How far is Cabin John, MD from Catonsville, MD?
The driving distance from Cabin John, MD to Catonsville, MD is about 38.6 miles (62.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 52m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 30.7 miles (49.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 45m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 52m.
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
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Unincorporated area in Montgomery and Prince George's County, Maryland, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Cabin John and Catonsville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Cabin John and Catonsville.
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Start on 77th Street
74 m · 14 sec · 77th Street
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Turn left onto Tomlinson Avenue
960 ft · 43 sec · Tomlinson Avenue
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Turn right onto Seven Locks Road
1.1 mi · 2 min · Seven Locks Road
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Turn sharp right onto River Road
1693 ft · 43 sec · River Road
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Take the ramp slight left
1970 ft · 50 sec
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Merge slight left onto Capital Beltway
1.4 km · 1 min · Capital Beltway
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Keep slight right to continue on Capital Beltway
11.5 mi · 15 min · Capital Beltway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 95 North: Baltimore
1579 ft · 39 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 95 North: Baltimore, New York
1.1 mi · 2 min
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Merge slight left
19.1 mi · 22 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 195 East, MD 166: BWI Thurgood Marshall Airport, Catonsville
1708 ft · 22 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on MD 166: Catonsville
2203 ft · 54 sec
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Merge slight right onto Metropolitan Boulevard
1.4 km · 57 sec · Metropolitan Boulevard
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Keep slight right to continue on MD 166: Catonsville, Community College of Baltimore County
1.1 mi · 3 min
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Turn right onto Bloomsbury Avenue
1.5 km · 2 min · Bloomsbury Avenue
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Turn left onto Frederick Road
47 m · 7 sec · 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 Cabin John 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.
I 95 North
Merge slight left
19.1 mi · 00h 22m
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.
Sunny leaving Cabin John and Sunny near Catonsville.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Cabin John to Catonsville?
The road trip is about 38.6 miles (62.1 km) and usually takes 00h 52m 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?
Calverton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 19.3 miles from Cabin John and 19.3 miles from Catonsville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 30.7 miles (49.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.9 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 4:44 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.56 one way or $11.11 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 12.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Cabin John and Sunny near Catonsville.
Stop Ideas Near Calverton
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
United States Capitol
D C Government
The John Wilson Building
Town Hall Liquor And Bar
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Calverton.
New Carrollton station
Rockville station
Washington Union Station
BWI Rail Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Cabin John and Catonsville. Straight-line distance: 30.69 mi (49.39 km).
#1 Cabin John
Census-designated place in Montgomery County, Maryland, United States
| Population | 2,280 |
| Coordinates | 38.9753900, -77.1580300 |
| Altitude | 52 |
| 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: Catonsville (-76.73192, 39.27205)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 62 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 17m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 57m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 46m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 38m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 33m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 28m |
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 | $5.56 | $11.11 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $6.25 | $12.51 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $6.74 | $13.47 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $8.13 | $16.27 |
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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