How far is Bowleys Quarters, MD from Catonsville, MD?

The driving distance from Bowleys Quarters, MD to Catonsville, MD is about 27.5 miles (44.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 36m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 18.8 miles (30.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 12m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
27.44 mi
00h 36m
Flight
18.78 mi
30.23 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
18.78 mi
Kilometers
30.23 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
27.44 mi
Kilometers
44.16 km
Drive Time
00h 36m

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 36m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Catonsville
Sun, Apr 19, 7:33 AM EDT
Return by in Bowleys Quarters
Sun, Apr 19, 8:09 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bowleys Quarters
2026-04-19T06:57
Arrive Catonsville
Sun, Apr 19, 7:33 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 36m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:36 AM to 7:36 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:18 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Bowleys Quarters
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

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
Dundalk
MD

Census-designated place in Maryland, United States

From Bowleys Quarters
11.6 mi
00h 18m
To Catonsville
15.8 mi
00h 18m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
64°F
Sunday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 13 mph W
Destination
62°F
Sunday

Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 to 14 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Bowleys Quarters and Catonsville.

  1. 1

    Start on Carroll Island Road

    1.1 km · 2 min · Carroll Island Road

  2. 2

    Continue on Eastern Boulevard

    1.9 mi · 3 min · Eastern Boulevard

  3. 3

    Turn slight right onto MD 700 North

    1181 ft · 43 sec

  4. 4

    Turn straight onto Martin Boulevard

    1.7 mi · 3 min · Martin Boulevard

  5. 5

    Keep slight left to continue on US 40 West

    2262 ft · 56 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Pulaski Highway

    3.9 mi · 6 min · Pulaski Highway

  7. 7

    Take the exit straight toward I 95 South: Washington

    1990 ft · 48 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    3.7 mi · 5 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight right

    7 mi · 9 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward I 695 West: Towson

    3248 ft · 1 min

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto Baltimore Beltway

    2.2 mi · 3 min · Baltimore Beltway

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward MD 144: Catonsville

    1337 ft · 39 sec

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Frederick Road

    2417 ft · 1 min · Frederick Road

  14. 14

    Turn right

    11 m · 3 sec

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Bowleys Quarters 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
15 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
54.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 95 South
11 mi · 40%
Pulaski Highway
3.9 mi · 14%
Baltimore Beltway
2.18 mi · 8%
Eastern Boulevard
1.88 mi · 7%
Martin Boulevard
1.66 mi · 6%
Carroll Island Road
0.7 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

I 95 South

Keep slight right

6.96 mi · 00h 09m

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 36m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 12m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+8.7 mi
18.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Dundalk
00h 18m from Bowleys Quarters
Leave By
7:18 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Bowleys Quarters and Rain Showers near Catonsville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Bowleys Quarters to Catonsville?

The road trip is about 27.5 miles (44.2 km) and usually takes 00h 36m 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?

Dundalk is a useful midpoint, sitting about 11.6 miles from Bowleys Quarters and 15.8 miles from Catonsville.

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

The direct path is about 18.8 miles (30.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.7 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 7:18 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.96 one way or $7.93 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Bowleys Quarters and Rain Showers near Catonsville.

Stop Ideas Near Dundalk

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

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

RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

11 mi away
1515 North Charles Street
RAIL

BWI Rail Station

16 mi away
7 Amtrak Way
BUS

Kent Island, MD

40 mi away
3206 Main Street
RAIL

Aberdeen

42 mi away
18 East Bel Air Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Bowleys Quarters and Catonsville. Straight-line distance: 18.78 mi (30.23 km).

Bowleys Quarters

#1 Bowleys Quarters

Census designated place

Population6,755
Coordinates39.3353900, -76.3902400
Altitude14
CountryUnited States
Catonsville

#2 Catonsville

A city in Baltimore County, Maryland.

Population41,567
Coordinates39.2720500, -76.7319200
Altitude146
CountryUnited States
Start: Carroll Island Road (-76.390787, 39.334654)
End: (-76.731988, 39.272037)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 44 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 54m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 41m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 32m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 27m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 23m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 20m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.97 gal
3.67 L · about $3.96
Round trip
$7.93
1.94 gal · 7.34 L
Estimated CO2
8.6 kg one way
Round trip: 17.2 kg / 38 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $3.96 $7.93
Mid-grade $4.60 $4.46 $8.92
Premium $4.95 $4.81 $9.61
Diesel $5.98 $5.80 $11.60

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 Bowleys Quarters and Catonsville. The current time is 06:57:23.

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.