How far is Olney, MD from Catonsville, MD?
The driving distance from Olney, MD to Catonsville, MD is about 31.2 miles (50.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 40m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 19.7 miles (31.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 21m 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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Halfway Point
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Unincorporated community in Howard County, Maryland, United States
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Olney and Catonsville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Olney and Catonsville.
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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
10.2 mi · 17 min · Clarksville Pike
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Take the ramp straight toward US 29 North: Baltimore
1475 ft · 36 sec
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Merge slight left onto Columbia Pike
2.5 mi · 3 min · Columbia Pike
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Take the exit slight right toward US 40 East: Ellicott City
1354 ft · 33 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on US 40 East: Ellicott City
2614 ft · 1 min
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Turn straight onto Baltimore National Pike
4.4 mi · 7 min · Baltimore National Pike
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Turn right onto Winters Lane
1.1 mi · 3 min · Winters Lane
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Frederick Road
907 ft · 35 sec · Frederick Road
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Turn left
11 m · 3 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Olney and Catonsville.
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.
Clarksville Pike
Continue on Clarksville Pike
10.2 mi · 00h 17m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Sunny leaving Olney and Sunny near Catonsville.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Olney to Catonsville?
The road trip is about 31.2 miles (50.2 km) and usually takes 00h 40m 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?
Ellicott City is a useful midpoint, sitting about 12.6 miles from Olney and 18.6 miles from Catonsville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 19.7 miles (31.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.5 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:08 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.49 one way or $8.99 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Olney and Sunny near Catonsville.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Olney and Catonsville. Straight-line distance: 19.73 mi (31.75 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 Catonsville
A city in Baltimore County, Maryland.
| Population | 41,567 |
| Coordinates | 39.2720500, -76.7319200 |
| Altitude | 146 |
| Country | United States |
End: (-76.731988, 39.272037)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 50 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 02m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 46m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 37m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 31m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 26m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 23m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $4.09 | $4.49 | $8.99 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $5.06 | $10.12 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $5.45 | $10.90 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $6.58 | $13.16 |
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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