How far is Olney, MD from Cambridge, MD?

The driving distance from Olney, MD to Cambridge, MD is about 97.7 miles (157.2 km), with a travel time of about 02h 18m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 67 miles (107.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 36m 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
97.66 mi
02h 18m
Flight
66.99 mi
107.81 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
66.99 mi
Kilometers
107.81 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
97.66 mi
Kilometers
157.17 km
Drive Time
02h 18m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 18m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Cambridge
Sat, Apr 11, 8:36 PM EDT
Return by in Olney
Sat, Apr 11, 10:54 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Olney
2026-04-11T18:17
Arrive Cambridge
Sat, Apr 11, 8:36 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 18m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:18 AM to 12:18 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:54 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
Cape Saint Claire
MD

Park in Anne Arundel County, Maryland, United States of America

From Olney
48.8 mi
01h 09m
To Cambridge
48.8 mi
01h 09m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
68°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 11 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
9 mph N
Destination
68°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 11 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 13 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    4.4 mi · 5 min · Intercounty Connector

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward MD 650: Ashton, White Oak

    1269 ft · 31 sec

  6. 6

    Keep slight right to continue on MD 650 South: White Oak

    110 m · 9 sec

  7. 7

    Turn straight onto New Hampshire Avenue

    5.1 mi · 9 min · New Hampshire Avenue

  8. 8

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 495 East: Baltimore, College Park

    1019 ft · 25 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Capital Beltway

    8.8 mi · 11 min · Capital Beltway

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward US 50 East: Annapolis

    1 mi · 2 min

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto John Hanson Highway

    18.7 mi · 22 min · John Hanson Highway

  12. 12

    Continue on Blue Star Memorial Highway

    21.6 mi · 30 min · Blue Star Memorial Highway

  13. 13

    Keep slight right to continue on US 50 East: Ocean City, Rehoboth

    33.6 mi · 48 min

  14. 14

    Turn right onto East Cedar Street

    1.1 km · 2 min · East Cedar Street

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Race Street

    935 ft · 25 sec · Race Street

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Race Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
16 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
16.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US 50 East
34.6 mi · 35%
Blue Star Memorial Highway
21.6 mi · 22%
John Hanson Highway
18.7 mi · 19%
Capital Beltway
8.76 mi · 9%
New Hampshire Avenue
5.12 mi · 5%
Intercounty Connector
4.39 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

US 50 East

Keep slight right to continue on US 50 East: Ocean City, Rehoboth

33.6 mi · 00h 48m

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
02h 18m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 36m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+30.7 mi
67 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Cape Saint Claire
01h 09m from Olney
Leave By
1:54 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Olney and Sunny near Cambridge.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 97.7 miles (157.2 km) and usually takes 02h 18m 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?

Cape Saint Claire is a useful midpoint, sitting about 48.8 miles from Olney and 48.8 miles from Cambridge.

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

The direct path is about 67 miles (107.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 30.7 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 1:54 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.10 one way or $28.19 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 30.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Cape Saint Claire

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Cape Saint Claire, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Cape Saint Claire.

BUS

Kent Island, MD

20 mi away
3206 Main Street
RAIL

BWI Rail Station

27 mi away
7 Amtrak Way
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

33 mi away
1515 North Charles Street
RAIL

New Carrollton station

38 mi away
4300 Garden City Drive

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Olney and Cambridge. Straight-line distance: 66.99 mi (107.81 km).

Olney

#1 Olney

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

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

#2 Cambridge

City in Dorchester County, Maryland, United States

Population12,213
Coordinates38.5631700, -76.0788300
Altitude6
CountryUnited States
Start: Olney (-77.06692, 39.15316)
End: Cambridge (-76.07883, 38.56317)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 157 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 15m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 26m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 57m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 37m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 23m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 13m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.45 gal
13.05 L · about $14.10
Round trip
$28.19
6.9 gal · 26.1 L
Estimated CO2
30.7 kg one way
Round trip: 61.3 kg / 135 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $14.10 $28.19
Mid-grade $4.60 $15.87 $31.73
Premium $4.95 $17.09 $34.18
Diesel $5.98 $20.63 $41.26

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 11, 2026

There is no time difference between Olney and Cambridge. The current time is 18:17:53.

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.