Origin
Olney, MD
Late night in Olney on Sunday
Local time
3:50 AM
EDT
Current temp
73°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Olney, MD to Beltsville, MD
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
25m
Distance
17.2 mi
28 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 23m
★
6 AM
0h 25m
8 AM
0h 29m
10 AM
0h 27m
12 PM
0h 26m
3 PM
0h 27m
5 PM
0h 29m
8 PM
0h 24m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Olney, MD
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Beltsville, MD
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Trip Overview
This quick 17.2-mile drive from Olney to Beltsville, Maryland, is designed for a single day, taking about 25 minutes to complete. You'll primarily use MD 200 and US 1 South, with no significant highway time. Expect a straightforward local journey with a modest fuel cost of around $3. Given its short length and minimal highway share, this trip is ideal for a quick errand or a short leg of a larger journey within the Northeast region, offering convenience without demanding an overnight stay.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Intercounty Connector | 11.4 mi | 14m |
| Georgia Avenue | 2.6 mi | 5m |
| Baltimore Avenue | 2.6 mi | 4m |
| MD 200 Toll | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Powder Mill Road | <0.1 mi | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Intercounty Connector
— 11.4 mi, about 14m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Olney, MD and Beltsville, 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
11 mi
·
14 min
·
Intercounty Connector
5
Keep slight right at fork onto MD 200 Toll
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
·
MD 200 Toll
Toward US 1 South: Beltsville
Use the slight right lane.
6
Turn straight onto US 1
2.6 mi
·
4 min
·
Baltimore Avenue
7
Turn right onto MD 212A
13 ft
·
0 sec
·
Powder Mill Road
8
Arrive at destination
MD 212A
Heads-up: tricky spots
4 of 44 decision points cluster between mile 2.7 and 17.2 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
3
2.7 mi into trip
|
~5m in
Take the ramp toward MD 200 Toll East
Navigation decision point
Toward MD 200 Toll East
3
3.1 mi into trip
|
~6m in
|
MD 200 Toll / Intercounty Connector
Merge onto MD 200 Toll / Intercounty Connector
Merge point - match speed before joining
7
14.5 mi into trip
|
~20m in
|
MD 200 Toll
Keep slight right at fork onto MD 200 Toll toward US 1 South: Beltsville
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Toward US 1 South: Beltsville
4
17.2 mi into trip
|
~25m in
|
MD 212A / Powder Mill Road
Turn right onto MD 212A / Powder Mill Road
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.85 one way
$5.70 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
6 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $3.12 | $6.25 |
| premium | $4.93 | $3.34 | $6.67 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.80 | $7.60 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 5.2 | 0 | $1.81 | $0.83 |
| Efficient EV | 4.3 | 0 | $1.51 | $0.69 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 6.9 | 0 | $2.41 | $1.10 |
Gas CO2
6 kg
EV CO2
2 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
Beltsville, MD
Late night in Beltsville on Sunday
Local time
3:50 AM
EDT
Current temp
77°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
4 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
25m 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 a turn-heavy local drive, meaning you'll be navigating city streets and varied intersections rather than open highways. With a 0% highway share, anticipate a continuous engagement with traffic signals and local road conditions. There isn't a 'longest stretch' to speak of, as the journey is broken up by frequent turns and changes in scenery typical of suburban Maryland. You'll experience a dynamic driving environment that keeps you actively involved throughout the 25-minute trip.
Only 1% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
8 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 11.4 mi on Intercounty Connector.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 2.7 miles in.
Driving Effort
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 25m drive. You will face about 4 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 2.7 miles: Navigation decision point; at 3.1 miles (MD 200 Toll / Intercounty Connector): Merge point - match speed before joining; at 14.5 miles (MD 200 Toll): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 25m. Total distance: 17.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
25m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (1%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 11.4 miles on Intercounty Connector. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
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 2.7 miles: Navigation decision point; at 3.1 miles (MD 200 Toll / Intercounty Connector): Merge point - match speed before joining; at 14.5 miles (MD 200 Toll): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Beltsville, 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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