How far is Catonsville, MD from Chesapeake Ranch Estates, MD?
The driving distance from Catonsville, MD to Chesapeake Ranch Estates, MD is about 77.5 miles (124.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 53m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 66.2 miles (106.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 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.
Town in Maryland, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Catonsville and Chesapeake Ranch Estates.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Catonsville and Chesapeake Ranch Estates.
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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
6.4 mi · 9 min · Baltimore Beltway
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Take the exit slight left toward I 97 South: Annapolis, Bay Bridge
1.4 km · 1 min
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Continue straight
8.9 mi · 10 min
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Keep slight right to continue on MD 32 West, MD 3 South: Bowie, Crofton
17.9 mi · 27 min
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Turn left onto Village Drive West
70 m · 11 sec · Village Drive West
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Turn right onto Old Crain Highway
1.1 mi · 2 min · Old Crain Highway
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Continue on Marlboro Pike
1.2 km · 2 min · Marlboro Pike
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Turn right onto Green Landing Road
1334 ft · 38 sec · Green Landing Road
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Take the ramp left toward MD 4 South
1567 ft · 38 sec
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Merge slight left onto Stephanie Roper Highway
3.1 mi · 4 min · Stephanie Roper Highway
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Continue on Southern Maryland Boulevard
10.2 mi · 14 min · Southern Maryland Boulevard
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Continue on North Solomons Island Road
9 mi · 13 min · North Solomons Island Road
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Continue on South Solomons Island Road
15.2 mi · 21 min · South Solomons Island Road
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Take the exit slight left
72 m · 12 sec
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Turn left onto Rousby Hall Road
1.4 mi · 3 min · Rousby Hall Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Rousby Hall Road
55 m · 4 sec · Rousby Hall Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Rousby Hall Road
1.4 km · 2 min · Rousby Hall Road
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Turn left onto Coyote Trail
2342 ft · 2 min · Coyote Trail
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Turn right onto Catalina Drive
153 m · 14 sec · Catalina Drive
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Catalina Drive
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Catonsville and Chesapeake Ranch Estates.
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.
MD 32 West
Keep slight right to continue on MD 32 West, MD 3 South: Bowie, Crofton
17.9 mi · 00h 27m
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.
Partly Cloudy leaving Catonsville and Mostly Sunny near Chesapeake Ranch Estates.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Catonsville to Chesapeake Ranch Estates?
The road trip is about 77.5 miles (124.8 km) and usually takes 01h 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?
Upper Marlboro is a useful midpoint, sitting about 38.8 miles from Catonsville and 38.8 miles from Chesapeake Ranch Estates.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 66.2 miles (106.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.3 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 2:44 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.20 one way or $22.39 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 24.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Cloudy around Catonsville and Mostly Sunny near Chesapeake Ranch Estates.
Stop Ideas Near Upper Marlboro
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
City of Bowie
Chesapeake Beach Town Hall
Kenhill Center
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Upper Marlboro.
New Carrollton station
Washington Union Station
Union Station
BWI Rail Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Catonsville and Chesapeake Ranch Estates. Straight-line distance: 66.16 mi (106.48 km).
#1 Catonsville
A city in Baltimore County, Maryland.
| Population | 41,567 |
| Coordinates | 39.2720500, -76.7319200 |
| Altitude | 146 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Chesapeake Ranch Estates
Chesapeake Ranch Estates is a place in Maryland, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 38.3462400, -76.4177300 |
| Altitude | 30 |
| Country | United States |
End: Chesapeake Ranch Estates (-76.41773, 38.34624)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 125 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 35m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 56m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 33m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 17m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 06m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 58m |
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 | $11.20 | $22.39 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $12.60 | $25.20 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $13.57 | $27.15 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $16.39 | $32.77 |
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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