How far is Olney, MD from Mays Chapel, MD?

The driving distance from Olney, MD to Mays Chapel, MD is about 38.4 miles (61.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 01m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 29.5 miles (47.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 02m 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
38.42 mi
01h 01m
Flight
29.54 mi
47.54 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
29.54 mi
Kilometers
47.54 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
38.42 mi
Kilometers
61.83 km
Drive Time
01h 01m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 01m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Mays Chapel
Sun, Apr 19, 7:52 AM EDT
Return by in Olney
Sun, Apr 19, 8:53 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Olney
2026-04-19T06:50
Arrive Mays Chapel
Sun, Apr 19, 7:52 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 01m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:01 AM to 11:01 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:28 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
Ellicott City
MD

Unincorporated community in Howard County, Maryland, United States

From Olney
19.2 mi
00h 30m
To Mays Chapel
19.2 mi
00h 30m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
61°F
Sunday

Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
9 to 14 mph NW
Destination
61°F
Sunday

Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 to 14 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Olney and Mays Chapel.

  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

    10.2 mi · 17 min · Clarksville Pike

  6. 6

    Take the ramp straight toward US 29 North: Baltimore

    1475 ft · 36 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Columbia Pike

    3.9 mi · 5 min · Columbia Pike

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward I 70 East: Baltimore

    1.1 km · 1 min

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    3.8 mi · 4 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward I 695 North, I 695 South: New York, Towson, Baltimore, Glen Burnie

    1056 ft · 16 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on I 695 North: New York, Towson

    1.2 km · 2 min

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto Baltimore Beltway

    9.7 mi · 13 min · Baltimore Beltway

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward MD 25: Falls Road

    1163 ft · 49 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto Jones Falls Expressway

    3116 ft · 50 sec · Jones Falls Expressway

  15. 15

    Continue on Falls Road

    2666 ft · 55 sec · Falls Road

  16. 16

    Turn right onto West Seminary Avenue

    1.3 mi · 3 min · West Seminary Avenue

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Thornton Road

    764 ft · 27 sec · Thornton Road

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Marburg Manor Drive

    2322 ft · 2 min · Marburg Manor Drive

  19. 19

    Continue on Marburg Manor Drive

    79 m · 11 sec · Marburg Manor Drive

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Marburg Manor Drive

Car Route Details

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

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
20 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
4 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
52.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Clarksville Pike
10.2 mi · 27%
Baltimore Beltway
9.68 mi · 25%
I 70 East
4.41 mi · 11%
Columbia Pike
3.88 mi · 10%
Olney Sandy Spring Road
2.9 mi · 8%
Ashton Road
2.39 mi · 6%
Longest Stretch

Clarksville Pike

Continue on Clarksville Pike

10.2 mi · 00h 17m

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 01m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 02m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+8.9 mi
29.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Ellicott City
00h 30m from Olney
Leave By
4:28 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Rain Showers leaving Olney and Rain Showers near Mays Chapel.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Olney to Mays Chapel?

The road trip is about 38.4 miles (61.8 km) and usually takes 01h 01m 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?

Ellicott City is a useful midpoint, sitting about 19.2 miles from Olney and 19.2 miles from Mays Chapel.

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

The direct path is about 29.5 miles (47.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.9 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 4:28 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.56 one way or $11.11 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 12.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers around Olney and Rain Showers near Mays Chapel.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Olney and Mays Chapel. Straight-line distance: 29.54 mi (47.54 km).

Olney

#1 Olney

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

Population33,844
Coordinates39.1531600, -77.0669200
Altitude165
CountryUnited States
Mays Chapel

#2 Mays Chapel

Census designated place

Population11,420
Coordinates39.4331600, -76.6494100
Altitude140
CountryUnited States
Start: Olney (-77.06692, 39.15316)
End: Mays Chapel (-76.64941, 39.43316)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 62 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 16m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 57m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 46m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 38m
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
1.36 gal
5.13 L · about $5.56
Round trip
$11.11
2.72 gal · 10.26 L
Estimated CO2
12.1 kg one way
Round trip: 24.2 kg / 53 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $5.56 $11.11
Mid-grade $4.60 $6.25 $12.51
Premium $4.95 $6.74 $13.47
Diesel $5.98 $8.13 $16.27

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Olney and Mays Chapel. The current time is 06:50:58.

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.