How far is Catonsville, MD from Fruitland, MD?
The driving distance from Catonsville, MD to Fruitland, MD is about 111.9 miles (180.1 km), with a travel time of about 02h 41m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 88.9 miles (143 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 23m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 41m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Town in Maryland, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Catonsville and Fruitland.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Catonsville and Fruitland.
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Start on the route
11 m · 8 sec
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Turn left onto Frederick Road
2086 ft · 1 min · Frederick Road
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Take the ramp right toward I 695 South: Glen Burnie
1382 ft · 34 sec
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Merge slight left onto Baltimore Beltway
8.4 mi · 11 min · Baltimore Beltway
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Take the exit slight right toward MD 10 South: Severna Park
3143 ft · 1 min
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Continue on Arundel Expressway
5.9 mi · 8 min · Arundel Expressway
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Keep slight right to continue on Arundel Expressway
1.2 km · 1 min · Arundel Expressway
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Turn left onto Ritchie Highway
2.4 mi · 3 min · Ritchie Highway
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Continue on Governor Ritchie Highway
6.1 mi · 9 min · Governor Ritchie Highway
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Take the exit slight left toward US 50 East, US 301 North: Bay Bridge
919 ft · 23 sec
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Merge slight left onto Blue Star Memorial Highway
19.1 mi · 27 min · Blue Star Memorial Highway
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Keep slight right to continue on US 50 East: Ocean City, Rehoboth
6.9 mi · 10 min
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Turn left onto Queen Anne Highway
6.2 mi · 9 min · Queen Anne Highway
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Continue on Shore Highway
5.3 mi · 7 min · Shore Highway
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Take the exit slight right
1.4 mi · 2 min
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Turn slight right onto Franklin Street
2205 ft · 51 sec · Franklin Street
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Turn right onto South 5th Avenue
1.1 km · 2 min · South 5th Avenue
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Turn left onto Legion Road
86 m · 8 sec · Legion Road
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Turn right onto Shore Highway
8.1 mi · 11 min · Shore Highway
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Continue on Seashore Highway
7.5 mi · 9 min · Seashore Highway
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Market Street
2366 ft · 46 sec · Market Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto South Main Street
1.6 mi · 2 min · South Main Street
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Turn right onto Sussex Highway
18.9 mi · 26 min · Sussex Highway
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Continue on North Salisbury Boulevard
3.8 mi · 5 min · North Salisbury Boulevard
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Continue on North Salisbury Boulevard
3.1 mi · 6 min · North Salisbury Boulevard
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Turn left onto East Carroll Street
120 m · 10 sec · East Carroll Street
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Turn right onto Eastern Shore Drive
1.6 km · 2 min · Eastern Shore Drive
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Continue on South Division Street
108 m · 15 sec · South Division Street
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Turn right onto West College Avenue
1248 ft · 34 sec · West College Avenue
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Turn left onto South Salisbury Boulevard
1.5 mi · 2 min · South Salisbury Boulevard
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Continue on North Fruitland Boulevard
2633 ft · 45 sec · North Fruitland Boulevard
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Turn straight onto West Main Street
91 m · 18 sec · West Main Street
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Turn slight right
53 m · 6 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 Fruitland.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Blue Star Memorial Highway
Merge slight left onto Blue Star Memorial Highway
19.1 mi · 00h 27m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Sunny leaving Catonsville and Sunny near Fruitland.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Catonsville to Fruitland?
The road trip is about 111.9 miles (180.1 km) and usually takes 02h 41m 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?
Hillsboro is a useful midpoint, sitting about 55.9 miles from Catonsville and 56 miles from Fruitland.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 88.9 miles (143 km), while the road route adds roughly 23 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 $16.14 one way or $32.28 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 35.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Catonsville and Sunny near Fruitland.
Stop Ideas Near Hillsboro
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Hillsboro.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Catonsville and Fruitland. Straight-line distance: 88.84 mi (142.97 km).
#1 Catonsville
A city in Baltimore County, Maryland.
| Population | 41,567 |
| Coordinates | 39.2720500, -76.7319200 |
| Altitude | 146 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Fruitland
City in Maryland
| Population | 5,326 |
| Coordinates | 38.3220600, -75.6202000 |
| Altitude | 11 |
| Country | United States |
End: Fruitland (-75.6202, 38.32206)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 180 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 43m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 47m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 14m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 51m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 35m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 23m |
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 | $16.14 | $32.28 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $18.17 | $36.33 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $19.57 | $39.14 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $23.62 | $47.24 |
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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