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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
37.87 mi
00h 57m
Flight
31.35 mi
50.46 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
31.35 mi
Kilometers
50.46 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
37.87 mi
Kilometers
60.94 km
Drive Time
00h 57m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 57m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Lake Shore
Thu, Apr 16, 12:37 AM EDT
Return by in Olney
Thu, Apr 16, 1:35 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Olney
2026-04-15T23:40
Arrive Lake Shore
Thu, Apr 16, 12:37 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 57m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:58 AM to 10:58 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:34 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
Jessup
MD

Locality in Howard and Anne Arundel counties, Maryland, United States

From Olney
18.9 mi
00h 28m
To Lake Shore
19 mi
00h 28m

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
91°F
Today

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 10:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 13 mph SW

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.

  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

    12 mi · 16 min

  15. 15

    Merge slight left onto Arundel Expressway

    1653 ft · 26 sec · Arundel Expressway

  16. 16

    Keep slight left to continue on Paul T. Pitcher Memorial Highway

    4 mi · 6 min · Paul T. Pitcher Memorial Highway

  17. 17

    Turn straight onto Mountain Road

    1.5 mi · 3 min · Mountain Road

  18. 18

    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.

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
18 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
4 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
47.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
MD 100 East
12.6 mi · 33%
I 95 North
4.09 mi · 11%
Paul T. Pitcher Memorial Highway
4 mi · 11%
Patuxent Freeway
3.79 mi · 10%
Olney Sandy Spring Road
2.9 mi · 8%
Hall Shop Road
2.8 mi · 7%
Longest Stretch

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.

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 57m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 56m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+6.4 mi
31.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Jessup
00h 28m from Olney
Leave By
4:34 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

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.

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Jessup and the surrounding midpoint area.
Stop photo coming soon
Scenic stop 12.4 mi away

City of Bowie

Bowie , MD
8614 Chestnut Ave, Bowie, MD 20715
Museum
Baltimore City Hall
Meeting point 11.5 mi away

Baltimore City Hall

Baltimore , MD
100 Holliday St, Baltimore, MD 21202
Rating 4.0/5 63 reviews City government office
Stop photo coming soon
Nearby stop 4.7 mi away

Relay Town Hall

Halethorpe , MD
1710 Arlington Ave, Halethorpe, MD 21227
Event venue

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Jessup.

RAIL

BWI Rail Station

8 mi away
7 Amtrak Way
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

22 mi away
1515 North Charles Street
RAIL

New Carrollton station

23 mi away
4300 Garden City Drive
RAIL

Rockville station

33 mi away
251 Hungerford Drive at Park Rd.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Olney and Lake Shore. Straight-line distance: 31.35 mi (50.46 km).

Olney

#1 Olney

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

Population33,844
Coordinates39.1531600, -77.0669200
Altitude165
CountryUnited States
Lake Shore

#2 Lake Shore

City in Cass County, Minnesota, United States of America

Population19,477
Coordinates39.1070500, -76.4849600
Altitude17
CountryUnited States
Start: Olney (-77.06692, 39.15316)
End: Lake Shore (-76.48496, 39.10705)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 61 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
1.49 gal
5.65 L · about $6.09
Round trip
$12.18
2.98 gal · 11.3 L
Estimated CO2
13.2 kg one way
Round trip: 26.5 kg / 58 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in Maryland · Apr 16, 2026

There is no time difference between Olney and Lake Shore. The current time is 23:40:04.

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.