How far is Olney, MD from Elkton, MD?

The driving distance from Olney, MD to Elkton, MD is about 84.4 miles (135.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 54m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 72.9 miles (117.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 49m 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
84.41 mi
01h 54m
Flight
72.96 mi
117.42 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
72.96 mi
Kilometers
117.42 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
84.41 mi
Kilometers
135.84 km
Drive Time
01h 54m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 54m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Elkton
Wed, Apr 15, 2:51 PM EDT
Return by in Olney
Wed, Apr 15, 4:46 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Olney
2026-04-15T12:56
Arrive Elkton
Wed, Apr 15, 2:51 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 54m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:55 AM to 11:55 AM EDT

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

Leave by
2:40 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
Rossville
MD

City in Walker County, Georgia, USA

From Olney
42.1 mi
00h 57m
To Elkton
42.3 mi
00h 57m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
91°F
Today

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 10:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 to 14 mph SW
Destination
88°F
Today

Isolated Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 14 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Georgia Avenue

    1007 ft · 36 sec · Georgia Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Spartan Road

    1502 ft · 47 sec · Spartan Road

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Olney Sandy Spring Road

    2.9 mi · 6 min · Olney Sandy Spring Road

  4. 4

    Continue on Ashton Road

    2.4 mi · 4 min · Ashton Road

  5. 5

    Continue on Clarksville Pike

    1.4 km · 1 min · Clarksville Pike

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Hall Shop Road

    2.8 mi · 5 min · Hall Shop Road

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Guilford Road

    1.7 mi · 3 min · Guilford Road

  8. 8

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Cedar Lane

    991 ft · 24 sec · Cedar Lane

  9. 9

    Take the ramp slight right toward MD 32 East: Annapolis

    1589 ft · 40 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Patuxent Freeway

    3.8 mi · 5 min · Patuxent Freeway

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight left toward I 95 North: Baltimore

    3221 ft · 1 min

  12. 12

    Merge slight right

    6.8 mi · 8 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward I 895 North: Baltimore Harbor Tunnel Thruway

    5.7 mi · 7 min · Harbor Tunnel Thruway

  14. 14

    Continue on Harbor Tunnel Throughway

    1.6 km · 1 min · Harbor Tunnel Throughway

  15. 15

    Continue on Harbor Tunnel Thruway

    2.2 mi · 3 min · Harbor Tunnel Thruway

  16. 16

    Continue on Baltimore Harbor Tunnel

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Baltimore Harbor Tunnel

  17. 17

    Continue on Harbor Tunnel Thruway

    3.7 mi · 5 min · Harbor Tunnel Thruway

  18. 18

    Keep slight left to continue on Express Toll Lanes

    8.5 mi · 10 min · Express Toll Lanes

  19. 19

    Keep slight right

    91 m · 4 sec

  20. 20

    Merge slight right onto John F. Kennedy Memorial Highway

    30.7 mi · 35 min · John F. Kennedy Memorial Highway

  21. 21

    Take the exit slight right toward MD 272: North East, Rising Sun

    1441 ft · 31 sec

  22. 22

    Keep slight right to continue on MD 272 South: North East

    1045 ft · 27 sec

  23. 23

    Turn straight onto North East Road

    1.5 mi · 2 min · North East Road

  24. 24

    Turn left onto Pulaski Highway

    5.9 mi · 10 min · Pulaski Highway

  25. 25

    Turn left onto Landing Lane

    936 ft · 38 sec · Landing Lane

  26. 26

    Turn right onto West Main Street

    1737 ft · 1 min · West Main Street

  27. 27

    Turn left onto North Bridge Street

    31 m · 3 sec · North Bridge Street

  28. 28

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Bridge Street

Car Route Details

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

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
28 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
33.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
John F. Kennedy Memorial Highway
30.7 mi · 36%
Harbor Tunnel Thruway
8.76 mi · 10%
Express Toll Lanes
8.6 mi · 10%
I 95 North
7.39 mi · 9%
Pulaski Highway
5.89 mi · 7%
Patuxent Freeway
3.79 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

John F. Kennedy Memorial Highway

Merge slight right onto John F. Kennedy Memorial Highway

30.7 mi · 00h 35m

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
01h 54m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 50m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+11.5 mi
72.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Rossville
00h 57m from Olney
Leave By
2:40 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Olney and Isolated Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny near Elkton.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 84.4 miles (135.8 km) and usually takes 01h 54m 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?

Rossville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 42.1 miles from Olney and 42.3 miles from Elkton.

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

The direct path is about 72.9 miles (117.4 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:40 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.18 one way or $24.35 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 26.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Olney and Isolated Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny near Elkton.

Stop Ideas Near Rossville

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Rossville, 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 Rossville.

RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

12 mi away
1515 North Charles Street
RAIL

BWI Rail Station

25 mi away
7 Amtrak Way
RAIL

Aberdeen

33 mi away
18 East Bel Air Ave.
BUS

Kent Island, MD

46 mi away
3206 Main Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Olney and Elkton. Straight-line distance: 72.96 mi (117.42 km).

Olney

#1 Olney

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

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

#2 Elkton

Town in northeast Maryland, United States

Population15,665
Coordinates39.6067800, -75.8332700
Altitude8
CountryUnited States
Start: Olney (-77.06692, 39.15316)
End: Elkton (-75.83327, 39.60678)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 136 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 48m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 06m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 41m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 24m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 12m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 03m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.98 gal
11.27 L · about $12.18
Round trip
$24.35
5.96 gal · 22.54 L
Estimated CO2
26.5 kg one way
Round trip: 53 kg / 117 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $12.18 $24.35
Mid-grade $4.60 $13.71 $27.41
Premium $4.95 $14.76 $29.53
Diesel $5.98 $17.82 $35.64

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 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Olney and Elkton. The current time is 12:56:45.

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.