How far is Olney, MD from Ferndale, MD?

The driving distance from Olney, MD to Ferndale, MD is about 30.4 miles (49 km), with a travel time of about 00h 48m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 22.9 miles (36.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 37m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
30.42 mi
00h 48m
Flight
22.95 mi
36.93 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
22.95 mi
Kilometers
36.93 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
30.42 mi
Kilometers
48.95 km
Drive Time
00h 48m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 48m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Ferndale
Thu, Apr 23, 11:38 AM EDT
Return by in Olney
Thu, Apr 23, 12:26 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Olney
2026-04-23T10:49
Arrive Ferndale
Thu, Apr 23, 11:38 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 48m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:49 AM to 10:49 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:52 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
North Laurel
MD

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

From Olney
15.2 mi
00h 24m
To Ferndale
15.2 mi
00h 24m

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
2 to 6 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    7.6 mi · 9 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward I 195 East, MD 166: BWI Thurgood Marshall Airport, Catonsville

    1708 ft · 22 sec

  14. 14

    Keep slight right to continue on I 195 East: BWI Thurgood Marshall Airport

    2096 ft · 51 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight left onto Metropolitan Boulevard

    3.3 mi · 4 min · Metropolitan Boulevard

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward MD 170 North: Linthicum, Parking

    1130 ft · 27 sec

  17. 17

    Turn straight onto Aviation Boulevard

    1.9 mi · 3 min · Aviation Boulevard

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Ferndale Road

    1.2 km · 3 min · Ferndale Road

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Ferndale Road

Car Route Details

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

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
19 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
62.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 95 North
8.16 mi · 27%
Patuxent Freeway
3.79 mi · 12%
Metropolitan Boulevard
3.33 mi · 11%
Olney Sandy Spring Road
2.9 mi · 10%
Hall Shop Road
2.8 mi · 9%
Ashton Road
2.39 mi · 8%
Longest Stretch

I 95 North

Merge slight right

7.55 mi · 00h 09m

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 48m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 38m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+7.5 mi
22.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
North Laurel
00h 24m from Olney
Leave By
4:52 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Olney and Sunny near Ferndale.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 30.4 miles (49 km) and usually takes 00h 48m 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?

North Laurel is a useful midpoint, sitting about 15.2 miles from Olney and 15.2 miles from Ferndale.

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

The direct path is about 22.9 miles (36.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.5 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 4:52 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.37 one way or $8.74 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near North 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 North Laurel and the surrounding midpoint area.
Stop photo coming soon
Scenic stop 11 mi away

City of Bowie

Bowie , MD
8614 Chestnut Ave, Bowie, MD 20715
Museum
Baltimore City Hall
Meeting point 14.9 mi away

Baltimore City Hall

Baltimore , MD
100 Holliday St, Baltimore, MD 21202
Rating 4.0/5 63 reviews City government office
Town Hall Liquor And Bar
Nearby stop 13 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 North Laurel.

RAIL

BWI Rail Station

16 mi away
7 Amtrak Way
RAIL

New Carrollton station

21 mi away
4300 Garden City Drive
RAIL

Rockville station

25 mi away
251 Hungerford Drive at Park Rd.
RAIL

Washington Union Station

29 mi away
50 Massachusetts Ave NE

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Olney and Ferndale. Straight-line distance: 22.95 mi (36.93 km).

Olney

#1 Olney

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

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

#2 Ferndale

Town in Anne Arundel County, Maryland, United States

Population16,746
Coordinates39.1831600, -76.6402400
Altitude24
CountryUnited States
Start: Olney (-77.06692, 39.15316)
End: Ferndale (-76.64024, 39.18316)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 49 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 00m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 45m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 36m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 30m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 26m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 22m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.07 gal
4.06 L · about $4.37
Round trip
$8.74
2.14 gal · 8.12 L
Estimated CO2
9.5 kg one way
Round trip: 19 kg / 42 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $4.37 $8.74
Mid-grade $4.60 $4.92 $9.84
Premium $4.95 $5.30 $10.60
Diesel $5.98 $6.40 $12.80

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 Ferndale. The current time is 10:49:54.

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.