How far is Takoma Park, MD from Olney, MD?
The driving distance from Takoma Park, MD to Olney, MD is about 16.6 miles (26.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 32m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 12.6 miles (20.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 04m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 32m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Unincorporated area in Montgomery County, Maryland, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Takoma Park and Olney.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Takoma Park and Olney.
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Start on Philadelphia Avenue
15 m · 7 sec · Philadelphia Avenue
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Turn left onto Carroll Avenue
110 m · 15 sec · Carroll Avenue
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Continue on Carroll Avenue
2108 ft · 1 min · Carroll Avenue
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Keep slight left to continue on Carroll Avenue
1.4 mi · 3 min · Carroll Avenue
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Turn right onto Piney Branch Road
2608 ft · 54 sec · Piney Branch Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto New Hampshire Avenue
7.7 mi · 14 min · New Hampshire Avenue
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Turn left onto Norwood Road
2.9 mi · 6 min · Norwood Road
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Turn straight onto Doctor Bird Road
1.1 km · 1 min · Doctor Bird Road
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Turn left onto Olney Sandy Spring Road
1.4 mi · 2 min · Olney Sandy Spring Road
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Turn sharp left onto Georgia Avenue
36 m · 14 sec · Georgia Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Georgia Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Takoma Park and Olney.
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.
New Hampshire Avenue
At the end of the road, turn left onto New Hampshire Avenue
7.7 mi · 00h 14m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Partly Cloudy leaving Takoma Park and Mostly Sunny near Olney.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Takoma Park to Olney?
The road trip is about 16.6 miles (26.7 km) and usually takes 00h 32m 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?
Colesville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 7.6 miles from Takoma Park and 9 miles from Olney.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 12.6 miles (20.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 4 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 7:26 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.41 one way or $4.82 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Cloudy around Takoma Park and Mostly Sunny near Olney.
Stop Ideas Near Colesville
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
United States Capitol
D C Government
The John Wilson Building
Town Hall Liquor And Bar
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Colesville.
Rockville station
New Carrollton station
Washington Union Station
BWI Rail Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Takoma Park and Olney. Straight-line distance: 12.52 mi (20.15 km).
#1 Takoma Park
City in Maryland, United States
| Population | 17,696 |
| Coordinates | 38.9778900, -77.0074800 |
| Altitude | 88 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Olney
Unincorporated area of Montgomery County, Maryland, United States of America
| Population | 33,844 |
| Coordinates | 39.1531600, -77.0669200 |
| Altitude | 165 |
| Country | United States |
End: Georgia Avenue (-77.066929, 39.153178)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 27 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 33m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 24m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 19m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 16m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 14m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 12m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $4.09 | $2.41 | $4.82 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $2.71 | $5.43 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $2.92 | $5.85 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $3.53 | $7.06 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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