How far is Catonsville, MD from Germantown, MD?
The driving distance from Catonsville, MD to Germantown, MD is about 44.1 miles (70.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 59m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 29.7 miles (47.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 59m 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 00h 59m.
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Halfway Point
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Catonsville and Germantown.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Catonsville and Germantown.
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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
14.7 mi · 17 min
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Take the exit slight right toward MD 200 Toll West
1.5 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Intercounty Connector
9.5 mi · 12 min · Intercounty Connector
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Continue on Intercounty Connector
6.2 mi · 8 min · Intercounty Connector
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Continue straight
1.7 mi · 2 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 270 North: Frederick
2317 ft · 57 sec
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Merge slight left
4.5 mi · 6 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Middlebrook Road West
1561 ft · 38 sec
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Turn straight onto Middlebrook Road
1.4 km · 1 min · Middlebrook Road
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Turn left onto Great Seneca Highway
1.3 km · 2 min · Great Seneca Highway
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Turn right onto Dawson Farm Road
1757 ft · 52 sec · Dawson Farm Road
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Turn right onto Liberty Mill Road
1592 ft · 1 min · Liberty Mill Road
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Turn sharp right
21 m · 7 sec
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Turn right
3 m · 1 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 Germantown.
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
14.7 mi · 00h 17m
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 Germantown.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Catonsville to Germantown?
The road trip is about 44.1 miles (70.9 km) and usually takes 00h 59m 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?
Fairland is a useful midpoint, sitting about 22 miles from Catonsville and 22.1 miles from Germantown.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 29.7 miles (47.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 14.4 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 4:30 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.33 one way or $12.67 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 13.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Catonsville and Sunny near Germantown.
Stop Ideas Near Fairland
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
United States Capitol
D C Government
The John Wilson Building
Town Hall Liquor And Bar
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Fairland.
Rockville station
New Carrollton station
Washington Union Station
BWI Rail Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Catonsville and Germantown. Straight-line distance: 29.69 mi (47.78 km).
#1 Catonsville
A city in Baltimore County, Maryland.
| Population | 41,567 |
| Coordinates | 39.2720500, -76.7319200 |
| Altitude | 146 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Germantown
Census-designated place in Montgomery County, Maryland, United States
| Population | 86,395 |
| Coordinates | 39.1731600, -77.2716500 |
| Altitude | 134 |
| Country | United States |
End: Germantown (-77.27165, 39.17316)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 71 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 28m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 06m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 52m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 44m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 37m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 32m |
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 | $6.33 | $12.67 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $7.13 | $14.26 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $7.68 | $15.36 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $9.27 | $18.54 |
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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