How far is Catonsville, MD from Centreville, MD?

The driving distance from Catonsville, MD to Centreville, MD is about 52.2 miles (84 km), with a travel time of about 01h 15m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 39 miles (62.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 30m 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
52.21 mi
01h 15m
Flight
39.05 mi
62.84 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
39.05 mi
Kilometers
62.84 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
52.21 mi
Kilometers
84.02 km
Drive Time
01h 15m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 15m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Centreville
Sun, Apr 19, 2:14 AM EDT
Return by in Catonsville
Sun, Apr 19, 3:29 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Catonsville
2026-04-19T00:58
Arrive Centreville
Sun, Apr 19, 2:14 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 15m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:15 AM to 11:15 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:00 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
Cape Saint Claire
MD

Park in Anne Arundel County, Maryland, United States of America

From Catonsville
26.1 mi
00h 37m
To Centreville
26.1 mi
00h 37m

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
70°F
Sunday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    8.4 mi · 11 min · Baltimore Beltway

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward MD 10 South: Severna Park

    3143 ft · 1 min

  6. 6

    Continue on Arundel Expressway

    5.9 mi · 8 min · Arundel Expressway

  7. 7

    Keep slight right to continue on Arundel Expressway

    1.2 km · 1 min · Arundel Expressway

  8. 8

    Turn left onto Ritchie Highway

    2.4 mi · 3 min · Ritchie Highway

  9. 9

    Continue on Governor Ritchie Highway

    6.1 mi · 9 min · Governor Ritchie Highway

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight left toward US 50 East, US 301 North: Bay Bridge

    919 ft · 23 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto Blue Star Memorial Highway

    19.1 mi · 27 min · Blue Star Memorial Highway

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on Blue Star Memorial Highway

    5.7 mi · 8 min · Blue Star Memorial Highway

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward MD 213 North

    1814 ft · 50 sec

  14. 14

    Turn straight onto Centreville Road

    2 mi · 3 min · Centreville Road

  15. 15

    Continue on South Commerce Street

    829 ft · 15 sec · South Commerce Street

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Kidwell Avenue

    69 m · 10 sec · Kidwell Avenue

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Kidwell Avenue

Car Route Details

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

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
17 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
32.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Blue Star Memorial Highway
24.8 mi · 48%
Baltimore Beltway
8.36 mi · 16%
Arundel Expressway
6.59 mi · 13%
Governor Ritchie Highway
6.08 mi · 12%
Ritchie Highway
2.36 mi · 5%
Centreville Road
2.01 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

Blue Star Memorial Highway

Merge slight left onto Blue Star Memorial Highway

19.1 mi · 00h 27m

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
01h 15m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 30m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+13.2 mi
39 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Cape Saint Claire
00h 37m from Catonsville
Leave By
4:00 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Rain Showers leaving Catonsville and Chance Rain Showers near Centreville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 52.2 miles (84 km) and usually takes 01h 15m 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?

Cape Saint Claire is a useful midpoint, sitting about 26.1 miles from Catonsville and 26.1 miles from Centreville.

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

The direct path is about 39 miles (62.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.2 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 4:00 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.52 one way or $15.04 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 16.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Cape Saint Claire

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Cape Saint Claire, 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 Cape Saint Claire.

BUS

Kent Island, MD

20 mi away
3206 Main Street
RAIL

BWI Rail Station

27 mi away
7 Amtrak Way
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

33 mi away
1515 North Charles Street
RAIL

New Carrollton station

38 mi away
4300 Garden City Drive

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Catonsville and Centreville. Straight-line distance: 39.05 mi (62.84 km).

Catonsville

#1 Catonsville

A city in Baltimore County, Maryland.

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

#2 Centreville

Town in Maryland, United States

Population4,949
Coordinates39.0417800, -76.0663300
Altitude15
CountryUnited States
Start: Catonsville (-76.73192, 39.27205)
End: Centreville (-76.06633, 39.04178)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 84 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 44m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 18m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 02m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 52m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 44m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 39m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.84 gal
6.97 L · about $7.52
Round trip
$15.04
3.68 gal · 13.94 L
Estimated CO2
16.4 kg one way
Round trip: 32.7 kg / 72 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $7.52 $15.04
Mid-grade $4.60 $8.46 $16.92
Premium $4.95 $9.12 $18.23
Diesel $5.98 $11.00 $22.01

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 Centreville. The current time is 00:58:57.

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.