Origin
Olney, MD
Late night in Olney on Sunday
Local time
3:41 AM
EDT
Current temp
73°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Olney, MD to Fairland, MD
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
18m
Distance
11.8 mi
19 km
Drive Score
5/10
Practical drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Fair
4 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 17m
★
6 AM
0h 19m
8 AM
0h 22m
10 AM
0h 20m
12 PM
0h 19m
3 PM
0h 20m
5 PM
0h 22m
8 PM
0h 18m
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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Fairland, MD
Jonathan Borba
Trip Overview
Olney, MD to Fairland, MD is 11.8 miles and takes about 18 minutes via Intercounty Connector, Georgia Avenue, and Columbia Pike, with a fuel budget near $2 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short, same-day trip stays within Maryland, connecting two points in the Northeast region. Expect a local drive with frequent turns, making it a straightforward but engaging journey for those needing to navigate between these communities. It's ideal for a quick errand or connection without significant travel time investment.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Intercounty Connector | 7 mi | 8m |
| Georgia Avenue | 2.6 mi | 5m |
| Columbia Pike | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| Fairland Road | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Intercounty Connector
— 7 mi, about 8m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Olney, MD and Fairland, 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
7.0 mi
·
8 min
·
Intercounty Connector
5
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
Exit 16A-B
Toward US 29: Silver Spring, Columbia
Use the slight right lane.
6
Keep slight right at fork
0.4 mi
·
47 sec
Exit 16A
Toward US 29 South: Silver Spring
Use the slight right lane.
7
Merge onto US 29
0.5 mi
·
55 sec
·
Columbia Pike
Use the straight lane.
8
Continue on US 29
0.4 mi
·
44 sec
·
Columbia Pike
9
Turn left onto Fairland Road
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
·
Fairland Road
Use the straight lane.
10
Arrive at destination
Fairland Road
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 65 decision points cluster between mile 2.7 and 11.6 — 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
8
10.1 mi into trip
|
~15m in
Take the exit toward US 29: Silver Spring, Columbia
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 16A-B
Toward US 29: Silver Spring, Columbia
8
10.3 mi into trip
|
~15m in
Keep slight right at fork toward US 29 South: Silver Spring
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 16A
Toward US 29 South: Silver Spring
5
10.7 mi into trip
|
~16m in
|
US 29 / Columbia Pike
Merge onto US 29 / Columbia Pike
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
5
11.6 mi into trip
|
~18m in
|
Fairland Road
Turn left onto Fairland Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.96 one way
$3.91 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
4 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $2.14 | $4.29 |
| premium | $4.93 | $2.29 | $4.58 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $2.61 | $5.21 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 4.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 75% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 3.5 | 0 | $1.24 | $0.57 |
| Efficient EV | 3 | 0 | $1.03 | $0.47 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 4.7 | 0 | $1.65 | $0.76 |
Gas CO2
4 kg
EV CO2
1 kg (75% 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
Fairland, MD
Late night in Fairland on Sunday
Local time
3:41 AM
EDT
Current temp
76°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
3 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
18m 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 be settling into a long, monotonous highway stretch. With a 0% highway share, expect a dynamic experience navigating local roads. The longest uninterrupted segment is 7 miles on the Intercounty Connector, offering a brief period of consistent travel before you transition back to more frequent turns. You'll primarily be on surface streets and connectors, requiring your attention to navigation and traffic signals throughout the 11.8-mile journey.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
10 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 7 mi on Intercounty Connector.
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 6 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 2.7 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 11.8 miles you will encounter 6 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 2.7 miles: Navigation decision point; at 10.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 10.3 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. 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 Olney, MD to Fairland, MD, road signs begin pointing toward Columbia along the way.
Columbia
10.1 mi in
|
~15m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 18m. Total distance: 11.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
18m 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 7 miles on Intercounty Connector. 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 Fairland, 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 2.7 miles: Navigation decision point; at 10.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 10.3 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. 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 Fairland, 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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