How far is Olney, MD from Crofton, MD?
The driving distance from Olney, MD to Crofton, MD is about 31.6 miles (50.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 51m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 22.9 miles (36.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 42m 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.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 51m.
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.
Census designated place in Prince George’s 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 Crofton.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Olney and Crofton.
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Start on Georgia Avenue
2.6 mi · 5 min · Georgia Avenue
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Turn slight left onto MD 200 Toll East
152 m · 21 sec
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Take the ramp slight left toward MD 200 Toll East
2116 ft · 52 sec
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Merge slight left onto Intercounty Connector
11.4 mi · 14 min · Intercounty Connector
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Keep slight left to continue on US 1 North: Laurel
1020 ft · 30 sec
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Turn straight onto Baltimore Avenue
1.6 km · 2 min · Baltimore Avenue
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Turn right onto Contee Road
1.1 mi · 3 min · Contee Road
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Turn right onto Laurel Bowie Road
9.7 mi · 15 min · Laurel Bowie Road
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Turn left onto Annapolis Road
2.7 mi · 5 min · Annapolis Road
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Turn left onto North East Crain Highway
1417 ft · 32 sec · North East Crain Highway
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Continue on Robert Crain Highway
1.1 mi · 2 min · Robert Crain Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward Clubhouse Gate Road
723 ft · 42 sec · Clubhouse Gate Road
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Turn right onto Crofton Parkway
1709 ft · 54 sec · Crofton Parkway
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Turn left onto Spring Green Avenue
1050 ft · 48 sec · Spring Green Avenue
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Turn right onto Stratton Road
1581 ft · 1 min · Stratton Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Stratton Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Olney and Crofton.
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.
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.
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 Crofton.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Olney to Crofton?
The road trip is about 31.6 miles (50.9 km) and usually takes 00h 51m 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?
South Laurel is a useful midpoint, sitting about 15.8 miles from Olney and 15.8 miles from Crofton.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 22.9 miles (36.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.7 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 4:48 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.58 one way or $9.15 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Olney and Sunny near Crofton.
Stop Ideas Near South Laurel
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
D C Government
City of Bowie
Town Hall Liquor And Bar
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to South Laurel.
New Carrollton station
BWI Rail Station
Washington Union Station
Rockville station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Olney and Crofton. Straight-line distance: 22.89 mi (36.83 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 Crofton
Census place in Maryland, USA
| Population | 27,348 |
| Coordinates | 39.0017800, -76.6874700 |
| Altitude | 30 |
| Country | United States |
End: Crofton (-76.68747, 39.00178)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 51 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 03m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 47m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 37m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 31m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 27m |
| 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 |
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| Regular gas | $4.09 | $4.58 | $9.15 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $5.15 | $10.30 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $5.55 | $11.10 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $6.70 | $13.40 |
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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