How far is Catonsville, MD from Frostburg, MD?

The driving distance from Catonsville, MD to Frostburg, MD is about 140.8 miles (226.6 km), with a travel time of about 02h 42m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 120.2 miles (193.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 24m 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
140.78 mi
02h 42m
Flight
120.15 mi
193.37 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
120.15 mi
Kilometers
193.37 km
Flight Time
00h 14m

Driving Distance

Road route
140.78 mi
Kilometers
226.56 km
Drive Time
02h 42m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 42m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Frostburg
Sun, Apr 19, 5:23 AM EDT
Return by in Catonsville
Sun, Apr 19, 8:05 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Catonsville
2026-04-19T02:41
Arrive Frostburg
Sun, Apr 19, 5:23 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 42m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:42 AM to 12:42 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:06 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
Williamsport
MD

Town of the United States

From Catonsville
70.3 mi
01h 21m
To Frostburg
70.5 mi
01h 21m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
62°F
Sunday

Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 to 14 mph W
Destination
57°F
Sunday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
15 to 20 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    11 m · 8 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Frederick Road

    2417 ft · 1 min · Frederick Road

  3. 3

    Take the ramp sharp left toward I 695 North

    999 ft · 25 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left onto Baltimore Beltway

    2 mi · 3 min · Baltimore Beltway

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward I 70: Frederick, Local Traffic

    951 ft · 23 sec

  6. 6

    Keep slight left to continue on I 70 West: Frederick

    1.3 km · 2 min

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    14.1 mi · 15 min

  8. 8

    Continue straight

    11.8 mi · 13 min

  9. 9

    Continue straight

    64.3 mi · 1 hr 9 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on US 40, I 68: Cumberland

    41.1 mi · 47 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward US 40 Alternate: La Vale

    1700 ft · 49 sec

  12. 12

    Turn left onto National Highway

    4.5 mi · 7 min · National Highway

  13. 13

    Continue on East Main Street

    1.6 km · 3 min · East Main Street

  14. 14

    Turn right onto North Water Street

    42 m · 9 sec · North Water Street

  15. 15

    Turn left

    5 m · 3 sec

  16. 16

    Turn right

    2 m · 1 sec

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
17 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 70 West
91 mi · 65%
US 40
41.1 mi · 29%
National Highway
4.46 mi · 3%
Baltimore Beltway
1.97 mi · 1%
East Main Street
1 mi · 1%
Frederick Road
0.46 mi
Longest Stretch

I 70 West

Continue straight

64.3 mi · 01h 09m

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
02h 42m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 24m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+20.6 mi
120.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Williamsport
01h 21m from Catonsville
Leave By
1:06 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Rain Showers leaving Catonsville and Chance Rain Showers near Frostburg.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 140.8 miles (226.6 km) and usually takes 02h 42m 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?

Williamsport is a useful midpoint, sitting about 70.3 miles from Catonsville and 70.5 miles from Frostburg.

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

The direct path is about 120.2 miles (193.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 20.6 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:06 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $20.31 one way or $40.61 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 44.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers around Catonsville and Chance Rain Showers near Frostburg.

Stop Ideas Near Williamsport

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

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

BUS

Hagerstown, MD

10 mi away
123 West Franklin Street
RAIL

Martinsburg station

20 mi away
229 East Martin St.
BUS

Hancock, MD

30 mi away
434 East Main Street
RAIL

Harpers Ferry

32 mi away
Potomac St. & Shenandoah St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Catonsville and Frostburg. Straight-line distance: 120.15 mi (193.37 km).

Catonsville

#1 Catonsville

A city in Baltimore County, Maryland.

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

#2 Frostburg

City in Allegany County, Maryland, United States

Population8,465
Coordinates39.6581400, -78.9283600
Altitude631
CountryUnited States
Start: Catonsville (-76.73192, 39.27205)
End: Frostburg (-78.92836, 39.65814)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 227 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 41m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 31m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 48m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 20m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 00m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 45m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.97 gal
18.8 L · about $20.31
Round trip
$40.61
9.94 gal · 37.6 L
Estimated CO2
44.2 kg one way
Round trip: 88.3 kg / 195 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $20.31 $40.61
Mid-grade $4.60 $22.86 $45.71
Premium $4.95 $24.62 $49.24
Diesel $5.98 $29.72 $59.44

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Catonsville and Frostburg. The current time is 02:41:49.

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.