How far is Olney, MD from Glen Burnie, MD?

The driving distance from Olney, MD to Glen Burnie, MD is about 29.4 miles (47.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 48m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 23.7 miles (38.1 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
29.4 mi
00h 48m
Flight
23.7 mi
38.14 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
23.7 mi
Kilometers
38.14 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
29.4 mi
Kilometers
47.31 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 Glen Burnie
Thu, Apr 16, 2:08 AM EDT
Return by in Olney
Thu, Apr 16, 2:57 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Olney
2026-04-16T01:19
Arrive Glen Burnie
Thu, Apr 16, 2:08 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
14.7 mi
00h 24m
To Glen Burnie
14.7 mi
00h 24m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
91°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 14 mph SW
Destination
92°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 14 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Olney and Glen Burnie.

  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

    3.5 mi · 4 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward MD 100 East: Glen Burnie

    1 km · 53 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left

    3.4 mi · 5 min

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward MD 713 North: Hanover

    1594 ft · 39 sec

  16. 16

    Turn straight onto Arundel Mills Boulevard

    1327 ft · 34 sec · Arundel Mills Boulevard

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Dorsey Road

    4.7 mi · 8 min · Dorsey Road

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Central Avenue

    3005 ft · 2 min · Central Avenue

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Crain Highway South

    119 m · 16 sec · Crain Highway South

  20. 20

    Turn left onto 1st Avenue Southeast

    124 m · 14 sec · 1st Avenue Southeast

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 1st Avenue Southeast

Car Route Details

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

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
21 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
71.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Dorsey Road
4.65 mi · 16%
I 95 North
4.09 mi · 14%
MD 100 East
4.02 mi · 14%
Patuxent Freeway
3.79 mi · 13%
Olney Sandy Spring Road
2.9 mi · 10%
Hall Shop Road
2.8 mi · 10%
Longest Stretch

Dorsey Road

Turn right onto Dorsey Road

4.65 mi · 00h 08m

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
+5.7 mi
23.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
North Laurel
00h 24m from Olney
Leave By
4:52 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Olney and Partly Sunny near Glen Burnie.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Olney to Glen Burnie?

The road trip is about 29.4 miles (47.3 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 14.7 miles from Olney and 14.7 miles from Glen Burnie.

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

The direct path is about 23.7 miles (38.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.7 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 4:52 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.25 one way or $8.50 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Olney and Partly Sunny near Glen Burnie.

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 11.5 mi away

City of Bowie

Bowie , MD
8614 Chestnut Ave, Bowie, MD 20715
Museum
City of College Park
Meeting point 13 mi away

City of College Park

College Park , MD
8400 Baltimore Ave #375, College Park, MD 20740
Rating 2.6/5 5 reviews City government office,City Hall
Town Hall Liquor And Bar
Nearby stop 13.2 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 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 Glen Burnie. Straight-line distance: 23.7 mi (38.14 km).

Olney

#1 Olney

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

Population33,844
Coordinates39.1531600, -77.0669200
Altitude165
CountryUnited States
Glen Burnie

#2 Glen Burnie

Census designated place in Maryland

Population67,639
Coordinates39.1626100, -76.6246900
Altitude17
CountryUnited States
Start: Olney (-77.06692, 39.15316)
End: Glen Burnie (-76.62469, 39.16261)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 47 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 58m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 44m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 35m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 29m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 25m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 22m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.04 gal
3.93 L · about $4.25
Round trip
$8.50
2.08 gal · 7.86 L
Estimated CO2
9.2 kg one way
Round trip: 18.5 kg / 41 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $4.25 $8.50
Mid-grade $4.60 $4.78 $9.57
Premium $4.95 $5.15 $10.30
Diesel $5.98 $6.22 $12.44

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 16, 2026

There is no time difference between Olney and Glen Burnie. The current time is 01:19:35.

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.