How far is Olney, MD from Rossville, MD?

The driving distance from Olney, MD to Rossville, MD is about 41.5 miles (66.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 01m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 33.9 miles (54.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 03m 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
41.49 mi
01h 01m
Flight
33.93 mi
54.6 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
33.93 mi
Kilometers
54.6 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
41.49 mi
Kilometers
66.77 km
Drive Time
01h 01m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 01h 01m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Rossville
Wed, Apr 15, 7:20 PM EDT
Return by in Olney
Wed, Apr 15, 8:22 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Olney
2026-04-15T18:19
Arrive Rossville
Wed, Apr 15, 7:20 PM 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
9:02 AM to 11:02 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:26 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
West Elkridge
MD

City in Howard County, Maryland, United States of America

From Olney
20.8 mi
00h 30m
To Rossville
20.8 mi
00h 30m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
91°F
Today

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 10:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 to 14 mph SW
Destination
66°F
Overnight

Partly Cloudy

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 4:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    1.4 km · 1 min · Clarksville Pike

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Hall Shop Road

    2.8 mi · 5 min · Hall Shop Road

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Guilford Road

    1.7 mi · 3 min · Guilford Road

  8. 8

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Cedar Lane

    991 ft · 24 sec · Cedar Lane

  9. 9

    Take the ramp slight right toward MD 32 East: Annapolis

    1589 ft · 40 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Patuxent Freeway

    3.8 mi · 5 min · Patuxent Freeway

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight left toward I 95 North: Baltimore

    3221 ft · 1 min

  12. 12

    Merge slight right

    15.1 mi · 19 min

  13. 13

    Keep slight left

    5.7 mi · 8 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward US 40 East: Pulaski Highway

    1850 ft · 45 sec

  15. 15

    Continue on Pulaski Highway

    3.8 mi · 6 min · Pulaski Highway

  16. 16

    Continue on Pulaski Highway

    2535 ft · 48 sec · Pulaski Highway

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Pulaski Highway

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
17 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
41 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 95 North
21.5 mi · 52%
Pulaski Highway
4.28 mi · 10%
Patuxent Freeway
3.79 mi · 9%
Olney Sandy Spring Road
2.9 mi · 7%
Hall Shop Road
2.8 mi · 7%
Ashton Road
2.39 mi · 6%
Longest Stretch

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.

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 04m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+7.6 mi
33.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
West Elkridge
00h 30m from Olney
Leave By
4:26 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Olney and Partly Cloudy near Rossville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 41.5 miles (66.8 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?

West Elkridge is a useful midpoint, sitting about 20.8 miles from Olney and 20.8 miles from Rossville.

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

The direct path is about 33.9 miles (54.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.6 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 4:26 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.97 one way or $11.93 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 13 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Olney and Partly Cloudy near Rossville.

Stop Ideas Near West Elkridge

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around West Elkridge and the surrounding midpoint area.
Stop photo coming soon
Scenic stop 13.7 mi away

City of Bowie

Bowie , MD
8614 Chestnut Ave, Bowie, MD 20715
Museum
Baltimore City Hall
Meeting point 9.7 mi away

Baltimore City Hall

Baltimore , MD
100 Holliday St, Baltimore, MD 21202
Rating 4.0/5 63 reviews City government office
Stop photo coming soon
Nearby stop 3 mi away

Relay Town Hall

Halethorpe , MD
1710 Arlington Ave, Halethorpe, MD 21227
Event venue

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to West Elkridge.

RAIL

BWI Rail Station

3 mi away
7 Amtrak Way
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

15 mi away
1515 North Charles Street
RAIL

New Carrollton station

31 mi away
4300 Garden City Drive
RAIL

Rockville station

39 mi away
251 Hungerford Drive at Park Rd.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Olney and Rossville. Straight-line distance: 33.93 mi (54.6 km).

Olney

#1 Olney

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

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

#2 Rossville

City in Walker County, Georgia, USA

Population15,147
Coordinates39.3384400, -76.4796800
Altitude13
CountryUnited States
Start: Olney (-77.06692, 39.15316)
End: Rossville (-76.47968, 39.33844)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 67 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 22m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 02m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 49m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 41m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 35m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 31m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.46 gal
5.54 L · about $5.97
Round trip
$11.93
2.92 gal · 11.08 L
Estimated CO2
13 kg one way
Round trip: 26 kg / 57 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $5.97 $11.93
Mid-grade $4.60 $6.71 $13.43
Premium $4.95 $7.23 $14.47
Diesel $5.98 $8.73 $17.46

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 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Olney and Rossville. The current time is 18:19:00.

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.