Origin
Green Haven, MD
Late night in Green Haven on Sunday
Local time
3:42 AM
EDT
Current temp
73°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Green Haven, 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
54m
Distance
34.9 mi
56 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$6
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 50m
★
6 AM
0h 54m
8 AM
1h 3m
10 AM
0h 57m
12 PM
0h 56m
3 PM
0h 58m
5 PM
1h 3m
8 PM
0h 52m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Green Haven, MD
Jonathan Cooper
Olney, MD
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Trip Overview
This 34.9-mile drive from Green Haven to Olney, Maryland, will take approximately 54 minutes, making it a perfect day trip. You'll primarily navigate along the Paul T. Pitcher Memorial Highway and I 95, with a portion on the Patuxent Freeway. With a modest fuel cost estimated at $6, this route is budget-friendly. It's a straightforward journey within the Northeast region, ideal for a quick excursion without the need for an overnight stay. The overall feel is that of a local drive with frequent turns.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Paul T. Pitcher Memorial Highway | 11.2 mi | 15m |
| I 95 | 3.6 mi | 4m |
| 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 |
| Mountain Road | 2.3 mi | 4m |
| Guilford Road | 1.7 mi | 3m |
Longest stretch:
Paul T. Pitcher Memorial Highway
— 11.2 mi, about 15m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Green Haven, MD and Olney, MD.
1
Start on 207th Street
0.1 mi
·
32 sec
·
207th Street
2
Turn left onto Outing Avenue
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Outing Avenue
3
Turn right onto MD 177
2.3 mi
·
4 min
·
Mountain Road
Use the right lane.
4
Turn left
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
Toward MD 100 West
Use the straight / left lanes.
5
Merge onto MD 100
11 mi
·
15 min
·
Paul T. Pitcher Memorial Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
26 sec
Exit 5A-B
Toward I 95: Baltimore, Washington
Use the slight right lane.
7
Keep slight left at fork
0.8 mi
·
1 min
Exit 5B
Toward I 95 South: Washington
Use the slight left lane.
8
Merge onto I 95
3.6 mi
·
4 min
·
I 95
9
Take the exit
0.6 mi
·
1 min
Exit 38B
Toward MD 32 West: Columbia
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Merge onto MD 32
3.6 mi
·
4 min
·
Patuxent Freeway
11
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
18 sec
Exit 17
Toward Sanner Road, Cedar Lane
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Keep slight left at fork
200 ft
·
6 sec
Toward Sanner Road, Grace Drive
13
Turn left onto Cedar Lane
0.3 mi
·
43 sec
·
Cedar Lane
Use the left / straight lanes.
14
Turn right onto Guilford Road
1.7 mi
·
3 min
·
Guilford Road
15
Turn left onto Hall Shop Road
2.8 mi
·
4 min
·
Hall Shop Road
16
Turn left onto MD 108
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Clarksville Pike
17
Continue on MD 108
2.4 mi
·
3 min
·
Ashton Road
18
Continue on MD 108
3.2 mi
·
5 min
·
Olney Sandy Spring Road
Use the straight lane.
19
Turn sharp left onto 18000 Georgia Avenue, Olney MD
117 ft
·
13 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.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
17 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
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 34.9 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 17.4 miles from Green Haven, 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 165 decision points cluster between mile 14.5 and 23.6 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
8
14.5 mi into trip
|
~22m in
Take the exit toward I 95: Baltimore, Washington
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 5A-B
Toward I 95: Baltimore, Washington
8
14.8 mi into trip
|
~22m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 95 South: Washington
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left lane.
Exit 5B
Toward I 95 South: Washington
7
19.2 mi into trip
|
~28m 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
23.4 mi into trip
|
~34m 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
23.6 mi into trip
|
~35m 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
$5.79 one way
$11.57 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
12 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $6.34 | $12.67 |
| premium | $4.93 | $6.77 | $13.54 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $7.71 | $15.41 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$6
Estimated CO2 emission: 12.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 10.5 | 0 | $3.66 | $1.68 |
| Efficient EV | 8.7 | 0 | $3.05 | $1.40 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 14 | 0 | $4.89 | $2.23 |
Gas CO2
12 kg
EV CO2
4 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
75°F
Columbia, MD
17 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
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
54m 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 54-minute trip. While 21% of the route involves highway driving, the majority is on local roads. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 11.2 miles on the Paul T. Pitcher Memorial Highway, offering a brief period of more consistent travel before you encounter more intersections and turns. This route is characterized by its frequent changes in direction, demanding your attention as you transition between different road segments.
Only 21% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
20 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 11.2 mi on Paul T. Pitcher Memorial Highway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
10/10
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 14.5 miles in.
Driving Effort
10/10
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 16 decision points packed into just 34.9 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 54m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 14.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 14.8 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 19.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. 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.
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 Green Haven, MD to Olney, MD, road signs begin pointing toward Washington along the way.
Washington
14.5 mi in
|
~22m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 54m. Total distance: 34.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
54m 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 11.2 miles on Paul T. Pitcher Memorial Highway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes — we found about 3 rest areas or service plazas within a short detour of the route (from OpenStreetMap). See the Rest Stops tab under Nearby Places for locations and mile markers. Plan to stretch, use the bathroom, and top off fluids every 2–3 hours on longer drives.
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 14.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 14.8 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 19.2 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, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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