  3. 3

    Take the ramp slight left toward MD 200 Toll East

    2116 ft · 52 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left onto Intercounty Connector

    11.4 mi · 14 min · Intercounty Connector

  5. 5

    Keep slight right to continue on US 1 South: Beltsville

    889 ft · 22 sec

  6. 6

    Turn straight onto Baltimore Avenue

    2.6 mi · 4 min · Baltimore Avenue

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Powder Mill Road

    4 m · 1 sec · Powder Mill Road

  8. 8

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Powder Mill Road

Car Route Details

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

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
8 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
1 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
46.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Intercounty Connector
11.4 mi · 66%
Georgia Avenue
2.57 mi · 15%
Baltimore Avenue
2.56 mi · 15%
MD 200 Toll East
0.5 mi · 3%
US 1 South
0.17 mi · 1%
Powder Mill Road
0 mi
Longest Stretch

Intercounty Connector

Merge slight left onto Intercounty Connector

11.4 mi · 00h 14m

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 25m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 50m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+5.4 mi
11.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Colesville
00h 12m from Olney
Leave By
7:40 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Olney and Mostly Sunny near Beltsville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 17.2 miles (27.7 km) and usually takes 00h 25m 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?

Colesville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 8.6 miles from Olney and 8.6 miles from Beltsville.

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

The direct path is about 11.8 miles (19 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.4 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 7:40 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.49 one way or $4.98 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Olney and Mostly Sunny near Beltsville.

Stop Ideas Near Colesville

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 Colesville and the surrounding midpoint area.
United States Capitol
Scenic stop 13.8 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 12.5 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
The John Wilson Building
Meeting point 13.6 mi away

The John Wilson Building

Washington , DC
1350 Pennsylvania Avenue NW, Washington, DC 20004
Rating 4.6/5 21 reviews City government office
Town Hall Liquor And Bar
Nearby stop 7.3 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 Colesville.

RAIL

Rockville station

13 mi away
251 Hungerford Drive at Park Rd.
RAIL

New Carrollton station

18 mi away
4300 Garden City Drive
RAIL

Washington Union Station

20 mi away
50 Massachusetts Ave NE
RAIL

BWI Rail Station

29 mi away
7 Amtrak Way

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Olney and Beltsville. Straight-line distance: 11.83 mi (19.04 km).

Olney

#1 Olney

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

Population33,844
Coordinates39.1531600, -77.0669200
Altitude165
CountryUnited States
Beltsville

#2 Beltsville

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

Population16,772
Coordinates39.0348300, -76.9074700
Altitude41
CountryUnited States
Start: Olney (-77.06692, 39.15316)
End: Beltsville (-76.90747, 39.03483)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 28 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 34m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 25m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 20m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 17m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 14m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 12m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.61 gal
2.3 L · about $2.49
Round trip
$4.98
1.22 gal · 4.6 L
Estimated CO2
5.4 kg one way
Round trip: 10.8 kg / 24 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $2.49 $4.98
Mid-grade $4.60 $2.81 $5.61
Premium $4.95 $3.02 $6.04
Diesel $5.98 $3.65 $7.30

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 Beltsville. The current time is 03:04:51.

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.