How far is Catonsville, MD from Aberdeen, MD?

The driving distance from Catonsville, MD to Aberdeen, MD is about 41.1 miles (66.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 54m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 34.5 miles (55.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 48m 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
41.11 mi
00h 54m
Flight
34.47 mi
55.48 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
34.47 mi
Kilometers
55.48 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
41.11 mi
Kilometers
66.16 km
Drive Time
00h 54m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 54m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Aberdeen
Mon, Apr 13, 4:09 PM EDT
Return by in Catonsville
Mon, Apr 13, 5:03 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Catonsville
2026-04-13T15:15
Arrive Aberdeen
Mon, Apr 13, 4:09 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 54m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:54 AM to 10:54 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:42 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Catonsville
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
White Marsh
MD

Community in Baltimore County Maryland

From Catonsville
20.6 mi
00h 27m
To Aberdeen
20.6 mi
00h 27m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
87°F
Monday

Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Mon, Apr 13 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
9 to 18 mph SW
Destination
79°F
Monday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Mon, Apr 13 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 12 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    11 m · 8 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Frederick Road

    2086 ft · 1 min · Frederick Road

  3. 3

    Take the ramp right toward I 695 South: Glen Burnie

    1382 ft · 34 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left onto Baltimore Beltway

    2.2 mi · 3 min · Baltimore Beltway

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward I 95 North, I 95 South: Baltimore, Washington

    1102 ft · 27 sec

  6. 6

    Keep slight left to continue on I 95 North: Baltimore

    1.5 km · 2 min

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    4.7 mi · 6 min

  8. 8

    Keep slight left

    6.4 mi · 9 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on Express Toll Lanes

    8.3 mi · 10 min · Express Toll Lanes

  10. 10

    Keep slight right

    91 m · 4 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight right onto John F. Kennedy Memorial Highway

    15.3 mi · 18 min · John F. Kennedy Memorial Highway

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward MD 22: Aberdeen, Churchville

    1572 ft · 38 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight right to continue on MD 22: Aberdeen, Churchville

    1329 ft · 32 sec

  14. 14

    Keep slight right to continue on MD 132: Aberdeen Town Center

    810 ft · 20 sec

  15. 15

    Turn straight onto West Bel Air Avenue

    1.7 mi · 3 min · West Bel Air Avenue

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Bel Air Avenue

Car Route Details

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

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
16 steps
2 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
38.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
John F. Kennedy Memorial Highway
15.3 mi · 37%
I 95 North
12.2 mi · 30%
Express Toll Lanes
8.33 mi · 20%
Baltimore Beltway
2.25 mi · 5%
West Bel Air Avenue
1.73 mi · 4%
MD 22
0.55 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

John F. Kennedy Memorial Highway

Merge slight right onto John F. Kennedy Memorial Highway

15.3 mi · 00h 18m

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 54m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 48m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+6.6 mi
34.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
White Marsh
00h 27m from Catonsville
Leave By
4:42 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

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

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 41.1 miles (66.2 km) and usually takes 00h 54m 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?

White Marsh is a useful midpoint, sitting about 20.6 miles from Catonsville and 20.6 miles from Aberdeen.

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

The direct path is about 34.5 miles (55.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.6 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 4:42 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.92 one way or $11.85 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 12.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near White Marsh

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

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

RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

18 mi away
1515 North Charles Street
RAIL

Aberdeen

27 mi away
18 East Bel Air Ave.
RAIL

BWI Rail Station

31 mi away
7 Amtrak Way
BUS

Kent Island, MD

49 mi away
3206 Main Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Catonsville and Aberdeen. Straight-line distance: 34.47 mi (55.48 km).

Catonsville

#1 Catonsville

A city in Baltimore County, Maryland.

Population41,567
Coordinates39.2720500, -76.7319200
Altitude146
CountryUnited States
Aberdeen

#2 Aberdeen

City in Harford County, Maryland, United States

Population15,964
Coordinates39.5095600, -76.1641200
Altitude29
CountryUnited States
Start: Catonsville (-76.73192, 39.27205)
End: Aberdeen (-76.16412, 39.50956)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 66 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 22m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 01m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 49m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 41m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 35m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 30m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.45 gal
5.49 L · about $5.92
Round trip
$11.85
2.9 gal · 10.98 L
Estimated CO2
12.9 kg one way
Round trip: 25.8 kg / 57 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $5.92 $11.85
Mid-grade $4.60 $6.67 $13.34
Premium $4.95 $7.18 $14.37
Diesel $5.98 $8.67 $17.34

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 Catonsville and Aberdeen. The current time is 15:15:00.

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.