How far is Berlin, MD from Catonsville, MD?

The driving distance from Berlin, MD to Catonsville, MD is about 132.4 miles (213.1 km), with a travel time of about 02h 33m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 104.6 miles (168.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 07m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
132.4 mi
02h 33m
Flight
104.65 mi
168.42 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
104.65 mi
Kilometers
168.42 km
Flight Time
00h 12m

Driving Distance

Road route
132.4 mi
Kilometers
213.07 km
Drive Time
02h 33m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 33m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Catonsville
Sat, Apr 18, 10:54 PM EDT
Return by in Berlin
Sun, Apr 19, 1:28 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Berlin
2026-04-18T20:20
Arrive Catonsville
Sat, Apr 18, 10:54 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 33m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:34 AM to 12:34 PM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
1:22 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Berlin
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

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

Mid-route stop
Denton
MD

Town in Maryland, United States

From Berlin
62.4 mi
01h 16m
To Catonsville
70 mi
01h 16m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
68°F
Saturday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 9 mph E
Destination
82°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 10 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Berlin and Catonsville.

  1. 1

    Start on Tripoli Street

    5 m · 3 sec · Tripoli Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Church Street

    159 m · 23 sec · Church Street

  3. 3

    Turn straight onto Bay Street

    1580 ft · 47 sec · Bay Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Worcester Highway

    9.3 mi · 14 min · Worcester Highway

  5. 5

    Continue on Dupont Boulevard

    20 mi · 29 min · Dupont Boulevard

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Seashore Highway

    10.9 mi · 17 min · Seashore Highway

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Sussex Highway

    2544 ft · 43 sec · Sussex Highway

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight left

    51 m · 6 sec

  9. 9

    Continue on Rifle Range Road

    673 ft · 19 sec · Rifle Range Road

  10. 10

    Turn right onto South Main Street

    1 mi · 2 min · South Main Street

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Market Street

    2366 ft · 46 sec · Market Street

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Seashore Highway

    7.5 mi · 9 min · Seashore Highway

  13. 13

    Continue on Shore Highway

    17.4 mi · 24 min · Shore Highway

  14. 14

    Continue on Queen Anne Highway

    6.2 mi · 8 min · Queen Anne Highway

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right

    527 ft · 15 sec

  16. 16

    Merge slight left onto Ocean Gateway

    26.1 mi · 37 min · Ocean Gateway

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward MD 2 North: Ritchie Highway, Severna Park

    2056 ft · 50 sec

  18. 18

    Merge slight left onto Governor Ritchie Highway

    8 mi · 12 min · Governor Ritchie Highway

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight right toward MD 10 North, I 695: Baltimore

    729 ft · 18 sec

  20. 20

    Merge slight left onto Arundel Expressway

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Arundel Expressway

  21. 21

    Keep slight left to continue on Paul T. Pitcher Memorial Highway

    3.8 mi · 5 min · Paul T. Pitcher Memorial Highway

  22. 22

    Take the exit slight right toward I 97 North: Baltimore

    2268 ft · 55 sec

  23. 23

    Merge slight left

    2.7 mi · 3 min

  24. 24

    Take the exit slight right toward I 695 West: Baltimore, Towson

    1.1 mi · 1 min

  25. 25

    Merge slight right onto Baltimore Beltway

    6.5 mi · 9 min · Baltimore Beltway

  26. 26

    Take the exit slight right toward MD 144: Catonsville

    1337 ft · 39 sec

  27. 27

    Turn left onto Frederick Road

    2417 ft · 1 min · Frederick Road

  28. 28

    Turn right

    11 m · 3 sec

  29. 29

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
29 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
12
5 merges, 7 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
21.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Ocean Gateway
26.1 mi · 20%
Dupont Boulevard
20 mi · 15%
Seashore Highway
18.4 mi · 14%
Shore Highway
17.4 mi · 13%
Worcester Highway
9.31 mi · 7%
Governor Ritchie Highway
8.04 mi · 6%
Longest Stretch

Ocean Gateway

Merge slight left onto Ocean Gateway

26.1 mi · 00h 37m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
02h 33m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 08m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+27.8 mi
104.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Denton
01h 16m from Berlin
Leave By
1:22 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Berlin and Mostly Sunny near Catonsville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Berlin to Catonsville?

The road trip is about 132.4 miles (213.1 km) and usually takes 02h 33m in normal driving conditions.

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

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Denton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 62.4 miles from Berlin and 70 miles from Catonsville.

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

The direct path is about 104.6 miles (168.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 27.8 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:22 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $19.08 one way or $38.16 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 41.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Berlin and Mostly Sunny near Catonsville.

Stop Ideas Near Denton

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Denton, 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 Denton.

BUS

Easton Airport, Maryland

22 mi away
29137 Newman Road
BUS

Kent Island, MD

37 mi away
3206 Main Street
BUS

Dover, Delaware

39 mi away
716 South Governors Ave
BUS

Cambridge, Maryland

41 mi away
100 Heron Boulevard

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Berlin and Catonsville. Straight-line distance: 104.65 mi (168.42 km).

Berlin

#1 Berlin

Town in Maryland, United States

Population4,940
Coordinates38.3226200, -75.2176900
Altitude11
CountryUnited States
Catonsville

#2 Catonsville

A city in Baltimore County, Maryland.

Population41,567
Coordinates39.2720500, -76.7319200
Altitude146
CountryUnited States
Start: Tripoli Street (-75.217698, 38.322694)
End: (-76.731988, 39.272037)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 213 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 24m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 18m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 38m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 12m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 53m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 39m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.67 gal
17.68 L · about $19.08
Round trip
$38.16
9.34 gal · 35.36 L
Estimated CO2
41.5 kg one way
Round trip: 83 kg / 183 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $19.08 $38.16
Mid-grade $4.60 $21.48 $42.95
Premium $4.95 $23.14 $46.27
Diesel $5.98 $27.93 $55.85

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 · Apr 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Berlin and Catonsville. The current time is 20:20:49.

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.