How far is Olney, MD from Owings Mills, MD?

The driving distance from Olney, MD to Owings Mills, MD is about 34.5 miles (55.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 53m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 24 miles (38.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 47m 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
34.46 mi
00h 53m
Flight
23.95 mi
38.55 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
23.95 mi
Kilometers
38.55 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
34.46 mi
Kilometers
55.46 km
Drive Time
00h 53m

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 53m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Owings Mills
Sat, Apr 18, 6:01 AM EDT
Return by in Olney
Sat, Apr 18, 6:55 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Olney
2026-04-18T05:07
Arrive Owings Mills
Sat, Apr 18, 6:01 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 53m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:54 AM to 10:54 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:42 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
17.2 mi
00h 27m
To Owings Mills
17.2 mi
00h 27m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
85°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 10 mph SE
Destination
81°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 10 mph SE

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Olney and Owings Mills.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Olney and Owings Mills.

  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

    3.8 mi · 5 min · Baltimore Beltway

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward I 795 North: Owings Mills, Reisterstown

    1.3 km · 1 min

  14. 14

    Continue on Northwest Expressway

    2.8 mi · 4 min · Northwest Expressway

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward Owings Mills Boulevard

    2622 ft · 1 min

  16. 16

    Keep slight right to continue on Owings Mills Boulevard North, Reisterstown Road

    2208 ft · 54 sec

  17. 17

    Turn straight onto Owings Mills Boulevard

    1578 ft · 29 sec · Owings Mills Boulevard

  18. 18

    Turn slight right onto MD 140

    84 m · 10 sec

  19. 19

    Turn straight onto MD 140

    147 m · 20 sec

  20. 20

    Turn left onto Reisterstown Road

    936 ft · 26 sec · Reisterstown Road

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Reisterstown Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Olney and Owings Mills.

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
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
3 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
60.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Clarksville Pike
10.2 mi · 30%
I 70 East
4.41 mi · 13%
Columbia Pike
3.88 mi · 11%
Baltimore Beltway
3.8 mi · 11%
Olney Sandy Spring Road
2.9 mi · 8%
Northwest Expressway
2.83 mi · 8%
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
00h 53m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 48m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+10.5 mi
24 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Ellicott City
00h 27m from Olney
Leave By
4:42 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Olney and Mostly Sunny near Owings Mills.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Olney to Owings Mills?

The road trip is about 34.5 miles (55.5 km) and usually takes 00h 53m 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 17.2 miles from Olney and 17.2 miles from Owings Mills.

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

The direct path is about 24 miles (38.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.5 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 4:42 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.98 one way or $9.97 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Olney and Mostly Sunny near Owings Mills.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Olney and Owings Mills. Straight-line distance: 23.95 mi (38.55 km).

Olney

#1 Olney

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

Population33,844
Coordinates39.1531600, -77.0669200
Altitude165
CountryUnited States
Owings Mills

#2 Owings Mills

Census designated place

Population30,622
Coordinates39.4195500, -76.7802500
Altitude152
CountryUnited States
Start: Olney (-77.06692, 39.15316)
End: Owings Mills (-76.78025, 39.41955)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 55 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 08m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 51m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 41m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 34m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 29m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 25m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.22 gal
4.6 L · about $4.98
Round trip
$9.97
2.44 gal · 9.2 L
Estimated CO2
10.8 kg one way
Round trip: 21.7 kg / 48 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $4.98 $9.97
Mid-grade $4.60 $5.61 $11.22
Premium $4.95 $6.04 $12.09
Diesel $5.98 $7.30 $14.59

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Olney and Owings Mills. The current time is 05:07:12.

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.