How far is Olney, MD from Lake Shore, MD?
The driving distance from Olney, MD to Lake Shore, MD is about 37.8 miles (60.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 57m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 31.4 miles (50.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 55m 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 57m.
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.
Locality in Howard and Anne Arundel counties, 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 Lake Shore.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Olney and Lake Shore.
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Start on Georgia Avenue
1007 ft · 36 sec · Georgia Avenue
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Turn left onto Spartan Road
1502 ft · 47 sec · Spartan Road
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Turn right onto Olney Sandy Spring Road
2.9 mi · 6 min · Olney Sandy Spring Road
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Continue on Ashton Road
2.4 mi · 4 min · Ashton Road
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Continue on Clarksville Pike
1.4 km · 1 min · Clarksville Pike
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Turn right onto Hall Shop Road
2.8 mi · 5 min · Hall Shop Road
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Turn right onto Guilford Road
1.7 mi · 3 min · Guilford Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Cedar Lane
991 ft · 24 sec · Cedar Lane
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Take the ramp slight right toward MD 32 East: Annapolis
1589 ft · 40 sec
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Merge slight left onto Patuxent Freeway
3.8 mi · 5 min · Patuxent Freeway
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Take the exit slight left toward I 95 North: Baltimore
3221 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight right
3.5 mi · 4 min
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Take the exit slight right toward MD 100 East: Glen Burnie
1 km · 53 sec
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Merge slight left
12 mi · 16 min
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Merge slight left onto Arundel Expressway
1653 ft · 26 sec · Arundel Expressway
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Keep slight left to continue on Paul T. Pitcher Memorial Highway
4 mi · 6 min · Paul T. Pitcher Memorial Highway
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Turn straight onto Mountain Road
1.5 mi · 3 min · Mountain Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Mountain Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Olney and Lake Shore.
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.
MD 100 East
Merge slight left
12 mi · 00h 16m
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.
Sunny leaving Olney and Sunny near Lake Shore.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Olney to Lake Shore?
The road trip is about 37.8 miles (60.9 km) and usually takes 00h 57m 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?
Jessup is a useful midpoint, sitting about 18.9 miles from Olney and 19 miles from Lake Shore.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 31.4 miles (50.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.4 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 4:34 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.09 one way or $12.18 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 13.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Olney and Sunny near Lake Shore.
Stop Ideas Near Jessup
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
City of Bowie
Baltimore City Hall
Relay Town Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Jessup.
BWI Rail Station
Pennsylvania Station
New Carrollton station
Rockville station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Olney and Lake Shore. Straight-line distance: 31.35 mi (50.46 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 Lake Shore
City in Cass County, Minnesota, United States of America
| Population | 19,477 |
| Coordinates | 39.1070500, -76.4849600 |
| Altitude | 17 |
| Country | United States |
End: Lake Shore (-76.48496, 39.10705)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 61 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 15m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 56m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 45m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 37m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 32m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 28m |
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 | $6.09 | $12.18 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $6.85 | $13.71 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $7.38 | $14.76 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $8.91 | $17.82 |
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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