How far is Pikesville, MD from Olney, MD?

The driving distance from Pikesville, MD to Olney, MD is about 35.4 miles (56.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 45m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 23.9 miles (38.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 31m 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
35.35 mi
00h 45m
Flight
23.94 mi
38.52 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
23.94 mi
Kilometers
38.52 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
35.35 mi
Kilometers
56.89 km
Drive Time
00h 45m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 45m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Olney
Wed, Apr 15, 6:59 PM EDT
Return by in Pikesville
Wed, Apr 15, 7:44 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Pikesville
2026-04-15T18:13
Arrive Olney
Wed, Apr 15, 6:59 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 45m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:46 AM to 10:46 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:58 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Pikesville
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 Pikesville
15.5 mi
00h 22m
To Olney
19.8 mi
00h 22m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
90°F
Today

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 11:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 mph SW
Destination
91°F
Today

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 10:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 to 14 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    125 m · 34 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left onto East Sudbrook Lane

    54 m · 10 sec · East Sudbrook Lane

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Reisterstown Road

    1.4 km · 2 min · Reisterstown Road

  4. 4

    Take the ramp straight toward I 695 South

    1981 ft · 1 min

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto Baltimore Beltway

    5.1 mi · 7 min · Baltimore Beltway

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward I 70 East, I 70 West: Local Traffic, Frederick

    829 ft · 17 sec

  7. 7

    Keep slight right to continue on I 70 West: Frederick

    2891 ft · 1 min

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    3.7 mi · 4 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight left toward US 29 South: Columbia, Washington, Ellicott City

    1.3 km · 2 min

  10. 10

    Merge slight right onto Columbia Pike

    3.5 mi · 4 min · Columbia Pike

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward MD 108 West: Clarksville, Dorsey's Search, Harper's Choice

    2480 ft · 1 min

  12. 12

    Turn straight onto Clarksville Pike

    10 mi · 16 min · Clarksville Pike

  13. 13

    Continue on Ashton Road

    2.4 mi · 4 min · Ashton Road

  14. 14

    Continue on Olney Sandy Spring Road

    3.2 mi · 5 min · Olney Sandy Spring Road

  15. 15

    Turn sharp left onto Georgia Avenue

    36 m · 14 sec · Georgia Avenue

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Georgia Avenue

Car Route Details

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

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
16 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
45.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Clarksville Pike
9.97 mi · 28%
Baltimore Beltway
5.06 mi · 14%
I 70 West
4.21 mi · 12%
Columbia Pike
3.49 mi · 10%
Olney Sandy Spring Road
3.19 mi · 9%
Ashton Road
2.39 mi · 7%
Longest Stretch

Clarksville Pike

Turn straight onto Clarksville Pike

9.97 mi · 00h 16m

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 45m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 32m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+11.5 mi
23.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Ellicott City
00h 22m from Pikesville
Leave By
4:58 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Pikesville and Sunny near Olney.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 35.4 miles (56.9 km) and usually takes 00h 45m 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 15.5 miles from Pikesville and 19.8 miles from Olney.

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

The direct path is about 23.9 miles (38.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.5 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 4:58 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.11 one way or $10.22 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Pikesville and Olney. Straight-line distance: 23.94 mi (38.52 km).

Pikesville

#1 Pikesville

Location in Maryland

Population30,764
Coordinates39.3742700, -76.7224700
Altitude155
CountryUnited States
Olney

#2 Olney

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

Population33,844
Coordinates39.1531600, -77.0669200
Altitude165
CountryUnited States
Start: (-76.722383, 39.374314)
End: Georgia Avenue (-77.066929, 39.153178)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 57 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 10m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 53m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 42m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 35m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 30m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 26m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.25 gal
4.72 L · about $5.11
Round trip
$10.22
2.5 gal · 9.44 L
Estimated CO2
11.1 kg one way
Round trip: 22.2 kg / 49 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $5.11 $10.22
Mid-grade $4.60 $5.75 $11.50
Premium $4.95 $6.19 $12.39
Diesel $5.98 $7.48 $14.95

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 Pikesville and Olney. The current time is 18:13:30.

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.