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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Quick Snapshot
Road
31.63 mi
00h 51m
Flight
22.89 mi
36.83 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
22.89 mi
Kilometers
36.83 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
31.63 mi
Kilometers
50.91 km
Drive Time
00h 51m

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 51m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Crofton
Sat, Apr 11, 8:40 PM EDT
Return by in Olney
Sat, Apr 11, 9:31 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Olney
2026-04-11T19:48
Arrive Crofton
Sat, Apr 11, 8:40 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 51m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:51 AM to 10:51 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:48 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
South Laurel
MD

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

From Olney
15.8 mi
00h 25m
To Crofton
15.8 mi
00h 25m

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
69°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 11 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 9 mph NW

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.

  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 left to continue on US 1 North: Laurel

    1020 ft · 30 sec

  6. 6

    Turn straight onto Baltimore Avenue

    1.6 km · 2 min · Baltimore Avenue

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Contee Road

    1.1 mi · 3 min · Contee Road

  8. 8

    Turn right onto Laurel Bowie Road

    9.7 mi · 15 min · Laurel Bowie Road

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Annapolis Road

    2.7 mi · 5 min · Annapolis Road

  10. 10

    Turn left onto North East Crain Highway

    1417 ft · 32 sec · North East Crain Highway

  11. 11

    Continue on Robert Crain Highway

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Robert Crain Highway

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward Clubhouse Gate Road

    723 ft · 42 sec · Clubhouse Gate Road

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Crofton Parkway

    1709 ft · 54 sec · Crofton Parkway

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Spring Green Avenue

    1050 ft · 48 sec · Spring Green Avenue

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Stratton Road

    1581 ft · 1 min · Stratton Road

  16. 16

    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.

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
16 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
50.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Intercounty Connector
11.4 mi · 36%
Laurel Bowie Road
9.75 mi · 31%
Annapolis Road
2.72 mi · 9%
Georgia Avenue
2.57 mi · 8%
Contee Road
1.14 mi · 4%
Robert Crain Highway
1.12 mi · 4%
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 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
00h 51m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 42m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+8.7 mi
22.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
South Laurel
00h 25m from Olney
Leave By
4:48 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

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.

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around South Laurel and the surrounding midpoint area.
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
City of Bowie
Meeting point 11.7 mi away

City of Bowie

Bowie , MD
15901 Excalibur Rd, Bowie, MD 20716
Rating 4.6/5 13 reviews City Hall,City government office
Town Hall Liquor And Bar
Nearby stop 6.9 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 South Laurel.

RAIL

New Carrollton station

13 mi away
4300 Garden City Drive
RAIL

BWI Rail Station

19 mi away
7 Amtrak Way
RAIL

Washington Union Station

23 mi away
50 Massachusetts Ave NE
RAIL

Rockville station

26 mi away
251 Hungerford Drive at Park Rd.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Olney and Crofton. Straight-line distance: 22.89 mi (36.83 km).

Olney

#1 Olney

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

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

#2 Crofton

Census place in Maryland, USA

Population27,348
Coordinates39.0017800, -76.6874700
Altitude30
CountryUnited States
Start: Olney (-77.06692, 39.15316)
End: Crofton (-76.68747, 39.00178)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 51 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
1.12 gal
4.23 L · about $4.58
Round trip
$9.15
2.24 gal · 8.46 L
Estimated CO2
10 kg one way
Round trip: 19.9 kg / 44 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in Maryland · Apr 11, 2026

There is no time difference between Olney and Crofton. The current time is 19:48:52.

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.