How far is Olney, MD from Colesville, MD?

The driving distance from Olney, MD to Colesville, MD is about 8.6 miles (13.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 13m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 6.4 miles (10.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 27m 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
8.6 mi
00h 13m
Flight
6.39 mi
10.28 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
6.39 mi
Kilometers
10.28 km
Flight Time

Driving Distance

Road route
8.6 mi
Kilometers
13.84 km
Drive Time
00h 13m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 13m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Colesville
Thu, Apr 23, 9:52 AM EDT
Return by in Olney
Thu, Apr 23, 10:06 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Olney
2026-04-23T09:38
Arrive Colesville
Thu, Apr 23, 9:52 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 13m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:14 AM to 7:14 PM EDT

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

Leave by
8:02 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Olney
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Aspen Hill
MD

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

From Olney
4.3 mi
00h 06m
To Colesville
4.3 mi
00h 06m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
78°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 6 mph N
Destination
78°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 7 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    1.3 km · 1 min · New Hampshire Avenue

  8. 8

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Randolph Road

Car Route Details

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

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
2 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
93 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Intercounty Connector
4.39 mi · 51%
Georgia Avenue
2.57 mi · 30%
New Hampshire Avenue
0.83 mi · 10%
MD 200 Toll East
0.5 mi · 6%
MD 650
0.24 mi · 3%
MD 650 South
0.07 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Intercounty Connector

Merge slight left onto Intercounty Connector

4.39 mi · 00h 05m

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 13m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 28m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+2.2 mi
6.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Aspen Hill
00h 06m from Olney
Leave By
8:02 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Olney and Sunny near Colesville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 8.6 miles (13.8 km) and usually takes 00h 13m 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?

Aspen Hill is a useful midpoint, sitting about 4.3 miles from Olney and 4.3 miles from Colesville.

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

The direct path is about 6.4 miles (10.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.2 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 8:02 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.23 one way or $2.45 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 2.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Olney and Sunny near Colesville.

Stop Ideas Near Aspen Hill

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 Aspen Hill and the surrounding midpoint area.
Griffith Park at City Hall
Scenic stop 7.9 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
Stop photo coming soon
Practical stop 13.8 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 14.6 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 10.2 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 Aspen Hill.

RAIL

Rockville station

6 mi away
251 Hungerford Drive at Park Rd.
RAIL

Washington Union Station

21 mi away
50 Massachusetts Ave NE
RAIL

New Carrollton station

23 mi away
4300 Garden City Drive
RAIL

Union Station

30 mi away
110 Callahan Drive

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Olney and Colesville. Straight-line distance: 6.39 mi (10.28 km).

Olney

#1 Olney

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

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

#2 Colesville

Unincorporated area in Montgomery County, Maryland, United States

Population14,647
Coordinates39.0756600, -77.0019200
Altitude133
CountryUnited States
Start: Olney (-77.06692, 39.15316)
End: Colesville (-77.00192, 39.07566)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 14 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 17m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 12m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 10m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 08m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 07m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 06m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.3 gal
1.15 L · about $1.23
Round trip
$2.45
0.6 gal · 2.3 L
Estimated CO2
2.7 kg one way
Round trip: 5.3 kg / 12 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $1.23 $2.45
Mid-grade $4.60 $1.38 $2.76
Premium $4.95 $1.49 $2.97
Diesel $5.98 $1.79 $3.59

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Olney and Colesville. The current time is 09:38:16.

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.