How far is Randallstown, MD from Olney, MD?

The driving distance from Randallstown, MD to Olney, MD is about 28.5 miles (45.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 44m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 20.8 miles (33.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 29m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
28.51 mi
00h 44m
Flight
20.74 mi
33.38 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

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

Driving Distance

Road route
28.51 mi
Kilometers
45.89 km
Drive Time
00h 44m

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 44m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Olney
Thu, Apr 23, 3:08 AM EDT
Return by in Randallstown
Thu, Apr 23, 3:53 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Randallstown
2026-04-23T02:23
Arrive Olney
Thu, Apr 23, 3:08 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 44m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:45 AM to 7:45 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:00 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Randallstown
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

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 Randallstown
15.1 mi
00h 22m
To Olney
13.4 mi
00h 22m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
76°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 6 mph NW
Destination
78°F
Thursday

Sunny

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

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Liberty Road

    2.9 mi · 6 min · Liberty Road

  2. 2

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 695 South: Glen Burnie

    2205 ft · 54 sec

  3. 3

    Merge slight left onto Baltimore Beltway

    2.2 mi · 3 min · Baltimore Beltway

  4. 4

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

    829 ft · 17 sec

  5. 5

    Keep slight right to continue on I 70 West: Frederick

    2891 ft · 1 min

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    3.7 mi · 4 min

  7. 7

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

    1.3 km · 2 min

  8. 8

    Merge slight right onto Columbia Pike

    3.5 mi · 4 min · Columbia Pike

  9. 9

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

    2480 ft · 1 min

  10. 10

    Turn straight onto Clarksville Pike

    10 mi · 16 min · Clarksville Pike

  11. 11

    Continue on Ashton Road

    2.4 mi · 4 min · Ashton Road

  12. 12

    Continue on Olney Sandy Spring Road

    3.2 mi · 5 min · Olney Sandy Spring Road

  13. 13

    Turn sharp left onto Georgia Avenue

    36 m · 14 sec · Georgia Avenue

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Georgia Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Randallstown 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
14 steps
2 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
49.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Clarksville Pike
9.97 mi · 35%
I 70 West
4.21 mi · 15%
Columbia Pike
3.49 mi · 12%
Olney Sandy Spring Road
3.19 mi · 11%
Liberty Road
2.87 mi · 10%
Ashton Road
2.39 mi · 8%
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 short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 44m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 30m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+7.7 mi
20.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Ellicott City
00h 22m from Randallstown
Leave By
7:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Randallstown and Sunny near Olney.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 28.5 miles (45.9 km) and usually takes 00h 44m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Ellicott City is a useful midpoint, sitting about 15.1 miles from Randallstown and 13.4 miles from Olney.

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 7.7 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:00 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.13 one way or $8.25 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Flight Path Map

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

Randallstown

#1 Randallstown

Census designated place

Population32,430
Coordinates39.3673300, -76.7952500
Altitude176
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: Liberty Road (-76.795227, 39.367368)
End: Georgia Avenue (-77.066929, 39.153178)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 46 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 57m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 42m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 34m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 28m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 24m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 21m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.01 gal
3.81 L · about $4.13
Round trip
$8.25
2.02 gal · 7.62 L
Estimated CO2
9 kg one way
Round trip: 18 kg / 40 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $4.13 $8.25
Mid-grade $4.60 $4.64 $9.29
Premium $4.95 $5.00 $10.01
Diesel $5.98 $6.04 $12.08

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 Randallstown and Olney. The current time is 02:23:48.

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.