How far is Catonsville, MD from Fallston, MD?

The driving distance from Catonsville, MD to Fallston, MD is about 35.1 miles (56.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 48m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 24 miles (38.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 37m 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
35.14 mi
00h 48m
Flight
23.97 mi
38.57 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
23.97 mi
Kilometers
38.57 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
35.14 mi
Kilometers
56.55 km
Drive Time
00h 48m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 48m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Fallston
Thu, Apr 23, 3:30 AM EDT
Return by in Catonsville
Thu, Apr 23, 4:19 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Catonsville
2026-04-23T02:41
Arrive Fallston
Thu, Apr 23, 3:30 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 48m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:49 AM to 10:49 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:52 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
Overlea
MD

Census designated place

From Catonsville
17.6 mi
00h 24m
To Fallston
17.6 mi
00h 24m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
77°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 6 mph NW
Destination
75°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 7 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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 left

    6.4 mi · 9 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on Express Toll Lanes

    8.3 mi · 10 min · Express Toll Lanes

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on Express Toll Lanes

    5.3 mi · 6 min · Express Toll Lanes

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight left

    902 ft · 22 sec

  12. 12

    Turn sharp left onto Mountain Road

    4.8 mi · 8 min · Mountain Road

  13. 13

    Continue on Fallston Road

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Fallston Road

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Watervale Road

    939 ft · 27 sec · Watervale Road

  15. 15

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Old Fallston Road

    81 m · 7 sec · Old Fallston Road

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Old Fallston Road

Car Route Details

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

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
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
45.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Express Toll Lanes
13.8 mi · 39%
I 95 North
12.2 mi · 35%
Mountain Road
4.78 mi · 14%
Baltimore Beltway
2.25 mi · 6%
Fallston Road
1.26 mi · 4%
Frederick Road
0.4 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Express Toll Lanes

Keep slight left to continue on Express Toll Lanes

8.27 mi · 00h 10m

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
00h 48m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 38m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+11.1 mi
24 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Overlea
00h 24m from Catonsville
Leave By
4:52 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Catonsville and Sunny near Fallston.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 35.1 miles (56.5 km) and usually takes 00h 48m 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?

Overlea is a useful midpoint, sitting about 17.6 miles from Catonsville and 17.6 miles from Fallston.

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

The direct path is about 24 miles (38.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.1 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 EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:52 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.07 one way or $10.13 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Catonsville and Sunny near Fallston.

Stop Ideas Near Overlea

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

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

RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

10 mi away
1515 North Charles Street
RAIL

BWI Rail Station

24 mi away
7 Amtrak Way
RAIL

Aberdeen

35 mi away
18 East Bel Air Ave.
BUS

Kent Island, MD

50 mi away
3206 Main Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Catonsville and Fallston. Straight-line distance: 23.97 mi (38.57 km).

Catonsville

#1 Catonsville

A city in Baltimore County, Maryland.

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

#2 Fallston

Census designated place

Population8,958
Coordinates39.5145500, -76.4110700
Altitude142
CountryUnited States
Start: Catonsville (-76.73192, 39.27205)
End: Fallston (-76.41107, 39.51455)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 57 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 10m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 52m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 42m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 35m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 30m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 26m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.24 gal
4.69 L · about $5.07
Round trip
$10.13
2.48 gal · 9.38 L
Estimated CO2
11 kg one way
Round trip: 22 kg / 49 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $5.07 $10.13
Mid-grade $4.60 $5.70 $11.41
Premium $4.95 $6.14 $12.29
Diesel $5.98 $7.42 $14.83

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 Fallston. The current time is 02:41:39.

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.