Detroit to Olney: Road Trip Guide & Distance

382.2 miles 615.1 km · straight line
510.4 miles actual route 821.4 km · driving distance
9h 35min estimated drive time
$49 - $60 estimated fuel cost
~1h 16min flight time
123° ESE bearing direction

How far is Detroit from Olney?

The distance from Detroit to Olney is 382.2 miles (615.1 km) as the crow flies. Olney is located ESE of Detroit. By car, the driving distance is approximately 510.4 miles, taking about 9h 35min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 16min. Both are located in United States — Detroit in Michigan and Olney in Maryland.

This is a solid day of driving. Be sure to take breaks every 2-3 hours to avoid driver fatigue, and plan your meals ahead of time. Heading East means you'll be driving into the sunrise if you start early. Keep your windshield clean for the best visibility.

Coordinates come from public place data for Detroit and Olney. The driving distance uses an OSRM road-route result when route data is available. Fuel, flight, bus, and train values are planning estimates and can change by date, provider, road closures, and border rules.

How to Get from Detroit to Olney

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 9h 35min $49 - $60 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 16min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~11h 30min $41–$77* Budget
Train ~9h 6min $61–$179* Comfort

Flying saves significant time. Driving is better if you want flexibility and stops.

* Estimated range. Actual prices vary by date and provider.

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Quick Facts

Detroit
42.33°N, 83.05°W
America/Detroit
183m elevation
Olney
39.15°N, 77.07°W
America/New_York
165m elevation

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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 127 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 32 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 65.2 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM