How far is Catonsville, MD from East Riverdale, MD?

The driving distance from Catonsville, MD to East Riverdale, MD is about 30 miles (48.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 41m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 23.7 miles (38.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 22m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
29.94 mi
00h 41m
Flight
23.72 mi
38.17 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
23.72 mi
Kilometers
38.17 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
29.94 mi
Kilometers
48.18 km
Drive Time
00h 41m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 41m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in East Riverdale
Wed, Jun 3, 10:49 AM EDT
Return by in Catonsville
Wed, Jun 3, 11:31 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Catonsville
2026-06-03T10:08
Arrive East Riverdale
Wed, Jun 3, 10:49 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 41m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:41 AM to 7:41 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:08 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Catonsville
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
North Laurel
MD

Census-designated place in Howard County, Maryland, United States

From Catonsville
15 mi
00h 20m
To East Riverdale
15 mi
00h 20m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
81°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Jun 3 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 mph N
Destination
82°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Jun 3 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Catonsville and East Riverdale.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    11 m · 8 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Frederick Road

    47 m · 9 sec · Frederick Road

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Bloomsbury Avenue

    1.5 km · 2 min · Bloomsbury Avenue

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn left onto South Rolling Road

    1.4 km · 2 min · South Rolling Road

  5. 5

    Continue on South Rolling Road

    1657 ft · 39 sec · South Rolling Road

  6. 6

    Turn left onto I 195 East

    1.2 km · 47 sec

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward I 95 South: Washington

    2757 ft · 1 min

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    23 mi · 27 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward MD 201: Greenbelt, Bladensburg

    1921 ft · 47 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on MD 201 South: Kenilworth Avenue, Bladensburg

    79 m · 6 sec

  11. 11

    Turn straight onto Kenilworth Avenue

    2.9 mi · 5 min · Kenilworth Avenue

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Quesada Road

    564 ft · 25 sec · Quesada Road

  13. 13

    Continue on 54th Avenue

    156 m · 28 sec · 54th Avenue

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Quintana Street

    18 m · 3 sec · Quintana Street

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Quintana Street

Car Route Details

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

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
15 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
50.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 95 South
23.5 mi · 78%
Kenilworth Avenue
2.9 mi · 10%
South Rolling Road
1.2 mi · 4%
Bloomsbury Avenue
0.95 mi · 3%
I 195 East
0.73 mi · 2%
MD 201
0.36 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 95 South

Merge slight left

23 mi · 00h 27m

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 41m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 22m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+6.3 mi
23.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
North Laurel
00h 20m from Catonsville
Leave By
7:08 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Catonsville and Sunny near East Riverdale.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Catonsville to East Riverdale?

The road trip is about 30 miles (48.2 km) and usually takes 00h 41m 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?

North Laurel is a useful midpoint, sitting about 15 miles from Catonsville and 15 miles from East Riverdale.

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

The direct path is about 23.7 miles (38.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.3 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:08 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.33 one way or $8.66 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Catonsville and Sunny near East Riverdale.

Stop Ideas Near North Laurel

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

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

RAIL

BWI Rail Station

16 mi away
7 Amtrak Way
RAIL

New Carrollton station

21 mi away
4300 Garden City Drive
RAIL

Rockville station

25 mi away
251 Hungerford Drive at Park Rd.
RAIL

Washington Union Station

29 mi away
50 Massachusetts Ave NE

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Catonsville and East Riverdale. Straight-line distance: 23.72 mi (38.17 km).

Catonsville

#1 Catonsville

A city in Baltimore County, Maryland.

Population41,567
Coordinates39.2720500, -76.7319200
Altitude146
CountryUnited States
East Riverdale

#2 East Riverdale

Area in Prince George's County, Maryland, United States

Population15,509
Coordinates38.9620600, -76.9219200
Altitude11
CountryUnited States
Start: Catonsville (-76.73192, 39.27205)
End: East Riverdale (-76.92192, 38.96206)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 48 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 59m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 44m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 35m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 29m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 25m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 22m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.06 gal
4 L · about $4.33
Round trip
$8.66
2.12 gal · 8 L
Estimated CO2
9.4 kg one way
Round trip: 18.8 kg / 41 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $4.33 $8.66
Mid-grade $4.60 $4.87 $9.75
Premium $4.95 $5.25 $10.50
Diesel $5.98 $6.34 $12.68

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 · Jun 03, 2026

There is no time difference between Catonsville and East Riverdale. The current time is 10:08:22.

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.