How far is Brentwood, MD from Catonsville, MD?

The driving distance from Brentwood, MD to Catonsville, MD is about 46.5 miles (74.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 48m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 41.3 miles (66.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 36m 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
46.47 mi
00h 48m
Flight
41.33 mi
66.52 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
41.33 mi
Kilometers
66.52 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
46.47 mi
Kilometers
74.79 km
Drive Time
00h 48m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 48m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Catonsville
Sun, Apr 19, 2:54 AM EDT
Return by in Brentwood
Sun, Apr 19, 3:42 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Brentwood
2026-04-19T02:06
Arrive Catonsville
Sun, Apr 19, 2:54 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 48m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:48 AM to 10:48 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:54 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Brentwood
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
Mount Airy
MD

City in Surry County, North Carolina, United States

From Brentwood
23.2 mi
00h 24m
To Catonsville
23.3 mi
00h 24m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
58°F
Sunday

Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
15 to 18 mph NW
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 Brentwood and Catonsville.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Woodhirst Drive

    786 ft · 40 sec · Woodhirst Drive

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Woodhill Way

    145 m · 26 sec · Woodhill Way

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Teen Barnes Road

    1697 ft · 51 sec · Teen Barnes Road

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Jefferson Pike

    1.2 km · 1 min · Jefferson Pike

  5. 5

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Mount Zion Road

    5 m · 1 sec · Mount Zion Road

  6. 6

    Exit the roundabout onto Mount Zion Road

    2694 ft · 59 sec · Mount Zion Road

  7. 7

    Take the ramp left toward US 15 North, US 340 East

    1174 ft · 29 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Jefferson National Pike

    1.9 mi · 2 min · Jefferson National Pike

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward I 70 East: Baltimore, Washington

    1.1 km · 1 min

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    23 mi · 25 min

  11. 11

    Continue straight

    6.5 mi · 7 min

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on Baltimore

    9.1 mi · 10 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward I 695 North, I 695 South: New York, Towson, Baltimore, Glen Burnie

    1056 ft · 16 sec

  14. 14

    Keep slight right to continue on I 695 South: Baltimore, Glen Burnie

    2879 ft · 1 min

  15. 15

    Merge slight left onto Baltimore Beltway

    1.9 mi · 3 min · Baltimore Beltway

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward MD 144: Catonsville

    1328 ft · 36 sec

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Frederick Road

    2086 ft · 1 min · Frederick Road

  18. 18

    Turn right

    11 m · 3 sec

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
19 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
3 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
40.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 70 East
30.1 mi · 65%
Baltimore
9.14 mi · 20%
Baltimore Beltway
1.94 mi · 4%
Jefferson National Pike
1.86 mi · 4%
Jefferson Pike
0.73 mi · 2%
I 695 South
0.55 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 70 East

Merge slight left

23 mi · 00h 25m

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
00h 48m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 36m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+5.2 mi
41.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Mount Airy
00h 24m from Brentwood
Leave By
4:54 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Rain Showers leaving Brentwood 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 Brentwood to Catonsville?

The road trip is about 46.5 miles (74.8 km) and usually takes 00h 48m 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?

Mount Airy is a useful midpoint, sitting about 23.2 miles from Brentwood and 23.3 miles from Catonsville.

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

The direct path is about 41.3 miles (66.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.2 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 4:54 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.70 one way or $13.40 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 14.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers around Brentwood and Rain Showers near Catonsville.

Stop Ideas Near Mount Airy

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

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

BUS

Frederick Airport, MD

20 mi away
1341 Hughes Ford Road
RAIL

Frederick, MD

22 mi away
100 South East Street
RAIL

Rockville station

32 mi away
251 Hungerford Drive at Park Rd.
RAIL

BWI Rail Station

45 mi away
7 Amtrak Way

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Brentwood and Catonsville. Straight-line distance: 41.33 mi (66.52 km).

Brentwood

#1 Brentwood

Town in Maryland

Population3,439
Coordinates39.3792700, -77.4927600
Altitude158
CountryUnited States
Catonsville

#2 Catonsville

A city in Baltimore County, Maryland.

Population41,567
Coordinates39.2720500, -76.7319200
Altitude146
CountryUnited States
Start: Woodhirst Drive (-77.492725, 39.379297)
End: (-76.731988, 39.272037)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 75 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 32m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 09m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 55m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 46m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 39m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 34m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.64 gal
6.21 L · about $6.70
Round trip
$13.40
3.28 gal · 12.42 L
Estimated CO2
14.6 kg one way
Round trip: 29.1 kg / 64 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $6.70 $13.40
Mid-grade $4.60 $7.54 $15.08
Premium $4.95 $8.12 $16.25
Diesel $5.98 $9.81 $19.61

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 Brentwood and Catonsville. The current time is 02:06:47.

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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.