How far is Catonsville, MD from Forestville, MD?

The driving distance from Catonsville, MD to Forestville, MD is about 39.6 miles (63.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 53m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 30.5 miles (49.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
39.56 mi
00h 53m
Flight
30.48 mi
49.05 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
30.48 mi
Kilometers
49.05 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
39.56 mi
Kilometers
63.67 km
Drive Time
00h 53m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 53m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Forestville
Thu, Apr 16, 4:24 AM EDT
Return by in Catonsville
Thu, Apr 16, 5:17 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Catonsville
2026-04-16T03:30
Arrive Forestville
Thu, Apr 16, 4:24 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 53m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:53 AM to 10:53 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:44 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
Calverton
MD

Unincorporated area in Montgomery and Prince George's County, Maryland, United States

From Catonsville
19.8 mi
00h 26m
To Forestville
19.8 mi
00h 26m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
91°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 14 mph SW
Destination
91°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 14 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    35.3 mi · 44 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward MD 4 North/West: Pennsylvania Avenue, Washington

    1976 ft · 49 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Avenue

    160 m · 8 sec · Pennsylvania Avenue

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward Marlboro Pike

    831 ft · 23 sec

  12. 12

    Turn straight onto Forestville Road

    826 ft · 26 sec · Forestville Road

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Marlboro Pike

    108 m · 12 sec · Marlboro Pike

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Pumphrey Drive

    23 m · 9 sec · Pumphrey Drive

  15. 15

    Turn left

    12 m · 3 sec

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
16 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
40.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 95 South
35.8 mi · 90%
South Rolling Road
1.2 mi · 3%
Bloomsbury Avenue
0.95 mi · 2%
I 195 East
0.73 mi · 2%
MD 4 North/West
0.37 mi · 1%
Marlboro Pike
0.22 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 95 South

Merge slight left

35.3 mi · 00h 44m

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 53m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 46m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+9.1 mi
30.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Calverton
00h 26m from Catonsville
Leave By
4:44 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Catonsville and Partly Sunny near Forestville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 39.6 miles (63.7 km) and usually takes 00h 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?

Calverton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 19.8 miles from Catonsville and 19.8 miles from Forestville.

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

The direct path is about 30.5 miles (49.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.1 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 4:44 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.68 one way or $11.36 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 12.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Catonsville and Partly Sunny near Forestville.

Stop Ideas Near Calverton

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Calverton and the surrounding midpoint area.
United States Capitol
Scenic stop 13 mi away

United States Capitol

Washington , DC
First St SE, Washington, DC 20004, United States
Rating 4.6/5 4,243 reviews Tourist attraction,Historical place,Historical landmark,Landmark,Federal government office
Stop photo coming soon
Practical stop 11.7 mi away

D C Government

Washington , DC
77 P St NE, Washington, DC 20002
Rating 5.0/5 2 reviews City government office,Telephone answering service
The John Wilson Building
Meeting point 13.2 mi away

The John Wilson Building

Washington , DC
1350 Pennsylvania Avenue NW, Washington, DC 20004
Rating 4.6/5 21 reviews City government office
Town Hall Liquor And Bar
Nearby stop 5.1 mi away

Town Hall Liquor And Bar

College Park , MD
8135 Baltimore Ave, College Park, MD 20740
Rating 4.3/5 319 reviews Liquor store,Bar

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Calverton.

RAIL

New Carrollton station

13 mi away
4300 Garden City Drive
RAIL

Rockville station

18 mi away
251 Hungerford Drive at Park Rd.
RAIL

Washington Union Station

19 mi away
50 Massachusetts Ave NE
RAIL

BWI Rail Station

26 mi away
7 Amtrak Way

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Catonsville and Forestville. Straight-line distance: 30.48 mi (49.05 km).

Catonsville

#1 Catonsville

A city in Baltimore County, Maryland.

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

#2 Forestville

Place in Maryland, USA

Population2,929
Coordinates38.8451100, -76.8749700
Altitude85
CountryUnited States
Start: Catonsville (-76.73192, 39.27205)
End: Forestville (-76.87497, 38.84511)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 64 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 19m
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.

One-way fuel
1.39 gal
5.28 L · about $5.68
Round trip
$11.36
2.78 gal · 10.56 L
Estimated CO2
12.4 kg one way
Round trip: 24.7 kg / 54 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $5.68 $11.36
Mid-grade $4.60 $6.39 $12.79
Premium $4.95 $6.89 $13.77
Diesel $5.98 $8.31 $16.62

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 16, 2026

There is no time difference between Catonsville and Forestville. The current time is 03:30:49.

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.