How far is Olney, MD from Randallstown, MD?

The driving distance from Olney, MD to Randallstown, MD is about 31.3 miles (50.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 51m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 20.8 miles (33.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 42m 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
31.26 mi
00h 51m
Flight
20.74 mi
33.38 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
20.74 mi
Kilometers
33.38 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
31.26 mi
Kilometers
50.31 km
Drive Time
00h 51m

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 51m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Randallstown
Thu, Apr 23, 4:51 AM EDT
Return by in Olney
Thu, Apr 23, 5:42 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Olney
2026-04-23T03:59
Arrive Randallstown
Thu, Apr 23, 4:51 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 51m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:51 AM to 10:51 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:48 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
15.6 mi
00h 25m
To Randallstown
15.7 mi
00h 25m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
78°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 6 mph N
Destination
76°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 6 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    2.2 mi · 3 min · Baltimore Beltway

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward MD 26: Liberty Road, Randallstown, Lochearn

    120 m · 10 sec

  14. 14

    Keep slight left to continue on MD 26 West: Randallstown, Liberty Road

    1514 ft · 37 sec

  15. 15

    Turn slight right onto MD 26 West: Randallstown

    1050 ft · 45 sec

  16. 16

    Turn straight onto Liberty Road

    3 mi · 6 min · Liberty Road

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Liberty Road

Car Route Details

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

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
54.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Clarksville Pike
10.2 mi · 33%
I 70 East
4.41 mi · 14%
Columbia Pike
3.88 mi · 12%
Liberty Road
2.97 mi · 9%
Olney Sandy Spring Road
2.9 mi · 9%
Ashton Road
2.39 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 51m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 42m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+10.5 mi
20.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Ellicott City
00h 25m from Olney
Leave By
4:48 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Olney and Sunny near Randallstown.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 31.3 miles (50.3 km) and usually takes 00h 51m 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 15.6 miles from Olney and 15.7 miles from Randallstown.

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

The direct path is about 20.8 miles (33.4 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 4:48 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.49 one way or $8.99 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Olney and Sunny near Randallstown.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Olney and Randallstown. Straight-line distance: 20.74 mi (33.38 km).

Olney

#1 Olney

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

Population33,844
Coordinates39.1531600, -77.0669200
Altitude165
CountryUnited States
Randallstown

#2 Randallstown

Census designated place

Population32,430
Coordinates39.3673300, -76.7952500
Altitude176
CountryUnited States
Start: Olney (-77.06692, 39.15316)
End: Randallstown (-76.79525, 39.36733)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 50 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 02m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 46m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 37m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 31m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 26m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 23m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.1 gal
4.18 L · about $4.49
Round trip
$8.99
2.2 gal · 8.36 L
Estimated CO2
9.8 kg one way
Round trip: 19.6 kg / 43 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $4.49 $8.99
Mid-grade $4.60 $5.06 $10.12
Premium $4.95 $5.45 $10.90
Diesel $5.98 $6.58 $13.16

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Olney and Randallstown. The current time is 03:59:46.

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.