How far is Brooklyn, MD from Catonsville, MD?

The driving distance from Brooklyn, MD to Catonsville, MD is about 10.8 miles (17.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 18m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 7.5 miles (12.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 37m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
Trip Tools

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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
10.81 mi
00h 18m
Flight
7.51 mi
12.09 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
7.51 mi
Kilometers
12.09 km
Flight Time

Driving Distance

Road route
10.81 mi
Kilometers
17.39 km
Drive Time
00h 18m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 00h 18m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Catonsville
Mon, Apr 13, 5:41 PM EDT
Return by in Brooklyn
Mon, Apr 13, 5:59 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Brooklyn
2026-04-13T17:22
Arrive Catonsville
Mon, Apr 13, 5:41 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 18m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:19 AM to 7:19 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:52 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Brooklyn
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

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

Mid-route stop
Pumphrey
MD

Census designated place

From Brooklyn
5.4 mi
00h 09m
To Catonsville
5.4 mi
00h 09m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
87°F
Monday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Mon, Apr 13 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 to 17 mph SW
Destination
87°F
Monday

Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Mon, Apr 13 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
9 to 18 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    16 m · 9 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Audrey Avenue

    1.1 km · 2 min · Audrey Avenue

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Ritchie Highway

    1.3 mi · 3 min · Ritchie Highway

  4. 4

    Take the ramp straight toward I 695 West: Towson

    1761 ft · 43 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto Baltimore Beltway

    7.8 mi · 11 min · Baltimore Beltway

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward MD 144: Catonsville

    1337 ft · 39 sec

  7. 7

    Turn left onto Frederick Road

    2417 ft · 1 min · Frederick Road

  8. 8

    Turn right

    11 m · 3 sec

  9. 9

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Brooklyn 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
9 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
83.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Baltimore Beltway
7.76 mi · 72%
Ritchie Highway
1.32 mi · 12%
Audrey Avenue
0.66 mi · 6%
Frederick Road
0.46 mi · 4%
I 695 West
0.33 mi · 3%
MD 144
0.25 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Baltimore Beltway

Merge slight left onto Baltimore Beltway

7.76 mi · 00h 11m

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 18m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 38m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+3.3 mi
7.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Pumphrey
00h 09m from Brooklyn
Leave By
7:52 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Brooklyn and Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Catonsville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 10.8 miles (17.4 km) and usually takes 00h 18m 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?

Pumphrey is a useful midpoint, sitting about 5.4 miles from Brooklyn and 5.4 miles from Catonsville.

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

The direct path is about 7.5 miles (12.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.3 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 7:52 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.55 one way or $3.11 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 3.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Brooklyn and Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Catonsville.

Stop Ideas Near Pumphrey

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

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

RAIL

BWI Rail Station

6 mi away
7 Amtrak Way
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

10 mi away
1515 North Charles Street
RAIL

New Carrollton station

35 mi away
4300 Garden City Drive
BUS

Kent Island, MD

44 mi away
3206 Main Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Brooklyn and Catonsville. Straight-line distance: 7.51 mi (12.09 km).

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#1 Brooklyn

Brooklyn is a place in Maryland, United States.

Population0
Coordinates39.2303900, -76.6021900
Altitude19
CountryUnited States
Catonsville

#2 Catonsville

A city in Baltimore County, Maryland.

Population41,567
Coordinates39.2720500, -76.7319200
Altitude146
CountryUnited States
Start: (-76.602049, 39.230408)
End: (-76.731988, 39.272037)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 17 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 21m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 16m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 12m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 10m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 09m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 08m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.38 gal
1.44 L · about $1.55
Round trip
$3.11
0.76 gal · 2.88 L
Estimated CO2
3.4 kg one way
Round trip: 6.8 kg / 15 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $1.55 $3.11
Mid-grade $4.60 $1.75 $3.50
Premium $4.95 $1.88 $3.77
Diesel $5.98 $2.27 $4.54

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 13, 2026

There is no time difference between Brooklyn and Catonsville. The current time is 17:22:18.

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.