How far is Catonsville, MD from Clarksburg, MD?
The driving distance from Catonsville, MD to Clarksburg, MD is about 39.5 miles (63.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 57m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 29.4 miles (47.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 54m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 57m.
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 Carroll County, Maryland, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Clear
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Catonsville and Clarksburg.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Catonsville and Clarksburg.
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Start on the route
11 m · 8 sec
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Turn left onto Frederick Road
2417 ft · 1 min · Frederick Road
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Take the ramp sharp left toward I 695 North
999 ft · 25 sec
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Merge slight left onto Baltimore Beltway
2 mi · 3 min · Baltimore Beltway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 70: Frederick, Local Traffic
951 ft · 23 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 70 West: Frederick
1.3 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left
14.1 mi · 15 min
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Continue straight
8.8 mi · 9 min
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Take the exit slight right toward MD 27: Damascus, Mount Airy
1829 ft · 47 sec
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Turn left onto Ridge Road
4.9 mi · 9 min · Ridge Road
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Turn left onto Woodfield Road
1.5 mi · 3 min · Woodfield Road
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Turn right onto Valley Park Drive
1.3 km · 2 min · Valley Park Drive
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Ridge Road
2.2 mi · 4 min · Ridge Road
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Turn right onto Hawkes Road
2066 ft · 1 min · Hawkes Road
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Turn left onto Piedmont Road
1.5 mi · 4 min · Piedmont Road
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Turn left onto Grand Elm Street
142 m · 18 sec · Grand Elm Street
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Turn right onto Snowden Farm Parkway
616 ft · 21 sec · Snowden Farm Parkway
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Turn left onto Stringtown Road
1.5 km · 2 min · Stringtown Road
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Turn right onto Frederick Road
589 ft · 17 sec · Frederick Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Frederick Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Catonsville and Clarksburg.
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 70 West
Merge slight left
14.1 mi · 00h 15m
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 Mostly Clear near Clarksburg.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Catonsville to Clarksburg?
The road trip is about 39.5 miles (63.5 km) and usually takes 00h 57m 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?
Sykesville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 19.7 miles from Catonsville and 19.8 miles from Clarksburg.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 29.4 miles (47.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.1 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 EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:36 PM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.48 one way or $10.96 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 12.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Catonsville and Mostly Clear near Clarksburg.
Stop Ideas Near Sykesville
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Sykesville.
Pennsylvania Station
BWI Rail Station
Frederick Airport, MD
Rockville station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Catonsville and Clarksburg. Straight-line distance: 29.38 mi (47.29 km).
#1 Catonsville
A city in Baltimore County, Maryland.
| Population | 41,567 |
| Coordinates | 39.2720500, -76.7319200 |
| Altitude | 146 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Clarksburg
Clarksburg is a place in Maryland, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 39.2387200, -77.2794300 |
| Altitude | 202 |
| Country | United States |
End: Clarksburg (-77.27943, 39.23872)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 63 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 18m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 59m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 47m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 39m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 33m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 29m |
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 | $3.94 | $5.48 | $10.96 |
| Mid-grade | $4.56 | $6.34 | $12.68 |
| Premium | $4.88 | $6.78 | $13.57 |
| Diesel | $6.29 | $8.75 | $17.50 |
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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