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Trip from Camp Springs, 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

50m

Distance

32 mi

52 km

Drive Score

6/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$5

one way

EV Charging

Good

8 stations

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 13 min
4 AM
0h 46m ★
6 AM
0h 50m
8 AM
0h 59m
10 AM
0h 53m
12 PM
0h 52m
3 PM
0h 54m
5 PM
0h 58m
8 PM
0h 48m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Trip Overview

This 37.6-mile drive from Camp Springs, MD, to Olney, MD, is expected to take around 45 minutes, making it a perfect candidate for a single-day trip. You'll navigate primarily via Allentown Road and I-95 North, before transitioning to the Capital Beltway. With a modest fuel cost estimated at $6, this route offers a budget-friendly excursion within the Northeast region. The drive is characterized by frequent turns, suggesting a local feel rather than a high-speed journey. Given its short distance and duration, this trip is best suited for a spontaneous outing or an easy commute, requiring no overnight stays.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Capital Beltway 17.7 mi 23m
New Hampshire Avenue 6.4 mi 11m
Norwood Road 2.9 mi 5m
Allentown Road 2.3 mi 4m
Olney Sandy Spring Road 1.4 mi 2m
Doctor Bird Road 0.7 mi 1m
Georgia Avenue <0.1 mi <1m
Longest stretch: Capital Beltway — 17.7 mi, about 23m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Camp Springs, MD and Olney, MD.

1

Start on this road

36 ft · 7 sec · this road
2

Turn left

22 ft · 4 sec
3

Turn left onto Allentown Road

2.3 mi · 4 min · Allentown Road
Use the straight / left lanes.
4

Take the ramp

0.2 mi · 27 sec
Toward I 95 North, I 495 North: Baltimore, College Park
5

Merge onto I 95; I 495

16 mi · 21 min · Capital Beltway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6

Keep slight left at fork onto I 495

1.6 mi · 1 min · Capital Beltway
Toward I 495 West: Beltway, Silver Spring
7

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 47 sec
Exit 28A Toward MD 650 North: New Hampshire Avenue, White Oak Use the slight right lane.
8

Turn slight right onto MD 650

6.4 mi · 11 min · New Hampshire Avenue
Use the left lane.
9

Turn left onto Norwood Road

2.9 mi · 5 min · Norwood Road
10

Turn straight onto MD 182

0.7 mi · 1 min · Doctor Bird Road
11

Turn left onto MD 108

1.4 mi · 2 min · Olney Sandy Spring Road
Use the straight lane.
12

Turn sharp left onto 18000 Georgia Avenue, Olney MD

117 ft · 13 sec · 18000 Georgia Avenue, Olney MD
13

Arrive at destination

18000 Georgia Avenue, Olney MD

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

census-designated place in Montgomery County, Maryland, United States, Suburb of Washington DC

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Kemp Mill, MD

16 mi into the route

Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset

This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.

Pacing Suggestions

Redland, MD

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 32 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

New Carrollton, MD

Meal break

The midpoint is around 16 miles from Camp Springs, MD, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 10

5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 20.2 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

5
0 mi into trip | ~0m in | Allentown Road

Turn left onto Allentown Road

Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / left lanes.
5
2.3 mi into trip | ~4m in

Take the ramp toward I 95 North, I 495 North: Baltimore, College Park

Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Toward I 95 North, I 495 North: Baltimore, Coll...
5
2.5 mi into trip | ~5m in | I 95; I 495 / Capital Beltway

Merge onto I 95; I 495 / Capital Beltway

Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
18.6 mi into trip | ~26m in | I 495 / Capital Beltway

Keep slight left at fork onto I 495 / Capital Beltway toward I 495 West: Beltway, Silver Spring

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Toward I 495 West: Beltway, Silver Spring
8
20.2 mi into trip | ~28m in

Take the exit toward MD 650 North: New Hampshire Avenue, White Oak

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the slight right lane. Exit 28A Toward MD 650 North: New Hampshire Avenue, Whit...

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$5.31 one way

$10.61 round trip

$4.21/gal 25.4 MPG avg 11 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.61 $5.81 $11.62
premium $4.93 $6.21 $12.41
diesel $5.61 $7.07 $14.13

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$5

Estimated CO2 emission: 11.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 9.6 0 $3.36 $1.54
Efficient EV 8 0 $2.80 $1.28
EV Truck/SUV 12.8 0 $4.48 $2.05

Gas CO2

11 kg

EV CO2

4 kg (64% 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.

Forecast as of Apr 17, 2026

Origin

Camp Springs, MD

Late night in Camp Springs on Sunday

Local time

12:15 AM

EDT

Current temp

74°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Olney, MD

Late night in Olney on Sunday

Local time

12:15 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

1 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

50m 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 turn-heavy local drive for this 37.6-mile journey between Camp Springs and Olney. With 0% of the route on highways, you'll be engaging with local roads for the entire duration. The profile indicates a driving experience that requires constant attention to navigation and road changes, rather than long stretches of uninterrupted travel. This means you'll likely experience a dynamic route, with varying speed limits and frequent intersections as you make your way through Maryland.

Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
13 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 17.7 mi on Capital Beltway.

How Hard Is This Drive?

6/10

Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 10 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Allentown Road.

Driving Effort 6/10

Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 32 miles you will encounter 10 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: near the start (Allentown Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 2.3 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 2.5 miles (I 95; I 495 / Capital Beltway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.

Between Camp Springs, MD and Olney, MD, road signs point toward College Park, Silver Spring and White Oak.

College Park

2.3 mi in | ~4m

Silver Spring

18.6 mi in | ~26m | via I 495

White Oak

20.2 mi in | ~28m

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 50m. Total distance: 32 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

50m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.

Scenic Drive

Mostly surface roads route profile with national parks nearby.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 17.7 miles on Capital Beltway. 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: near the start (Allentown Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 2.3 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 2.5 miles (I 95; I 495 / Capital Beltway): Merge point - match speed before joining. 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, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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