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Trip from Frederick, 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

48m

Distance

32.4 mi

52 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$5

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 12 min
4 AM
0h 44m ★
6 AM
0h 48m
8 AM
0h 56m
10 AM
0h 51m
12 PM
0h 50m
3 PM
0h 52m
5 PM
0h 56m
8 PM
0h 46m

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

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city in Frederick County, Maryland, United States

Frederick, MD

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Downtown Olney, MD, MD

Olney, MD

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Trip Overview

If you are traveling from Frederick to Olney, you are looking at a straightforward 36.5-mile journey through Maryland. Expect to spend about 45 minutes behind the wheel, making this a perfect candidate for a simple day trip that requires no overnight stops. Since the route relies entirely on local roads rather than interstates, you can budget roughly $6 for fuel to cover the distance. This drive stays within the Northeast region, transitioning from Frederick into the Olney area. It is a practical, efficient path that avoids the complexity of major highway systems, allowing for a relaxed pace.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
I 70 12.9 mi 13m
Olney Laytonsville Road 5.5 mi 8m
Long Corner Road 5 mi 8m
Laytonsville Road 3.4 mi 6m
Penn Shop Road 1.6 mi 2m
Damascus Road 1.5 mi 2m
North East Street 0.6 mi 1m
Ridge Road 0.4 mi <1m
Longest stretch: I 70 — 12.9 mi, about 13m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on MD 144

122 ft · 7 sec · East Patrick Street
2

Turn right onto North Market Street

435 ft · 18 sec · North Market Street
3

Turn right onto East Church Street

0.3 mi · 47 sec · East Church Street
4

Turn right onto North East Street

0.6 mi · 1 min · North East Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
5

Enter roundabout onto East Street

101 ft · 1 sec · East Street
6

Continue on East Street

0.1 mi · 14 sec · East Street
7

Continue on MD 85

0.2 mi · 17 sec · Buckeystown Pike
8

Take the ramp

0.4 mi · 45 sec
Toward I 70 East, US 40 East
9

Merge onto I 70; US 40

13 mi · 13 min · I 70; US 40
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 31 sec
Exit 68 Toward MD 27: Damascus, Mount Airy Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11

Keep slight right at fork

0.1 mi · 17 sec
Toward MD 27 South, MD 144 East: Damascus, Historic Towns, Rattlewood Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
12

Merge onto MD 27

0.4 mi · 40 sec · Ridge Road
13

Turn left onto Penn Shop Road

1.6 mi · 2 min · Penn Shop Road
14

Continue on Long Corner Road

5.0 mi · 8 min · Long Corner Road
15

Turn left onto MD 108

1.5 mi · 2 min · Damascus Road
16

Turn right onto MD 108

3.4 mi · 6 min · Laytonsville Road
17

Enter roundabout onto MD 108

233 ft · 4 sec · Olney Laytonsville Road
18

Continue on MD 108

5.5 mi · 8 min · Olney Laytonsville Road
19

Turn right onto 18000 Georgia Avenue, Olney MD

7 ft · 0 sec · 18000 Georgia Avenue, Olney MD
20

Arrive at destination

18000 Georgia Avenue, Olney MD

Where to Stop

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

town in Carroll and Frederick Counties, Maryland, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Mount Airy, 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.

Mount Airy, MD

Meal break

The midpoint is around 16.2 miles from Frederick, 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 15

5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 14.9 — 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 | North Market Street

Turn right onto North Market Street

Navigation decision point

6
0.4 mi into trip | ~1m in | North East Street

Turn right onto North East Street

Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / right lanes.
5
1.7 mi into trip | ~4m in | I 70; US 40

Merge onto I 70; US 40

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

Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
14.6 mi into trip | ~18m in

Take the exit toward MD 27: Damascus, Mount Airy

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 68 Toward MD 27: Damascus, Mount Airy
9
14.9 mi into trip | ~18m in

Keep slight right at fork toward MD 27 South, MD 144 East: Damascus, Historic Towns, Rattlewood

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the slight left / slight right lanes. Toward MD 27 South, MD 144 East: Damascus, Hist...

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$5.37 one way

$10.74 round trip

$4.21/gal 25.4 MPG avg 11 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.61 $5.88 $11.77
premium $4.93 $6.28 $12.57
diesel $5.61 $7.15 $14.31

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$5

Estimated CO2 emission: 11.3 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 9.7 0 $3.40 $1.56
Efficient EV 8.1 0 $2.83 $1.30
EV Truck/SUV 13 0 $4.54 $2.07

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 15, 2026

Origin

Frederick, MD

Late night in Frederick on Sunday

Local time

3:33 AM

EDT

Current temp

67°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Olney, MD

Late night in Olney on Sunday

Local time

3:33 AM

EDT

Current temp

73°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

73°F

Mount Airy, MD

16 mi in

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

6 degrees warmer at arrival

A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.

Road read

48m 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?

Prepare for a turn-heavy local drive that keeps you engaged from start to finish. You will navigate through town using North Market Street, East Church Street, and North East Street, which define the character of this 0% highway trip. Because there are no stretches of high-speed interstate, the route maintains a consistent, slower pace compared to typical cross-country travel. You will not encounter any long, uninterrupted highway segments here, as the journey focuses on local road navigation. Expect a steady, hands-on experience that requires your attention on the turns rather than high-speed cruising.

40% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
20 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 12.9 mi on I 70.

How Hard Is This Drive?

7/10

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 early in the drive near North Market Street.

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 15 decision points packed into just 32.4 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 48m.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: near the start (North Market Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.4 miles (North East Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 1.7 miles (I 70; US 40): 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 Frederick, MD and Olney, MD, road signs point toward Mount Airy, Historic Towns and Rattlewood.

Mount Airy

14.6 mi in | ~18m

Historic Towns

14.9 mi in | ~18m

Rattlewood

14.9 mi in | ~18m

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 48m. Total distance: 32.4 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

48m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

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

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (40%). 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 12.9 miles on I 70. 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 (North Market Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.4 miles (North East Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 1.7 miles (I 70; US 40): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.

Yes — Monocacy National Battlefield, Chesapeake & Ohio Canal National Historical Park and Antietam National Battlefield (5 total within detour distance). 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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