How far is Catonsville, MD from Bowleys Quarters, MD?
The driving distance from Catonsville, MD to Bowleys Quarters, MD is about 23.6 miles (38 km), with a travel time of about 00h 38m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 18.8 miles (30.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 16m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Census-designated place in Maryland, United States
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Driving Route Map
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Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Catonsville and Bowleys Quarters.
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Start on the route
11 m · 8 sec
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Turn left onto Frederick Road
2086 ft · 1 min · Frederick Road
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Take the ramp right toward I 695 South: Glen Burnie
1382 ft · 34 sec
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Merge slight left onto Baltimore Beltway
2.2 mi · 3 min · Baltimore Beltway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 95 North, I 95 South: Baltimore, Washington
1102 ft · 27 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 95 North: Baltimore
1.5 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left
4.7 mi · 6 min
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Keep slight left
5.7 mi · 8 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 40 East: Pulaski Highway
1850 ft · 45 sec
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Continue on Pulaski Highway
3.9 mi · 6 min · Pulaski Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward MD 700
1000 ft · 17 sec
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Continue on Martin Boulevard
1.8 mi · 3 min · Martin Boulevard
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Turn straight onto MD 150 East: Chase
620 ft · 23 sec
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Turn straight onto Eastern Boulevard
2.1 mi · 4 min · Eastern Boulevard
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Turn slight right
46 m · 8 sec
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Turn slight right onto Carroll Island Road
1.1 km · 2 min · Carroll Island Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Carroll Island Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Catonsville and Bowleys Quarters.
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
Keep slight left
5.74 mi · 00h 08m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Rain Showers leaving Catonsville and Showers And Thunderstorms near Bowleys Quarters.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Catonsville to Bowleys Quarters?
The road trip is about 23.6 miles (38 km) and usually takes 00h 38m 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?
Dundalk is a useful midpoint, sitting about 11.8 miles from Catonsville and 11.8 miles from Bowleys Quarters.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 18.8 miles (30.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.8 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 7:14 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.39 one way or $6.78 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers around Catonsville and Showers And Thunderstorms near Bowleys Quarters.
Stop Ideas Near Dundalk
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Catonsville and Bowleys Quarters. Straight-line distance: 18.78 mi (30.23 km).
#1 Catonsville
A city in Baltimore County, Maryland.
| Population | 41,567 |
| Coordinates | 39.2720500, -76.7319200 |
| Altitude | 146 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Bowleys Quarters
Census designated place
| Population | 6,755 |
| Coordinates | 39.3353900, -76.3902400 |
| Altitude | 14 |
| Country | United States |
End: Bowleys Quarters (-76.39024, 39.33539)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 38 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 47m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 35m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 28m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 23m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 20m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 17m |
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 | $3.39 | $6.78 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $3.82 | $7.63 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $4.11 | $8.22 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $4.96 | $9.93 |
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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