Origin
Arbutus, MD
Late night in Arbutus on Sunday
Local time
3:42 AM
EDT
Current temp
75°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Arbutus, MD to Olney, MD
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
40m
Distance
26.3 mi
42 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 37m
★
6 AM
0h 41m
8 AM
0h 48m
10 AM
0h 43m
12 PM
0h 43m
3 PM
0h 44m
5 PM
0h 47m
8 PM
0h 39m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Arbutus, MD
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Olney, MD
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Trip Overview
If you are planning a trip from Arbutus to Olney, you are looking at a straightforward 26.3-mile journey that typically takes about 40 minutes. Because of the quick duration, this is an ideal one-day excursion that requires no overnight stops. Budgeting approximately $4 for fuel will cover your transit between these two Maryland locations. The route keeps you within the Northeast region, transitioning from the Arbutus area toward Olney. It is a highly practical drive for those needing a reliable connection between these points without the complexity of a multi-day itinerary.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 95 | 7.7 mi | 8m |
| Patuxent Freeway | 3.6 mi | 4m |
| Olney Sandy Spring Road | 3.2 mi | 5m |
| Hall Shop Road | 2.8 mi | 4m |
| Ashton Road | 2.4 mi | 3m |
| Guilford Road | 1.7 mi | 3m |
| Clarksville Pike | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| Shelbourne Road | 0.7 mi | 2m |
Longest stretch:
I 95
— 7.7 mi, about 8m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Arbutus, MD and Olney, MD.
1
Start on Shelbourne Road
0.7 mi
·
2 min
·
Shelbourne Road
2
Turn right onto Sulphur Spring Road
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Sulphur Spring Road
3
Turn right onto Selford Road
0.2 mi
·
18 sec
·
Selford Road
4
Continue on South Rolling Road
0.2 mi
·
20 sec
·
South Rolling Road
5
Take the ramp
399 ft
·
9 sec
Toward I 195 East
6
Continue on this road
0.1 mi
·
15 sec
·
this road
Toward I 195 East
7
Merge onto MD 166
0.6 mi
·
41 sec
·
Metropolitan Boulevard
8
Take the exit
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Exit 4B
Toward I 95 South: Washington
Use the slight right lane.
9
Merge onto I 95
7.7 mi
·
8 min
·
I 95
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Take the exit
0.6 mi
·
1 min
Exit 38B
Toward MD 32 West: Columbia
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Merge onto MD 32
3.6 mi
·
4 min
·
Patuxent Freeway
12
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
18 sec
Exit 17
Toward Sanner Road, Cedar Lane
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Keep slight left at fork
200 ft
·
6 sec
Toward Sanner Road, Grace Drive
14
Turn left onto Cedar Lane
0.3 mi
·
43 sec
·
Cedar Lane
Use the left / straight lanes.
15
Turn right onto Guilford Road
1.7 mi
·
3 min
·
Guilford Road
16
Turn left onto Hall Shop Road
2.8 mi
·
4 min
·
Hall Shop Road
17
Turn left onto MD 108
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Clarksville Pike
18
Continue on MD 108
2.4 mi
·
3 min
·
Ashton Road
19
Continue on MD 108
3.2 mi
·
5 min
·
Olney Sandy Spring Road
Use the straight lane.
20
Turn sharp left onto 18000 Georgia Avenue, Olney MD
117 ft
·
13 sec
·
18000 Georgia Avenue, Olney MD
21
Arrive at destination
18000 Georgia Avenue, Olney MD
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 155 decision points cluster between mile 2.4 and 15 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
7
2.4 mi into trip
|
~5m in
Take the exit toward I 95 South: Washington
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 4B
Toward I 95 South: Washington
5
2.9 mi into trip
|
~6m in
|
I 95
Merge onto I 95
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
10.6 mi into trip
|
~15m in
Take the exit toward MD 32 West: Columbia
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 38B
Toward MD 32 West: Columbia
8
14.8 mi into trip
|
~21m in
Take the exit toward Sanner Road, Cedar Lane
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 17
Toward Sanner Road, Cedar Lane
7
15 mi into trip
|
~21m in
Keep slight left at fork toward Sanner Road, Grace Drive
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward Sanner Road, Grace Drive
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.36 one way
$8.72 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
9 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $4.78 | $9.55 |
| premium | $4.93 | $5.10 | $10.20 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $5.81 | $11.61 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 9.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 7.9 | 0 | $2.76 | $1.26 |
| Efficient EV | 6.6 | 0 | $2.30 | $1.05 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 10.5 | 0 | $3.68 | $1.68 |
Gas CO2
9 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (67% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Olney, MD
Late night in Olney on Sunday
Local time
3:42 AM
EDT
Current temp
73°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
2 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
40m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a mixed driving experience as you navigate this 26.3-mile path. You will spend roughly 43% of your time on highways, utilizing I-95, the Patuxent Freeway, and Olney Sandy Spring Road to complete the trek. The longest uninterrupted stretch occurs early on, covering 7.7 miles along I-95 before you transition onto secondary roads. This shift creates a distinct change in pace, moving from the faster-moving interstate environment into the more localized flow of the Patuxent Freeway and Olney Sandy Spring Road. It is a functional drive that balances high-speed transit with local road navigation.
43% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
21 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 7.7 mi on I 95.
How Hard Is This Drive?
9/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 2.4 miles in.
Driving Effort
9/10
Focused - lots of decisions in a short distance, but it is over quickly
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 15 decision points packed into just 26.3 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 40m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 2.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 2.9 miles (I 95): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 10.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
542 ft
148 ft
Total Climb
752 ft
Total Descent
359 ft
Highest Point
542 ft
~31 mi in
Elevation Range
394 ft
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 40m. Total distance: 26.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
40m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (43%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mixed highway & surface route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 7.7 miles on I 95. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Olney, MD before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
The main spots that need attention: at 2.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 2.9 miles (I 95): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 10.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes — Chesapeake & Ohio Canal National Historical Park, Monocacy National Battlefield and Potomac Heritage National Scenic Trail. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Olney, MD before heading back.
How this page is built
Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, USGS 3DEP for elevation, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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