How far is Olney, MD from Parkville, MD?

The driving distance from Olney, MD to Parkville, MD is about 44.1 miles (70.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 07m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 32.2 miles (51.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 14m 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
44.09 mi
01h 07m
Flight
32.17 mi
51.78 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
32.17 mi
Kilometers
51.78 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
44.09 mi
Kilometers
70.95 km
Drive Time
01h 07m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 07m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Parkville
Thu, Apr 16, 3:04 AM EDT
Return by in Olney
Thu, Apr 16, 4:11 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Olney
2026-04-16T01:57
Arrive Parkville
Thu, Apr 16, 3:04 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 07m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:07 AM to 11:07 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:16 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
22 mi
00h 33m
To Parkville
22.1 mi
00h 33m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
91°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 14 mph SW
Destination
89°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 10 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Olney and Parkville.

  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

    17.4 mi · 24 min · Baltimore Beltway

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward MD 147: Parkville, Carney

    1772 ft · 43 sec

  14. 14

    Keep slight right to continue on MD 147 South: Parkville

    84 m · 7 sec

  15. 15

    Turn straight onto Harford Road

    1.3 km · 2 min · Harford Road

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Oak Forest Drive

    10 m · 1 sec · Oak Forest Drive

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Oak Forest Drive

Car Route Details

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

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
17 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
38.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Baltimore Beltway
17.4 mi · 39%
Clarksville Pike
10.2 mi · 23%
I 70 East
4.41 mi · 10%
Columbia Pike
3.88 mi · 9%
Olney Sandy Spring Road
2.9 mi · 7%
Ashton Road
2.39 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

Baltimore Beltway

Merge slight left onto Baltimore Beltway

17.4 mi · 00h 24m

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 07m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 14m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+11.9 mi
32.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Ellicott City
00h 33m from Olney
Leave By
4:16 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Olney and Mostly Sunny near Parkville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Olney to Parkville?

The road trip is about 44.1 miles (70.9 km) and usually takes 01h 07m 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 22 miles from Olney and 22.1 miles from Parkville.

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

The direct path is about 32.2 miles (51.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.9 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 4:16 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.37 one way or $12.75 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 13.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Olney and Mostly Sunny near Parkville.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Olney and Parkville. Straight-line distance: 32.17 mi (51.78 km).

Olney

#1 Olney

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

Population33,844
Coordinates39.1531600, -77.0669200
Altitude165
CountryUnited States
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#2 Parkville

Census designated place in Baltimore County

Population30,734
Coordinates39.3773300, -76.5396900
Altitude101
CountryUnited States
Start: Olney (-77.06692, 39.15316)
End: Parkville (-76.53969, 39.37733)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 71 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 28m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 06m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 52m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 44m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 37m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 33m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.56 gal
5.89 L · about $6.37
Round trip
$12.75
3.12 gal · 11.78 L
Estimated CO2
13.9 kg one way
Round trip: 27.7 kg / 61 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $6.37 $12.75
Mid-grade $4.60 $7.17 $14.35
Premium $4.95 $7.73 $15.46
Diesel $5.98 $9.33 $18.66

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 Parkville. The current time is 01:57:18.

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.