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Trip from Olney, MD to Adelphi, MD

Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

24m

Distance

14.2 mi

23 km

Drive Score

6/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$2

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 6 min
4 AM
0h 23m ★
6 AM
0h 25m
8 AM
0h 29m
10 AM
0h 26m
12 PM
0h 26m
3 PM
0h 26m
5 PM
0h 29m
8 PM
0h 23m ★

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

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Downtown Olney, MD, MD

Olney, MD

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Downtown Adelphi, MD, MD

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Trip Overview

Olney, MD to Adelphi, MD is 14.2 miles and takes about 24 minutes via New Hampshire Avenue, Intercounty Connector, and Georgia Avenue, with a fuel budget near $2 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within Maryland's Northeast region, offering a straightforward local drive. Given its brief duration, it's ideal for a quick errand, a short commute, or an easy addition to a larger travel plan. You'll navigate primarily local roads, so expect a steady pace with frequent turns rather than an open-road feeling.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
New Hampshire Avenue 5.6 mi 10m
Intercounty Connector 4.4 mi 5m
Georgia Avenue 2.6 mi 5m
Adelphi Road 0.6 mi 1m
Edwards Way 0.1 mi <1m
Riggs Road 0.1 mi <1m
Longest stretch: New Hampshire Avenue — 5.6 mi, about 10m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on 18000 Georgia Avenue, Olney MD

2.6 mi · 5 min · 18000 Georgia Avenue, Olney MD
2

Turn slight left

497 ft · 20 sec
Toward MD 200 Toll East
3

Take the ramp

0.4 mi · 51 sec
Toward MD 200 Toll East
4

Merge onto MD 200 Toll

4.4 mi · 5 min · Intercounty Connector
5

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 31 sec
Exit 13 Toward MD 650: Ashton, White Oak Use the slight right lane.
6

Keep slight right at fork

361 ft · 8 sec
Toward MD 650 South: White Oak Use the left / right lanes.
7

Turn straight onto MD 650

5.6 mi · 10 min · New Hampshire Avenue
Use the left lane.
8

Turn left onto Adelphi Road

0.6 mi · 1 min · Adelphi Road
9

Turn right onto Edwards Way

0.1 mi · 20 sec · Edwards Way
10

Turn right onto MD 212

0.1 mi · 13 sec · Riggs Road
11

Arrive at destination

MD 212

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 8

5 decision points cluster between mile 7.5 and 14.1 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

8
7.5 mi into trip | ~11m in

Take the exit toward MD 650: Ashton, 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 13 Toward MD 650: Ashton, White Oak
8
7.7 mi into trip | ~12m in

Keep slight right at fork toward MD 650 South: White Oak

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the left / right lanes. Toward MD 650 South: White Oak
4
13.4 mi into trip | ~22m in | Adelphi Road

Turn left onto Adelphi Road

Navigation decision point

4
14 mi into trip | ~24m in | Edwards Way

Turn right onto Edwards Way

Navigation decision point

4
14.1 mi into trip | ~24m in | MD 212 / Riggs Road

Turn right onto MD 212 / Riggs Road

Navigation decision point

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$2.35 one way

$4.71 round trip

$4.21/gal 25.4 MPG avg 5 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.61 $2.58 $5.16
premium $4.93 $2.75 $5.51
diesel $5.61 $3.14 $6.27

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$2

Estimated CO2 emission: 5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 60% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 4.3 0 $1.49 $0.68
Efficient EV 3.6 0 $1.24 $0.57
EV Truck/SUV 5.7 0 $1.99 $0.91

Gas CO2

5 kg

EV CO2

2 kg (60% 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

Olney, MD

Late night in Olney on Sunday

Local time

1:57 AM

EDT

Current temp

73°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Adelphi, MD

Late night in Adelphi on Sunday

Local time

1:57 AM

EDT

Current temp

74°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 warmer at arrival

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

Road read

24m 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 route is characterized as a 'turn-heavy local drive,' meaning you won't find yourself on long stretches of highway. With 0% highway share, expect a consistent local road experience throughout the 14.2 miles. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 5.6 miles on New Hampshire Avenue. The drive will involve navigating city streets and arterial roads, requiring your attention for frequent turns and traffic signals, making it feel more engaged than a typical interstate journey.

Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
11 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 5.6 mi on New Hampshire Avenue.

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 8 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 7.5 miles in.

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 14.2 miles you will encounter 8 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: at 7.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 7.7 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 13.4 miles (Adelphi Road): Navigation decision point.

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 Olney, MD to Adelphi, MD, road signs begin pointing toward White Oak along the way.

White Oak

7.5 mi in | ~11m

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 24m. Total distance: 14.2 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

24m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

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

Scenic Drive

Mostly surface roads route profile.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 5.6 miles on New Hampshire Avenue. 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 Adelphi, 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 7.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 7.7 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 13.4 miles (Adelphi Road): Navigation decision point.

Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Adelphi, 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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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