How far is Catonsville, MD from Cabin John, MD?
The driving distance from Catonsville, MD to Cabin John, MD is about 38.2 miles (61.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 53m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 30.7 miles (49.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 46m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 53m.
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
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Unincorporated area in Montgomery and Prince George's County, Maryland, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Catonsville and Cabin John.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Catonsville and Cabin John.
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Start on the route
11 m · 8 sec
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Turn left onto Frederick Road
47 m · 9 sec · Frederick Road
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Turn right onto Bloomsbury Avenue
1.5 km · 2 min · Bloomsbury Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn left onto South Rolling Road
1.4 km · 2 min · South Rolling Road
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Continue on South Rolling Road
1657 ft · 39 sec · South Rolling Road
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Turn left onto I 195 East
1.2 km · 47 sec
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Take the exit slight right toward I 95 South: Washington
2757 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
18.9 mi · 22 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 495 West: Silver Spring, Bethesda, College Park
1 km · 1 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 495 West: Silver Spring, Bethesda
1.3 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto Capital Beltway
8.5 mi · 11 min · Capital Beltway
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Keep slight left to continue on Capital Beltway
4 mi · 6 min · Capital Beltway
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Take the exit slight right toward MD 190: Washington, Potomac
1364 ft · 33 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on MD 190: Washington, Potomac
730 ft · 18 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on MD 190 West: Potomac
110 m · 13 sec
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Turn left onto River Road
887 ft · 24 sec · River Road
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Turn sharp left onto Seven Locks Road
1.1 mi · 2 min · Seven Locks Road
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Turn left onto Tomlinson Avenue
960 ft · 43 sec · Tomlinson Avenue
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Turn right onto 77th Street
74 m · 11 sec · 77th Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · 77th Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Catonsville and Cabin John.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 95 South
Merge slight left
18.9 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 Catonsville and Sunny near Cabin John.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Catonsville to Cabin John?
The road trip is about 38.2 miles (61.5 km) and usually takes 00h 53m 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 19.1 miles from Catonsville and 19.1 miles from Cabin John.
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 7.5 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 4:44 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.52 one way or $11.03 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 12 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Catonsville and Sunny near Cabin John.
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 Catonsville and Cabin John. Straight-line distance: 30.69 mi (49.39 km).
#1 Catonsville
A city in Baltimore County, Maryland.
| Population | 41,567 |
| Coordinates | 39.2720500, -76.7319200 |
| Altitude | 146 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Cabin John
Census-designated place in Montgomery County, Maryland, United States
| Population | 2,280 |
| Coordinates | 38.9753900, -77.1580300 |
| Altitude | 52 |
| Country | United States |
End: Cabin John (-77.15803, 38.97539)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 62 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 16m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 57m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 45m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 38m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 32m |
| 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 | $5.52 | $11.03 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $6.21 | $12.42 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $6.69 | $13.38 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $8.07 | $16.15 |
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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