How far is Catonsville, MD from Glassmanor, MD?

The driving distance from Catonsville, MD to Glassmanor, MD is about 38.8 miles (62.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 59m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 34.4 miles (55.4 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 EST.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
38.85 mi
00h 59m
Flight
34.42 mi
55.39 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
34.42 mi
Kilometers
55.39 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
38.85 mi
Kilometers
62.52 km
Drive Time
00h 59m

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 59m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Glassmanor
Sat, Nov 7, 12:54 AM EST
Return by in Catonsville
Sat, Nov 7, 1:54 AM EST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Catonsville
2026-11-06T23:55
Arrive Glassmanor
Sat, Nov 7, 12:54 AM EST
Route Timing
00h 59m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:00 AM to 11:00 AM EST

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

Leave by
4:30 PM EST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Catonsville
9:30 PM EST
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
South Laurel
MD

Census designated place in Prince George’s County, Maryland, United States

From Catonsville
19.4 mi
00h 29m
To Glassmanor
19.4 mi
00h 29m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
67°F
This Afternoon

Scattered Rain Showers

Starts
Fri, Nov 6 4:00 PM EST
Wind
3 mph SW
Destination
67°F
This Afternoon

Scattered Rain Showers

Starts
Fri, Nov 6 4:00 PM EST
Wind
5 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    3.3 mi · 4 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward MD 295 South: Washington

    1 km · 1 min

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Baltimore-Washington Parkway

    23.2 mi · 32 min · Baltimore-Washington Parkway

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on US 50 East: Richmond, Annapolis

    2902 ft · 35 sec

  10. 10

    Continue on Kenilworth Avenue Freeway

    2.2 mi · 3 min · Kenilworth Avenue Freeway

  11. 11

    Continue on Anacostia Freeway

    4 mi · 7 min · Anacostia Freeway

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward South Capitol Street, JBAB

    1271 ft · 27 sec

  13. 13

    Continue straight

    996 ft · 21 sec

  14. 14

    Turn straight onto South Capitol Street Southwest

    1.6 km · 2 min · South Capitol Street Southwest

  15. 15

    Continue on South Capitol Street

    1 mi · 3 min · South Capitol Street

  16. 16

    Continue on Indian Head Highway

    984 ft · 30 sec · Indian Head Highway

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Audrey Lane

    122 m · 15 sec · Audrey Lane

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Audrey Lane

Car Route Details

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

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
18 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
46.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Baltimore-Washington Parkway
23.2 mi · 60%
Anacostia Freeway
4.02 mi · 10%
I 195 East
3.33 mi · 9%
Kenilworth Avenue Freeway
2.19 mi · 6%
South Capitol Street
1.44 mi · 4%
South Rolling Road
1.2 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Baltimore-Washington Parkway

Merge slight left onto Baltimore-Washington Parkway

23.2 mi · 00h 32m

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 59m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 00m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+4.4 mi
34.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
South Laurel
00h 29m from Catonsville
Leave By
4:30 PM EST
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Scattered Rain Showers leaving Catonsville and Scattered Rain Showers near Glassmanor.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 38.8 miles (62.5 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?

South Laurel is a useful midpoint, sitting about 19.4 miles from Catonsville and 19.4 miles from Glassmanor.

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

The direct path is about 34.4 miles (55.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.4 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 EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:30 PM EST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.42 one way or $10.84 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 12.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Scattered Rain Showers around Catonsville and Scattered Rain Showers near Glassmanor.

Stop Ideas Near South Laurel

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 South Laurel and the surrounding midpoint area.
United States Capitol
Scenic stop 13.9 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 12.8 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 14.4 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 6.1 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 South Laurel.

RAIL

New Carrollton station

13 mi away
4300 Garden City Drive
RAIL

BWI Rail Station

19 mi away
7 Amtrak Way
RAIL

Washington Union Station

23 mi away
50 Massachusetts Ave NE
RAIL

Rockville station

26 mi away
251 Hungerford Drive at Park Rd.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Catonsville and Glassmanor. Straight-line distance: 34.42 mi (55.39 km).

Catonsville

#1 Catonsville

A city in Baltimore County, Maryland.

Population41,567
Coordinates39.2720500, -76.7319200
Altitude146
CountryUnited States
Photo coming soon

#2 Glassmanor

Glassmanor is a place in Maryland, United States.

Population0
Coordinates38.8190000, -76.9985900
Altitude19
CountryUnited States
Start: Catonsville (-76.73192, 39.27205)
End: Glassmanor (-76.99859, 38.819)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 63 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 17m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 58m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 46m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 38m
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
1.37 gal
5.19 L · about $5.42
Round trip
$10.84
2.74 gal · 10.38 L
Estimated CO2
12.2 kg one way
Round trip: 24.4 kg / 54 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $5.42 $10.84
Mid-grade $4.57 $6.26 $12.53
Premium $4.89 $6.70 $13.41
Diesel $6.30 $8.63 $17.27

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 · Nov 06, 2026

There is no time difference between Catonsville and Glassmanor. The current time is 23:55:01.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.