Origin
Olney, MD
Morning in Olney on Tuesday
Local time
9:53 AM
EDT
Current temp
66°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Olney, MD to North Potomac, MD
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
25m
Distance
15.4 mi
25 km
Drive Score
7/10
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 26m
8 AM
0h 30m
10 AM
0h 27m
12 PM
0h 27m
3 PM
0h 27m
5 PM
0h 30m
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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North Potomac, MD
Mark Stebnicki
Trip Overview
Olney, MD to North Potomac, MD is 15.4 miles and takes about 25m via Intercounty Connector, with a fuel budget near $3 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This straightforward trip stays within Maryland's Northeast region, connecting two nearby communities. It's a short hop, ideal for a quick errand run or a simple relocation. You'll find it's mostly local roads with a brief stint on a major highway, making for a predictable and easy drive.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Intercounty Connector | 5.3 mi | 6m |
| I 370 | 3.3 mi | 5m |
| Georgia Avenue | 2.3 mi | 4m |
| Dufief Mill Road | 2 mi | 3m |
| Muddy Branch Road | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| Turkey Foot Road | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| Travilah Road | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Great Seneca Highway | 0.3 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Intercounty Connector
— 5.3 mi, about 6m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Olney, MD and North Potomac, MD.
1
Start on 18000 Georgia Avenue, Olney MD
2.3 mi
·
4 min
·
18000 Georgia Avenue, Olney MD
2
Take the ramp
0.4 mi
·
54 sec
Toward MD 200 Toll West
Use the right lane.
3
Merge onto MD 200 Toll
5.3 mi
·
6 min
·
Intercounty Connector
4
Continue on I 370
3.3 mi
·
5 min
·
I 370
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
5
Turn right onto MD 119
0.3 mi
·
27 sec
·
Great Seneca Highway
6
Turn left onto Muddy Branch Road
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Muddy Branch Road
7
Continue on Dufief Mill Road
2.0 mi
·
3 min
·
Dufief Mill Road
8
Continue on Travilah Road
0.3 mi
·
39 sec
·
Travilah Road
9
Continue on Turkey Foot Road
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Turkey Foot Road
10
Turn left onto Query Mill Road
115 ft
·
3 sec
·
Query Mill Road
11
Arrive at destination
Query Mill Road
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 55 decision points cluster between mile 2.3 and 15.4 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
2.3 mi into trip
|
~4m in
Take the ramp toward MD 200 Toll West
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Toward MD 200 Toll West
3
2.7 mi into trip
|
~5m in
|
MD 200 Toll / Intercounty Connector
Merge onto MD 200 Toll / Intercounty Connector
Merge point - match speed before joining
4
11.3 mi into trip
|
~17m in
|
MD 119 / Great Seneca Highway
Turn right onto MD 119 / Great Seneca Highway
Navigation decision point
6
14.8 mi into trip
|
~24m in
|
Turkey Foot Road
Enter roundabout onto Turkey Foot Road
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
4
15.4 mi into trip
|
~25m in
|
Query Mill Road
Turn left onto Query Mill Road
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.55 one way
$5.11 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
5 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $2.80 | $5.59 |
| premium | $4.93 | $2.99 | $5.97 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.40 | $6.80 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 5.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 60% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 4.6 | 0 | $1.62 | $0.74 |
| Efficient EV | 3.9 | 0 | $1.35 | $0.62 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 6.2 | 0 | $2.16 | $0.99 |
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.
Destination
North Potomac, MD
Morning in North Potomac on Tuesday
Local time
9:53 AM
EDT
Current temp
50°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
16 degrees cooler 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 drive involves a significant amount of local road navigation, with about 21% of the total mileage on highways. The longest continuous stretch on a highway is 5.3 miles on the Intercounty Connector. Expect to transition from highway speeds to managing frequent exits and turns as you move onto surface streets for the latter part of the trip.
Only 21% 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: 5.3 mi on Intercounty Connector.
How Hard Is This Drive?
3/10
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 2.3 miles in.
Driving Effort
3/10
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 5 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 2.3 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 2.7 miles (MD 200 Toll / Intercounty Connector): Merge point - match speed before joining; at 11.3 miles (MD 119 / Great Seneca Highway): Navigation decision point.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 25m. Total distance: 15.4 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 (21%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 5.3 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 2.3 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 2.7 miles (MD 200 Toll / Intercounty Connector): Merge point - match speed before joining; at 11.3 miles (MD 119 / Great Seneca Highway): Navigation decision point.
Yes — Chesapeake & Ohio Canal National Historical Park, Potomac Heritage National Scenic Trail and Monocacy National Battlefield. 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 North Potomac, 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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