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Trip from Crofton, 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

29.8 mi

48 km

Drive Score

7/10

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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Downtown Crofton, MD, MD

Crofton, MD

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Downtown Olney, MD, MD

Olney, MD

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Trip Overview

Traveling from Crofton to Olney is a straightforward 29.8-mile journey that typically takes about 50 minutes to complete. Because of the manageable distance, this route is perfectly suited for a single-day trip, requiring no overnight stays. You can expect to spend roughly $5 on fuel, making it a budget-friendly commute within Maryland. Your path navigates through the Northeast region using a combination of Laurel Bowie Road, MD 200 Toll, and Norwood Road. Whether you are heading out for business or visiting friends, the trip is efficient enough to fit easily into your schedule without much planning.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Laurel Bowie Road 9.7 mi 14m
MD 200 Toll 6.7 mi 8m
Norwood Road 2.9 mi 5m
Annapolis Road 2.8 mi 5m
Olney Sandy Spring Road 1.4 mi 2m
New Hampshire Avenue 1.2 mi 2m
Contee Road 1.1 mi 2m
Baltimore Avenue 0.9 mi 1m
Longest stretch: Laurel Bowie Road — 9.7 mi, about 14m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on Stratton Road

0.3 mi · 1 min · Stratton Road
2

At end of road, turn left onto Spring Green Avenue

0.2 mi · 51 sec · Spring Green Avenue
3

At end of road, turn left onto Crofton Parkway

0.1 mi · 19 sec · Crofton Parkway
4

Turn right onto Urby Drive

0.5 mi · 1 min · Urby Drive
5

Turn left onto Good Hope Drive

0.1 mi · 21 sec · Good Hope Drive
6

Turn right onto MD 450

0.3 mi · 36 sec · Defense Highway
7

Merge onto MD 3; MD 450

0.2 mi · 19 sec · Robert Crain Highway
8

Continue on MD 3; MD 450

0.2 mi · 14 sec · North West Crain Highway
9

Turn right onto MD 450

2.8 mi · 5 min · Annapolis Road
10

Turn right onto MD 197

9.7 mi · 14 min · Laurel Bowie Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
11

Turn left onto Contee Road

1.1 mi · 2 min · Contee Road
Use the left lane.
12

Turn left onto US 1

0.9 mi · 1 min · Baltimore Avenue
13

Take the ramp onto MD 200 Toll

6.7 mi · 8 min · MD 200 Toll
Toward MD 200 Toll West Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 28 sec
Exit 13 Toward MD 650: White Oak, Ashton Use the slight right lane.
15

Keep slight right at fork

283 ft · 6 sec
Toward MD 650 North: Ashton Use the slight right lane.
16

Turn straight onto MD 650

1.2 mi · 2 min · New Hampshire Avenue
17

Turn left onto Norwood Road

2.9 mi · 5 min · Norwood Road
18

Turn straight onto MD 182

0.7 mi · 1 min · Doctor Bird Road
19

Turn left onto MD 108

1.4 mi · 2 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 14

5 decision points cluster between mile 0.3 and 23.4 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

5
0.3 mi into trip | ~1m in | Spring Green Avenue

At end of road, turn left onto Spring Green Avenue

Navigation decision point

6
0.5 mi into trip | ~2m in | Crofton Parkway

At end of road, turn left onto Crofton Parkway

Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch

6
4.7 mi into trip | ~10m in | MD 197 / Laurel Bowie Road

Turn right onto MD 197 / Laurel Bowie Road

Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / right lanes.
8
23.2 mi into trip | ~38m in

Take the exit toward MD 650: White Oak, Ashton

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 13 Toward MD 650: White Oak, Ashton
8
23.4 mi into trip | ~38m in

Keep slight right at fork toward MD 650 North: Ashton

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight right lane. Toward MD 650 North: Ashton

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$4.94 one way

$9.88 round trip

$4.21/gal 25.4 MPG avg 10 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.61 $5.41 $10.82
premium $4.93 $5.78 $11.56
diesel $5.61 $6.58 $13.16

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$5

Estimated CO2 emission: 10.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 70% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 8.9 0 $3.13 $1.43
Efficient EV 7.5 0 $2.61 $1.19
EV Truck/SUV 11.9 0 $4.17 $1.91

Gas CO2

10 kg

EV CO2

3 kg (70% 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

Crofton, MD

Late night in Crofton on Sunday

Local time

1:57 AM

EDT

Current temp

73°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Olney, MD

Late night in Olney on Sunday

Local time

1:57 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

Very similar conditions

Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.

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?

This 29.8-mile drive functions as a turn-heavy local route rather than a long-distance highway haul. Only 23% of your journey involves highway driving, so you will spend the majority of your time navigating local roads. You will encounter your longest uninterrupted stretch early on, covering 9.7 miles along Laurel Bowie Road. As you transition from the local sections onto the MD 200 Toll and eventually Norwood Road, the driving experience shifts from standard suburban streets to more technical maneuvering. Expect to stay alert at the wheel as you navigate the frequent turns that define the character of this drive.

Only 23% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
21 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 9.7 mi on Laurel Bowie Road.

How Hard Is This Drive?

7/10

Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.3 miles in near Spring Green Avenue.

Driving Effort 7/10

Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a short but busy drive. With 14 decision points packed into just 29.8 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 50m.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 0.3 miles (Spring Green Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 0.5 miles (Crofton Parkway): Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch; at 4.7 miles (MD 197 / Laurel Bowie Road): Lane positioning matters here.

Elevation Profile

Mostly flat terrain

542 ft 73 ft

Total Climb

757 ft

Total Descent

315 ft

Highest Point

542 ft

~37.2 mi in

Elevation Range

469 ft

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

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

On the drive from Crofton, MD to Olney, MD, road signs begin pointing toward Ashton along the way.

Ashton

23.2 mi in | ~38m

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 50m. Total distance: 29.8 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 9.7 miles on Laurel Bowie Road. 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 0.3 miles (Spring Green Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 0.5 miles (Crofton Parkway): Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch; at 4.7 miles (MD 197 / Laurel Bowie Road): 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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