Origin
Rosaryville, MD
Morning in Rosaryville on Tuesday
Local time
6:27 AM
EDT
Current temp
50°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Rosaryville, MD to Olney, 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
59m
Distance
37.5 mi
60 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$6
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 54m
★
6 AM
0h 59m
8 AM
1h 9m
10 AM
1h 3m
12 PM
1h 2m
3 PM
1h 3m
5 PM
1h 8m
8 PM
0h 56m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Rosaryville, MD
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Olney, MD
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Trip Overview
Rosaryville, MD to Olney, MD is 37.5 miles and takes about 59 minutes via Capital Beltway and New Hampshire Avenue, with a fuel budget near $6 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within Maryland, traveling from the Northeast region to the Northeast region. You'll primarily be on surface roads, making it a straightforward drive. It's a good option if you're looking for a relatively short, uncomplicated trip within the state.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Capital Beltway | 16.6 mi | 21m |
| New Hampshire Avenue | 6.4 mi | 11m |
| Norwood Road | 2.9 mi | 5m |
| Rosaryville Road | 2.7 mi | 4m |
| Pennsylvania Avenue | 2.5 mi | 3m |
| Woodyard Road | 2.4 mi | 4m |
| Olney Sandy Spring Road | 1.4 mi | 2m |
| Crain Highway | 0.7 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
Capital Beltway
— 16.6 mi, about 21m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Rosaryville, MD and Olney, MD.
1
Start on US 301
0.3 mi
·
34 sec
·
Crain Highway
2
Continue on US 301
0.4 mi
·
42 sec
·
Crain Highway
3
Turn right onto Rosaryville Road
2.7 mi
·
4 min
·
Rosaryville Road
4
Continue on MD 223
2.4 mi
·
4 min
·
Woodyard Road
5
Turn straight onto MD 223
410 ft
·
10 sec
·
Melwood Road
6
Continue on MD 223
327 ft
·
16 sec
·
Melwood Road
Use the left lane.
7
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
34 sec
Toward MD 4 North
8
Merge onto MD 4
2.5 mi
·
3 min
·
Pennsylvania Avenue
9
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
46 sec
Toward I 95 North, I 495 North: Baltimore, College Park
10
Merge onto I 95; I 495
15 mi
·
19 min
·
Capital Beltway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Keep slight left at fork onto I 495
1.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Capital Beltway
Toward I 495 West: Beltway, Silver Spring
12
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
47 sec
Exit 28A
Toward MD 650 North: New Hampshire Avenue, White Oak
Use the slight right lane.
13
Turn slight right onto MD 650
6.4 mi
·
11 min
·
New Hampshire Avenue
Use the left lane.
14
Turn left onto Norwood Road
2.9 mi
·
5 min
·
Norwood Road
15
Turn straight onto MD 182
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Doctor Bird Road
16
Turn left onto MD 108
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
Olney Sandy Spring Road
Use the straight lane.
17
Turn sharp left onto 18000 Georgia Avenue, Olney MD
117 ft
·
13 sec
·
18000 Georgia Avenue, Olney MD
18
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
19 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 37.5 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 18.8 miles from Rosaryville, 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 125 decision points cluster between mile 6 and 25.7 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
6 mi into trip
|
~11m in
Take the ramp toward MD 4 North
Navigation decision point
Toward MD 4 North
5
8.8 mi into trip
|
~15m in
Take the exit toward I 95 North, I 495 North: Baltimore, College Park
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 95 North, I 495 North: Baltimore, Coll...
5
9.2 mi into trip
|
~15m in
|
I 95; I 495 / Capital Beltway
Merge onto I 95; I 495 / Capital Beltway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
24.1 mi into trip
|
~35m in
|
I 495 / Capital Beltway
Keep slight left at fork onto I 495 / Capital Beltway toward I 495 West: Beltway, Silver Spring
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 495 West: Beltway, Silver Spring
8
25.7 mi into trip
|
~37m in
Take the exit toward MD 650 North: New Hampshire Avenue, 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 28A
Toward MD 650 North: New Hampshire Avenue, Whit...
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$6.22 one way
$12.43 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
13 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $6.81 | $13.62 |
| premium | $4.93 | $7.27 | $14.55 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $8.28 | $16.56 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$6
Estimated CO2 emission: 13.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 69% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 11.3 | 0 | $3.94 | $1.80 |
| Efficient EV | 9.4 | 0 | $3.28 | $1.50 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 15 | 0 | $5.25 | $2.40 |
Gas CO2
13 kg
EV CO2
4 kg (69% 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
Morning in Olney on Tuesday
Local time
6:27 AM
EDT
Current temp
66°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 warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
59m 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 is entirely on surface roads, meaning you won't encounter any highway cruising. The longest stretch without a turn is 16.6 miles on the Capital Beltway, after which you'll transition to surface streets. Expect frequent intersections and traffic signals as you navigate through suburban areas. The lack of highway driving means you'll be moving at more moderate speeds for the majority of the trip.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
18 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 16.6 mi on Capital Beltway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
7/10
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 6 miles in.
Driving Effort
7/10
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 12 decision points packed into just 37.5 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 59m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 6 miles: Navigation decision point; at 8.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 9.2 miles (I 95; I 495 / Capital Beltway): Merge point - match speed before joining. 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.
Between Rosaryville, MD and Olney, MD, road signs point toward College Park, Silver Spring and White Oak.
College Park
8.8 mi in
|
~15m
Silver Spring
24.1 mi in
|
~35m
|
via I 495
White Oak
25.7 mi in
|
~37m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 59m. Total distance: 37.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
59m 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 16.6 miles on Capital Beltway. 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 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 6 miles: Navigation decision point; at 8.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 9.2 miles (I 95; I 495 / Capital Beltway): Merge point - match speed before joining. 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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