How far is Olney, MD from Middle River, MD?
The driving distance from Olney, MD to Middle River, MD is about 43 miles (69.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 04m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 35.9 miles (57.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 09m 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 01h 04m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Howard County, Maryland, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Olney and Middle River.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Olney and Middle River.
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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 · 39 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
15.1 mi · 19 min
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Keep slight left
5.7 mi · 8 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 40 East: Pulaski Highway
1850 ft · 45 sec
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Continue on Pulaski Highway
3.9 mi · 6 min · Pulaski Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward MD 700
1000 ft · 17 sec
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Continue on Martin Boulevard
1.6 mi · 3 min · Martin Boulevard
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Turn left onto Riverton Road
113 m · 17 sec · Riverton Road
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Turn right onto Magnolia Avenue
120 m · 17 sec · Magnolia Avenue
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Turn straight
28 m · 7 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Olney and Middle River.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 95 North
Merge slight right
15.1 mi · 00h 19m
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 Middle River.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Olney to Middle River?
The road trip is about 43 miles (69.2 km) and usually takes 01h 04m 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?
West Elkridge is a useful midpoint, sitting about 21.5 miles from Olney and 21.6 miles from Middle River.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 35.9 miles (57.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.1 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 4:20 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.21 one way or $12.42 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 13.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Olney and Sunny near Middle River.
Stop Ideas Near West Elkridge
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 West Elkridge.
BWI Rail Station
Pennsylvania Station
New Carrollton station
Rockville station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Olney and Middle River. Straight-line distance: 35.83 mi (57.67 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 Middle River
City in Marshall County, Minnesota, United States
| Population | 25,191 |
| Coordinates | 39.3342700, -76.4394100 |
| Altitude | 8 |
| Country | United States |
End: Middle River (-76.43941, 39.33427)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 69 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 26m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 04m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 51m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 43m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 36m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 32m |
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 | $6.21 | $12.42 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $6.99 | $13.98 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $7.53 | $15.06 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $9.09 | $18.18 |
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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