How far is Aspen Hill, MD from Catonsville, MD?

The driving distance from Aspen Hill, MD to Catonsville, MD is about 32.2 miles (51.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 39m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 22.6 miles (36.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 18m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
32.22 mi
00h 39m
Flight
22.6 mi
36.37 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
22.6 mi
Kilometers
36.37 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
32.22 mi
Kilometers
51.86 km
Drive Time
00h 39m

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 39m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Catonsville
Fri, May 1, 5:02 PM EDT
Return by in Aspen Hill
Fri, May 1, 5:41 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Aspen Hill
2026-05-01T16:23
Arrive Catonsville
Fri, May 1, 5:02 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 39m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:39 AM to 7:39 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:12 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Aspen Hill
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
North Laurel
MD

Census-designated place in Howard County, Maryland, United States

From Aspen Hill
15.3 mi
00h 19m
To Catonsville
16.8 mi
00h 19m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
65°F
Friday

Mostly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Fri, May 1 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 7 mph W
Destination
65°F
Friday

Mostly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Fri, May 1 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 7 mph W

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Aspen Hill and Catonsville.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Aspen Hill and Catonsville.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    53 m · 18 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Georgia Avenue

    1944 ft · 59 sec · Georgia Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Connecticut Avenue

    1.1 km · 1 min · Connecticut Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Bel Pre Road

    1.4 mi · 3 min · Bel Pre Road

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Layhill Road

    3041 ft · 1 min · Layhill Road

  6. 6

    Take the ramp slight right toward MD 200 Toll East

    1338 ft · 33 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Intercounty Connector

    8 mi · 10 min · Intercounty Connector

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward I 95: Laurel, Burtonsville

    2257 ft · 51 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on MD 198: Konterra Drive

    2986 ft · 39 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on MD 198: Laurel, Burtonsville

    1.5 km · 1 min

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on MD 198 West: Burtonsville

    2970 ft · 39 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight left

    1.2 km · 50 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left

    12.5 mi · 14 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward I 195 East, MD 166: BWI Thurgood Marshall Airport, Catonsville

    1708 ft · 22 sec

  15. 15

    Keep slight left to continue on MD 166: Catonsville

    2203 ft · 54 sec

  16. 16

    Merge slight right onto Metropolitan Boulevard

    1.4 km · 57 sec · Metropolitan Boulevard

  17. 17

    Keep slight right to continue on MD 166: Catonsville, Community College of Baltimore County

    1.1 mi · 3 min

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Bloomsbury Avenue

    1.5 km · 2 min · Bloomsbury Avenue

  19. 19

    Turn left onto Frederick Road

    47 m · 7 sec · Frederick Road

  20. 20

    Turn right

    11 m · 3 sec

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Aspen Hill and Catonsville.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
21 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
65.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
MD 198 West
13.8 mi · 43%
Intercounty Connector
8 mi · 25%
MD 166
1.53 mi · 5%
MD 198
1.51 mi · 5%
Bel Pre Road
1.39 mi · 4%
Bloomsbury Avenue
0.95 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

MD 198 West

Merge slight left

12.5 mi · 00h 14m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 39m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 18m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+9.6 mi
22.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
North Laurel
00h 19m from Aspen Hill
Leave By
7:12 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers leaving Aspen Hill and Mostly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers near Catonsville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Aspen Hill to Catonsville?

The road trip is about 32.2 miles (51.9 km) and usually takes 00h 39m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

North Laurel is a useful midpoint, sitting about 15.3 miles from Aspen Hill and 16.8 miles from Catonsville.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 22.6 miles (36.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.6 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.

When is the best time to leave for this route?

A good departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:12 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.66 one way or $9.32 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers around Aspen Hill and Mostly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers near Catonsville.

Stop Ideas Near North Laurel

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around North Laurel, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to North Laurel.

RAIL

BWI Rail Station

16 mi away
7 Amtrak Way
RAIL

New Carrollton station

21 mi away
4300 Garden City Drive
RAIL

Rockville station

25 mi away
251 Hungerford Drive at Park Rd.
RAIL

Washington Union Station

29 mi away
50 Massachusetts Ave NE

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Aspen Hill and Catonsville. Straight-line distance: 22.6 mi (36.37 km).

Aspen Hill

#1 Aspen Hill

Census-designated place in Montgomery County, Maryland, United States

Population48,759
Coordinates39.0795500, -77.0730300
Altitude100
CountryUnited States
Catonsville

#2 Catonsville

A city in Baltimore County, Maryland.

Population41,567
Coordinates39.2720500, -76.7319200
Altitude146
CountryUnited States
Start: (-77.072999, 39.079525)
End: (-76.731988, 39.272037)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 52 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 04m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 48m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 38m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 32m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 27m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 24m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.14 gal
4.3 L · about $4.66
Round trip
$9.32
2.28 gal · 8.6 L
Estimated CO2
10.1 kg one way
Round trip: 20.3 kg / 45 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $4.66 $9.32
Mid-grade $4.60 $5.24 $10.49
Premium $4.95 $5.65 $11.30
Diesel $5.98 $6.82 $13.63

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Maryland · May 01, 2026

There is no time difference between Aspen Hill and Catonsville. The current time is 16:23:03.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.