How far is Catonsville, MD from Dundalk, MD?

The driving distance from Catonsville, MD to Dundalk, MD is about 14 miles (22.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 23m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 11.4 miles (18.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 47m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
13.96 mi
00h 23m
Flight
11.41 mi
18.36 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
11.41 mi
Kilometers
18.36 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
13.96 mi
Kilometers
22.46 km
Drive Time
00h 23m

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 23m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Dundalk
Wed, Apr 22, 11:18 PM EDT
Return by in Catonsville
Wed, Apr 22, 11:42 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Catonsville
2026-04-22T22:54
Arrive Dundalk
Wed, Apr 22, 11:18 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 23m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:24 AM to 7:24 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:42 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
Baltimore
MD

The thirty-first most populous city in the United States and the center of the Baltimore metropolitan area.

From Catonsville
7 mi
00h 11m
To Dundalk
7 mi
00h 11m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
72°F
Today

Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 11:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 mph W
Destination
70°F
Today

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 10:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    2.2 mi · 3 min · Baltimore Beltway

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward I 95 North, I 95 South: Baltimore, Washington

    1102 ft · 27 sec

  6. 6

    Keep slight left to continue on I 95 North: Baltimore

    1.5 km · 2 min

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    4.7 mi · 6 min

  8. 8

    Keep slight right

    2.1 mi · 3 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right

    2192 ft · 55 sec

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Keith Avenue

    1.2 km · 2 min · Keith Avenue

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on Keith Avenue

    1002 ft · 36 sec · Keith Avenue

  12. 12

    Turn straight onto Broening Highway

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Broening Highway

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Belclare Road

    149 m · 21 sec · Belclare Road

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Dundalk Avenue

    575 ft · 20 sec · Dundalk Avenue

  15. 15

    Continue on Dundalk Avenue

    87 m · 13 sec · Dundalk Avenue

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Dundalk Avenue

Car Route Details

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

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
16 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
114.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 95 North
8.26 mi · 59%
Baltimore Beltway
2.25 mi · 16%
Broening Highway
1.59 mi · 11%
Keith Avenue
0.94 mi · 7%
Frederick Road
0.4 mi · 3%
I 695 South
0.26 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

I 95 North

Merge slight left

4.67 mi · 00h 06m

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 23m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 48m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+2.6 mi
11.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Baltimore
00h 11m from Catonsville
Leave By
7:42 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Catonsville and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Dundalk.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 14 miles (22.5 km) and usually takes 00h 23m 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?

Baltimore is a useful midpoint, sitting about 7 miles from Catonsville and 7 miles from Dundalk.

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

The direct path is about 11.4 miles (18.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.6 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 7:42 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.00 one way or $4.00 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 4.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Catonsville and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Dundalk.

Stop Ideas Near Baltimore

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Baltimore, 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 Baltimore.

RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

2 mi away
1515 North Charles Street
RAIL

BWI Rail Station

13 mi away
7 Amtrak Way
RAIL

New Carrollton station

43 mi away
4300 Garden City Drive
RAIL

Aberdeen

46 mi away
18 East Bel Air Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Catonsville and Dundalk. Straight-line distance: 11.41 mi (18.36 km).

Catonsville

#1 Catonsville

A city in Baltimore County, Maryland.

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

#2 Dundalk

Census-designated place in Maryland, United States

Population63,597
Coordinates39.2506600, -76.5205200
Altitude5
CountryUnited States
Start: Catonsville (-76.73192, 39.27205)
End: Dundalk (-76.52052, 39.25066)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 22 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 27m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 20m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 16m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 13m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 11m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 10m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.49 gal
1.86 L · about $2.00
Round trip
$4.00
0.98 gal · 3.72 L
Estimated CO2
4.4 kg one way
Round trip: 8.7 kg / 19 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $2.00 $4.00
Mid-grade $4.60 $2.25 $4.51
Premium $4.95 $2.43 $4.85
Diesel $5.98 $2.93 $5.86

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Catonsville and Dundalk. The current time is 22:54:43.

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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.