How far is Redland, MD from Olney, MD?

The driving distance from Redland, MD to Olney, MD is about 5.7 miles (9.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 11m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 4.2 miles (6.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 22m 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
5.63 mi
00h 11m
Flight
4.18 mi
6.72 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
4.18 mi
Kilometers
6.72 km
Flight Time

Driving Distance

Road route
5.63 mi
Kilometers
9.06 km
Drive Time
00h 11m

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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 00h 11m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Olney
Thu, Apr 23, 2:49 AM EDT
Return by in Redland
Thu, Apr 23, 3:00 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Redland
2026-04-23T02:38
Arrive Olney
Thu, Apr 23, 2:49 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 11m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:11 AM to 7:11 PM EDT

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

Leave by
8:08 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Redland
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
Washington Grove
MD

Town in Maryland, United States

From Redland
2.8 mi
00h 05m
To Olney
2.8 mi
00h 05m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
55°F
Overnight

Mostly Clear

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 12:00 AM EDT
Wind
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 Redland and Olney.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Redland Road

    29 m · 8 sec · Redland Road

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Muncaster Mill Road

    1.4 mi · 3 min · Muncaster Mill Road

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Bowie Mill Road

    3.3 mi · 8 min · Bowie Mill Road

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Olney Laytonsville Road

    1.4 km · 2 min · Olney Laytonsville Road

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Georgia Avenue

    2 m · 1 sec · Georgia Avenue

  6. 6

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Georgia Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Redland 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
6 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
107.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Bowie Mill Road
3.32 mi · 59%
Muncaster Mill Road
1.42 mi · 25%
Olney Laytonsville Road
0.87 mi · 15%
Redland Road
0.02 mi
Georgia Avenue
0 mi
Longest Stretch

Bowie Mill Road

Turn left onto Bowie Mill Road

3.32 mi · 00h 08m

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 11m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 22m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+1.5 mi
4.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Washington Grove
00h 05m from Redland
Leave By
8:08 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Clear leaving Redland and Sunny near Olney.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 5.7 miles (9.1 km) and usually takes 00h 11m 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?

Washington Grove is a useful midpoint, sitting about 2.8 miles from Redland and 2.8 miles from Olney.

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

The direct path is about 4.2 miles (6.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.5 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:08 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $0.82 one way or $1.63 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 1.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Clear around Redland and Sunny near Olney.

Stop Ideas Near Washington Grove

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 Washington Grove and the surrounding midpoint area.
Griffith Park at City Hall
Scenic stop 4.4 mi away

Griffith Park at City Hall

Gaithersburg , MD
29 S Summit Ave, Gaithersburg, MD 20877, United States
Rating 4.6/5 57 reviews Park
Gaithersburg City Hall
Meeting point 4.4 mi away

Gaithersburg City Hall

Gaithersburg , MD
31 S Summit Ave, Gaithersburg, MD 20877
Rating 4.1/5 14 reviews City Hall,City clerk's office,City government office
Town Hall Liquor And Bar
Nearby stop 14.4 mi away

Town Hall Liquor And Bar

College Park , MD
8135 Baltimore Ave, College Park, MD 20740
Rating 4.3/5 319 reviews Liquor store,Bar
City of Rockville City Hall
Scenic stop 5.1 mi away

City of Rockville City Hall

Rockville , MD
111 Maryland Ave, Rockville, MD 20850, United States
Rating 4.5/5 4 reviews Park

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Washington Grove.

RAIL

Rockville station

7 mi away
251 Hungerford Drive at Park Rd.
RAIL

Washington Union Station

31 mi away
50 Massachusetts Ave NE
RAIL

New Carrollton station

34 mi away
4300 Garden City Drive
BUS

Frederick Airport, MD

36 mi away
1341 Hughes Ford Road

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Redland and Olney. Straight-line distance: 4.18 mi (6.72 km).

Redland

#1 Redland

A census-designated place in Prince George's County, Maryland.

Population147,010
Coordinates39.1453900, -77.1441500
Altitude150
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: Redland Road (-77.144135, 39.145384)
End: Olney Laytonsville Road (-77.066929, 39.153178)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 9 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 11m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 08m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 06m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 05m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 04m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 04m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.2 gal
0.75 L · about $0.82
Round trip
$1.63
0.4 gal · 1.5 L
Estimated CO2
1.8 kg one way
Round trip: 3.6 kg / 8 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $0.82 $1.63
Mid-grade $4.60 $0.92 $1.84
Premium $4.95 $0.99 $1.98
Diesel $5.98 $1.20 $2.39

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 Redland and Olney. The current time is 02:38:18.

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.