How far is Catonsville, MD from Fort George G Mead Junction, MD?
The driving distance from Catonsville, MD to Fort George G Mead Junction, MD is about 13.7 miles (22.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 23m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 10.6 miles (17 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 46m 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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This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
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Halfway Point
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City in Howard County, Maryland, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Catonsville and Fort George G Mead Junction.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Catonsville and Fort George G Mead Junction.
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Start on the route
11 m · 8 sec
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Turn left onto Frederick Road
47 m · 9 sec · Frederick Road
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Turn right onto Bloomsbury Avenue
1.5 km · 2 min · Bloomsbury Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn left onto South Rolling Road
1.4 km · 2 min · South Rolling Road
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Continue on South Rolling Road
1657 ft · 39 sec · South Rolling Road
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Turn left onto I 195 East
1.2 km · 47 sec
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Take the exit slight right toward I 95 South: Washington
2757 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
5.1 mi · 6 min
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Take the exit slight right toward MD 175 West, MD 175 East: Jessup, Columbia
1361 ft · 21 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on MD 175 East: Jessup
1758 ft · 45 sec
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Turn straight onto Rouse Parkway
2450 ft · 44 sec · Rouse Parkway
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Turn right onto Washington Boulevard
2.3 mi · 4 min · Washington Boulevard
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Turn left onto Guilford Road
1.8 mi · 4 min · Guilford Road
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Turn left onto Brock Bridge Road
68 m · 10 sec · Brock Bridge Road
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Turn left
32 m · 8 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Catonsville and Fort George G Mead Junction.
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.
I 95 South
Merge slight left
5.08 mi · 00h 06m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Sunny leaving Catonsville and Sunny near Fort George G Mead Junction.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Catonsville to Fort George G Mead Junction?
The road trip is about 13.7 miles (22.1 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?
West Elkridge is a useful midpoint, sitting about 6.9 miles from Catonsville and 6.9 miles from Fort George G Mead Junction.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 10.6 miles (17 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.1 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:44 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 Sunny around Catonsville and Sunny near Fort George G Mead Junction.
Stop Ideas Near West Elkridge
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
City of Bowie
Baltimore City Hall
Relay Town Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to West Elkridge.
BWI Rail Station
Pennsylvania Station
New Carrollton station
Rockville station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Catonsville and Fort George G Mead Junction. Straight-line distance: 10.55 mi (16.98 km).
#1 Catonsville
A city in Baltimore County, Maryland.
| Population | 41,567 |
| Coordinates | 39.2720500, -76.7319200 |
| Altitude | 146 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Fort George G Mead Junction
City in Howard County, Maryland, United States of America
| Population | 9,505 |
| Coordinates | 39.1259400, -76.7891400 |
| Altitude | 57 |
| Country | United States |
End: Fort George G Mead Junction (-76.78914, 39.12594)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 22 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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