How far is Catonsville, MD from Burtonsville, MD?

The driving distance from Catonsville, MD to Burtonsville, MD is about 19.4 miles (31.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 27m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 15.5 miles (24.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 55m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
19.46 mi
00h 27m
Flight
15.45 mi
24.87 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
15.45 mi
Kilometers
24.87 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
19.46 mi
Kilometers
31.31 km
Drive Time
00h 27m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 27m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Burtonsville
Sun, Apr 19, 6:06 AM EDT
Return by in Catonsville
Sun, Apr 19, 6:34 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Catonsville
2026-04-19T05:39
Arrive Burtonsville
Sun, Apr 19, 6:06 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 27m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:28 AM to 7:28 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:34 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Catonsville
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

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
Jessup
MD

Locality in Howard and Anne Arundel counties, Maryland, United States

From Catonsville
9.7 mi
00h 13m
To Burtonsville
9.8 mi
00h 13m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
62°F
Sunday

Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 to 14 mph W
Destination
61°F
Sunday

Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
13 to 18 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    11 m · 8 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Frederick Road

    47 m · 9 sec · Frederick Road

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Bloomsbury Avenue

    1.5 km · 2 min · Bloomsbury Avenue

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn left onto South Rolling Road

    1.4 km · 2 min · South Rolling Road

  5. 5

    Continue on South Rolling Road

    1657 ft · 39 sec · South Rolling Road

  6. 6

    Turn left onto I 195 East

    1.2 km · 47 sec

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward I 95 South: Washington

    2757 ft · 1 min

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    12.9 mi · 15 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward MD 198 East, MD 198 West: Laurel, Burtonsville

    1334 ft · 18 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on MD 198 West: Burtonsville

    2473 ft · 33 sec

  11. 11

    Turn straight onto Sandy Spring Road

    2.4 mi · 5 min · Sandy Spring Road

  12. 12

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Old Columbia Pike

Car Route Details

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

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
12 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
61.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 95 South
13.4 mi · 69%
Sandy Spring Road
2.41 mi · 12%
South Rolling Road
1.2 mi · 6%
Bloomsbury Avenue
0.95 mi · 5%
I 195 East
0.73 mi · 4%
MD 198 West
0.47 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

I 95 South

Merge slight left

12.9 mi · 00h 15m

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 27m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 56m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+3.9 mi
15.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Jessup
00h 13m from Catonsville
Leave By
7:34 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Rain Showers leaving Catonsville and Rain Showers near Burtonsville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 19.4 miles (31.3 km) and usually takes 00h 27m 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?

Jessup is a useful midpoint, sitting about 9.7 miles from Catonsville and 9.8 miles from Burtonsville.

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

The direct path is about 15.5 miles (24.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.9 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:34 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.82 one way or $5.64 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers around Catonsville and Rain Showers near Burtonsville.

Stop Ideas Near Jessup

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 Jessup and the surrounding midpoint area.
Stop photo coming soon
Scenic stop 11.5 mi away

City of Bowie

Bowie , MD
8614 Chestnut Ave, Bowie, MD 20715
Museum
Baltimore City Hall
Meeting point 13.1 mi away

Baltimore City Hall

Baltimore , MD
100 Holliday St, Baltimore, MD 21202
Rating 4.0/5 63 reviews City government office
Town Hall Liquor And Bar
Nearby stop 14.4 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 Jessup.

RAIL

BWI Rail Station

8 mi away
7 Amtrak Way
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

22 mi away
1515 North Charles Street
RAIL

New Carrollton station

23 mi away
4300 Garden City Drive
RAIL

Rockville station

33 mi away
251 Hungerford Drive at Park Rd.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Catonsville and Burtonsville. Straight-line distance: 15.45 mi (24.87 km).

Catonsville

#1 Catonsville

A city in Baltimore County, Maryland.

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

#2 Burtonsville

Census-designated place in Montgomery County, Maryland, United States

Population8,323
Coordinates39.1112200, -76.9324800
Altitude149
CountryUnited States
Start: Catonsville (-76.73192, 39.27205)
End: Burtonsville (-76.93248, 39.11122)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 31 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 38m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 29m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 23m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 19m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 16m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 14m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.69 gal
2.6 L · about $2.82
Round trip
$5.64
1.38 gal · 5.2 L
Estimated CO2
6.1 kg one way
Round trip: 12.3 kg / 27 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $2.82 $5.64
Mid-grade $4.60 $3.17 $6.35
Premium $4.95 $3.42 $6.84
Diesel $5.98 $4.13 $8.25

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Catonsville and Burtonsville. The current time is 05:39:04.

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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.