How far is Boonsboro, MD from Catonsville, MD?
The driving distance from Boonsboro, MD to Catonsville, MD is about 63 miles (101.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 17m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 51.8 miles (83.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 34m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 17m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Boonsboro and Catonsville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Boonsboro and Catonsville.
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Start on Ridgely Road
1.4 km · 2 min · Ridgely Road
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Continue on 6th Street
1.5 km · 2 min · 6th Street
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Continue on Ridgely Road
2.8 mi · 5 min · Ridgely Road
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Take the ramp slight right
106 m · 10 sec
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Merge slight left onto Shore Highway
1.1 km · 59 sec · Shore Highway
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Continue on Queen Anne Highway
6.2 mi · 8 min · Queen Anne Highway
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Take the exit slight right
527 ft · 15 sec
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Merge slight left onto Ocean Gateway
26.1 mi · 37 min · Ocean Gateway
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Take the exit slight right toward MD 2 North: Ritchie Highway, Severna Park
2056 ft · 50 sec
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Merge slight left onto Governor Ritchie Highway
8 mi · 12 min · Governor Ritchie Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward MD 10 North, I 695: Baltimore
729 ft · 18 sec
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Merge slight left onto Arundel Expressway
1.1 mi · 2 min · Arundel Expressway
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Keep slight left to continue on Paul T. Pitcher Memorial Highway
3.8 mi · 5 min · Paul T. Pitcher Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 97 North: Baltimore
2268 ft · 55 sec
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Merge slight left
2.7 mi · 3 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 695 West: Baltimore, Towson
1.1 mi · 1 min
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Merge slight right onto Baltimore Beltway
6.5 mi · 9 min · Baltimore Beltway
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Take the exit slight right toward MD 144: Catonsville
1337 ft · 39 sec
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Turn left onto Frederick Road
2417 ft · 1 min · Frederick Road
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Turn right
11 m · 3 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Boonsboro and Catonsville.
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.
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.
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.
Mostly Clear leaving Boonsboro and Partly Cloudy near Catonsville.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Boonsboro to Catonsville?
The road trip is about 63 miles (101.4 km) and usually takes 01h 17m 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?
Stevensville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 31.3 miles from Boonsboro and 31.8 miles from Catonsville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 51.8 miles (83.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.2 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 3:56 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.07 one way or $18.14 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 19.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Clear around Boonsboro and Partly Cloudy near Catonsville.
Stop Ideas Near Stevensville
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Boonsboro and Catonsville. Straight-line distance: 51.77 mi (83.32 km).
#1 Boonsboro
Town in Washington County, Maryland, United States
| Population | 3,655 |
| Coordinates | 38.9501100, -75.8599400 |
| Altitude | 18 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Catonsville
A city in Baltimore County, Maryland.
| Population | 41,567 |
| Coordinates | 39.2720500, -76.7319200 |
| Altitude | 146 |
| Country | United States |
End: (-76.731988, 39.272037)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 101 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 05m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 34m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 15m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 03m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 54m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 47m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $4.09 | $9.07 | $18.14 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $10.21 | $20.42 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $11.00 | $22.00 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $13.28 | $26.55 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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