How far is Severna Park, MD from Olney, MD?

The driving distance from Severna Park, MD to Olney, MD is about 41.3 miles (66.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 49m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 28.5 miles (45.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 39m 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
41.27 mi
00h 49m
Flight
28.55 mi
45.94 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
28.55 mi
Kilometers
45.94 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
41.27 mi
Kilometers
66.42 km
Drive Time
00h 49m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 49m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Olney
Thu, Apr 23, 4:54 AM EDT
Return by in Severna Park
Thu, Apr 23, 5:43 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Severna Park
2026-04-23T04:04
Arrive Olney
Thu, Apr 23, 4:54 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 49m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:50 AM to 10:50 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:50 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Severna Park
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
Jessup
MD

Locality in Howard and Anne Arundel counties, Maryland, United States

From Severna Park
18.6 mi
00h 24m
To Olney
22.7 mi
00h 24m

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
5 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 Severna Park and Olney.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Severna Park and Olney.

  1. 1

    Start on Baltimore Annapolis Boulevard

    802 ft · 25 sec · Baltimore Annapolis Boulevard

  2. 2

    Turn right onto West McKinsey Road

    1243 ft · 36 sec · West McKinsey Road

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Governor Ritchie Highway

    3.3 mi · 5 min · Governor Ritchie Highway

  4. 4

    Take the exit slight right toward MD 10 North, I 695: Baltimore

    729 ft · 18 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto Arundel Expressway

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Arundel Expressway

  6. 6

    Keep slight left to continue on Paul T. Pitcher Memorial Highway

    11.9 mi · 16 min · Paul T. Pitcher Memorial Highway

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward I 95: Baltimore, Washington

    1420 ft · 27 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on I 95 South: Washington

    1.2 km · 2 min

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    3.6 mi · 4 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward MD 32 West: Columbia

    3202 ft · 1 min

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto Patuxent Freeway

    3.6 mi · 5 min · Patuxent Freeway

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward Sanner Road, Cedar Lane

    1057 ft · 18 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on Sanner Road, Grace Drive

    61 m · 7 sec

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Cedar Lane

    1762 ft · 43 sec · Cedar Lane

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Guilford Road

    1.7 mi · 3 min · Guilford Road

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Hall Shop Road

    2.8 mi · 5 min · Hall Shop Road

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Clarksville Pike

    1.4 km · 1 min · Clarksville Pike

  18. 18

    Continue on Ashton Road

    2.4 mi · 4 min · Ashton Road

  19. 19

    Continue on Olney Sandy Spring Road

    3.2 mi · 5 min · Olney Sandy Spring Road

  20. 20

    Turn sharp left onto Georgia Avenue

    36 m · 14 sec · Georgia Avenue

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Georgia Avenue

Car Route Details

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

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
21 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
50.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Paul T. Pitcher Memorial Highway
11.9 mi · 29%
I 95 South
4.39 mi · 11%
Patuxent Freeway
3.57 mi · 9%
Governor Ritchie Highway
3.28 mi · 8%
Olney Sandy Spring Road
3.19 mi · 8%
Hall Shop Road
2.82 mi · 7%
Longest Stretch

Paul T. Pitcher Memorial Highway

Keep slight left to continue on Paul T. Pitcher Memorial Highway

11.9 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 49m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 40m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+12.8 mi
28.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Jessup
00h 24m from Severna Park
Leave By
4:50 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Severna Park and Sunny near Olney.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Severna Park to Olney?

The road trip is about 41.3 miles (66.4 km) and usually takes 00h 49m 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?

Jessup is a useful midpoint, sitting about 18.6 miles from Severna Park and 22.7 miles from Olney.

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

The direct path is about 28.5 miles (45.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.8 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 4:50 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 Severna Park and Sunny near Olney.

Stop Ideas Near Jessup

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 Jessup and the surrounding midpoint area.
Stop photo coming soon
Scenic stop 12.3 mi away

City of Bowie

Bowie , MD
8614 Chestnut Ave, Bowie, MD 20715
Museum
Baltimore City Hall
Meeting point 11.6 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 4.8 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 Jessup.

RAIL

BWI Rail Station

8 mi away
7 Amtrak Way
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

22 mi away
1515 North Charles Street
RAIL

New Carrollton station

23 mi away
4300 Garden City Drive
RAIL

Rockville station

33 mi away
251 Hungerford Drive at Park Rd.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Severna Park and Olney. Straight-line distance: 28.55 mi (45.94 km).

Severna Park

#1 Severna Park

Locale in Anne Arundel County, Maryland

Population37,634
Coordinates39.0703900, -76.5452400
Altitude12
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: Baltimore Annapolis Boulevard (-76.545371, 39.070324)
End: Georgia Avenue (-77.066929, 39.153178)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 66 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 22m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 01m
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 30m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.46 gal
5.51 L · about $5.97
Round trip
$11.93
2.92 gal · 11.02 L
Estimated CO2
13 kg one way
Round trip: 26 kg / 57 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Severna Park and Olney. The current time is 04:04:32.

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.