How far is Camp Springs, MD from Catonsville, MD?

The driving distance from Camp Springs, MD to Catonsville, MD is about 40.2 miles (64.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 51m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 33.7 miles (54.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 42m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
40.2 mi
00h 51m
Flight
33.67 mi
54.19 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
33.67 mi
Kilometers
54.19 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
40.2 mi
Kilometers
64.7 km
Drive Time
00h 51m

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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 51m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Catonsville
Thu, Apr 30, 7:06 PM EDT
Return by in Camp Springs
Thu, Apr 30, 7:57 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Camp Springs
2026-04-30T18:14
Arrive Catonsville
Thu, Apr 30, 7:06 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 51m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:51 AM to 10:51 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:48 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Camp Springs
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
South Laurel
MD

Census designated place in Prince George’s County, Maryland, United States

From Camp Springs
19.5 mi
00h 25m
To Catonsville
20.7 mi
00h 25m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
67°F
Today

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 30 8:00 AM EDT
Wind
9 to 13 mph NW
Destination
66°F
Today

Partly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 30 8:00 AM EDT
Wind
9 to 13 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Camp Springs and Catonsville.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    11 m · 7 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left

    7 m · 5 sec

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Allentown Road

    2.3 mi · 5 min · Allentown Road

  4. 4

    Take the ramp slight left toward I 95 North, I 495 North: Baltimore, College Park

    1130 ft · 28 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto Capital Beltway

    11.9 mi · 16 min · Capital Beltway

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward MD 295 North: BWI Marshall Airport, Baltimore North, Baltimore-Washington Parkway

    1285 ft · 31 sec

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on MD 295 North: Baltimore, Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport

    1100 ft · 27 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Baltimore-Washington Parkway

    17.9 mi · 25 min · Baltimore-Washington Parkway

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward I 195 West: Catonsville

    1549 ft · 38 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Metropolitan Boulevard

    3.7 mi · 4 min · Metropolitan Boulevard

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on MD 166: Catonsville, Community College of Baltimore County

    1.1 mi · 3 min

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Bloomsbury Avenue

    1.5 km · 2 min · Bloomsbury Avenue

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Frederick Road

    47 m · 7 sec · 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 Camp Springs 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
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
37.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Baltimore-Washington Parkway
17.9 mi · 45%
Capital Beltway
11.9 mi · 30%
Metropolitan Boulevard
3.75 mi · 9%
Allentown Road
2.26 mi · 6%
MD 166
1.11 mi · 3%
Bloomsbury Avenue
0.95 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Baltimore-Washington Parkway

Merge slight left onto Baltimore-Washington Parkway

17.9 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 51m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 42m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+6.5 mi
33.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
South Laurel
00h 25m from Camp Springs
Leave By
4:48 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Camp Springs and Partly Sunny near Catonsville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Camp Springs to Catonsville?

The road trip is about 40.2 miles (64.7 km) and usually takes 00h 51m 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?

South Laurel is a useful midpoint, sitting about 19.5 miles from Camp Springs and 20.7 miles from Catonsville.

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

The direct path is about 33.7 miles (54.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.5 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 4:48 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.80 one way or $11.60 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 12.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Camp Springs and Partly Sunny near Catonsville.

Stop Ideas Near South Laurel

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around South Laurel and the surrounding midpoint area.
United States Capitol
Scenic stop 14.2 mi away

United States Capitol

Washington , DC
First St SE, Washington, DC 20004, United States
Rating 4.6/5 4,243 reviews Tourist attraction,Historical place,Historical landmark,Landmark,Federal government office
Stop photo coming soon
Practical stop 13.1 mi away

D C Government

Washington , DC
77 P St NE, Washington, DC 20002
Rating 5.0/5 2 reviews City government office,Telephone answering service
The John Wilson Building
Meeting point 14.7 mi away

The John Wilson Building

Washington , DC
1350 Pennsylvania Avenue NW, Washington, DC 20004
Rating 4.6/5 21 reviews City government office
Town Hall Liquor And Bar
Nearby stop 6.4 mi away

Town Hall Liquor And Bar

College Park , MD
8135 Baltimore Ave, College Park, MD 20740
Rating 4.3/5 319 reviews Liquor store,Bar

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to South Laurel.

RAIL

New Carrollton station

13 mi away
4300 Garden City Drive
RAIL

BWI Rail Station

19 mi away
7 Amtrak Way
RAIL

Washington Union Station

23 mi away
50 Massachusetts Ave NE
RAIL

Rockville station

26 mi away
251 Hungerford Drive at Park Rd.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Camp Springs and Catonsville. Straight-line distance: 33.67 mi (54.19 km).

Camp Springs

#1 Camp Springs

Census designated place in Prince George’s County, Maryland, United States

Population19,096
Coordinates38.8040000, -76.9066400
Altitude81
CountryUnited States
Catonsville

#2 Catonsville

A city in Baltimore County, Maryland.

Population41,567
Coordinates39.2720500, -76.7319200
Altitude146
CountryUnited States
Start: (-76.906652, 38.803973)
End: (-76.731988, 39.272037)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 65 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 20m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 00m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 48m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 40m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 34m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 30m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.42 gal
5.37 L · about $5.80
Round trip
$11.60
2.84 gal · 10.74 L
Estimated CO2
12.6 kg one way
Round trip: 25.2 kg / 56 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $5.80 $11.60
Mid-grade $4.60 $6.53 $13.06
Premium $4.95 $7.03 $14.07
Diesel $5.98 $8.49 $16.98

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 30, 2026

There is no time difference between Camp Springs and Catonsville. The current time is 18:14:59.

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.