How far is Brandywine, MD from Catonsville, MD?
The driving distance from Brandywine, MD to Catonsville, MD is about 49.6 miles (79.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 01m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 40.2 miles (64.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 03m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
Reverse, save, or send this route
This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.
This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
Gas Cost Calculator
Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 01h 01m.
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.
Census place in Maryland, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Showers And Thunderstorms
Rain Showers
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Brandywine and Catonsville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Brandywine and Catonsville.
-
1
Start on Brandywine Road
1.2 mi · 2 min · Brandywine Road
-
2
Turn right onto Crain Highway
12.6 mi · 18 min · Crain Highway
-
3
Continue on South East Crain Highway
10.8 mi · 16 min · South East Crain Highway
-
4
Continue on Robert Crain Highway
7.1 mi · 11 min · Robert Crain Highway
-
5
Merge slight left
8.9 mi · 10 min
-
6
Take the exit slight right toward I 695 West: Baltimore, Towson
1.1 mi · 1 min
-
7
Merge slight right onto Baltimore Beltway
6.5 mi · 9 min · Baltimore Beltway
-
8
Take the exit slight right toward MD 144: Catonsville
1337 ft · 39 sec
-
9
Turn left onto Frederick Road
2417 ft · 1 min · Frederick Road
-
10
Turn right
11 m · 3 sec
-
11
Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Brandywine and Catonsville.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Crain Highway
Turn right onto Crain Highway
12.6 mi · 00h 18m
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.
Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Brandywine 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 Brandywine to Catonsville?
The road trip is about 49.6 miles (79.8 km) and usually takes 01h 01m 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?
Crofton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 24.5 miles from Brandywine and 25.1 miles from Catonsville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 40.2 miles (64.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.4 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 4:26 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.15 one way or $14.30 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 15.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Brandywine and Rain Showers near Catonsville.
Stop Ideas Near Crofton
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Crofton.
New Carrollton station
BWI Rail Station
Washington Union Station
Pennsylvania Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Brandywine and Catonsville. Straight-line distance: 40.23 mi (64.75 km).
#1 Brandywine
Census designated place
| Population | 6,719 |
| Coordinates | 38.6967800, -76.8477500 |
| Altitude | 70 |
| 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: 80 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 39m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 14m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 59m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 49m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 42m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 37m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $4.09 | $7.15 | $14.30 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $8.05 | $16.10 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $8.67 | $17.34 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $10.47 | $20.93 |
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
Distance to Other Cities
Planning a road trip? See the full trip guide on Trip.ovh — stops, fuel costs, weather, and departure timing.