How far is Catonsville, MD from Glenmont, MD?

The driving distance from Catonsville, MD to Glenmont, MD is about 28 miles (45 km), with a travel time of about 00h 39m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 22.6 miles (36.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 19m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
27.96 mi
00h 39m
Flight
22.56 mi
36.3 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
22.56 mi
Kilometers
36.3 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
27.96 mi
Kilometers
45 km
Drive Time
00h 39m

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 39m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Glenmont
Fri, Oct 16, 1:16 AM EDT
Return by in Catonsville
Fri, Oct 16, 1:55 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Catonsville
2026-10-16T00:36
Arrive Glenmont
Fri, Oct 16, 1:16 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 39m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:40 AM to 7:40 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:10 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Catonsville
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

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
North Laurel
MD

Census-designated place in Howard County, Maryland, United States

From Catonsville
14 mi
00h 19m
To Glenmont
14 mi
00h 19m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
81°F
Friday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Fri, Oct 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 12 mph S
Destination
82°F
Friday

Patchy Fog then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Fri, Oct 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 13 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    1.2 km · 47 sec

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward I 95 South: Washington

    2757 ft · 1 min

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    14.7 mi · 17 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward MD 200 Toll West

    1.5 km · 1 min

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Intercounty Connector

    4.7 mi · 6 min · Intercounty Connector

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward MD 650: White Oak, Ashton

    1148 ft · 28 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on MD 650 South: White Oak

    108 m · 11 sec

  13. 13

    Turn left onto New Hampshire Avenue

    1.4 km · 1 min · New Hampshire Avenue

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Randolph Road

    2.9 mi · 6 min · Randolph Road

  15. 15

    Keep slight left

    52 m · 8 sec

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Georgia Avenue

    58 m · 18 sec · Georgia Avenue

  17. 17

    Turn left

    34 m · 6 sec

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
18 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
64.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 95 South
15.3 mi · 55%
Intercounty Connector
4.7 mi · 17%
Randolph Road
2.96 mi · 11%
South Rolling Road
1.2 mi · 4%
Bloomsbury Avenue
0.95 mi · 3%
MD 200 Toll West
0.92 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

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.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 39m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 20m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+5.4 mi
22.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
North Laurel
00h 19m from Catonsville
Leave By
7:10 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Catonsville and Patchy Fog then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Glenmont.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 28 miles (45 km) and usually takes 00h 39m 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?

North Laurel is a useful midpoint, sitting about 14 miles from Catonsville and 14 miles from Glenmont.

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

The direct path is about 22.6 miles (36.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.4 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:10 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.20 one way or $8.40 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Catonsville and Patchy Fog then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Glenmont.

Stop Ideas Near North Laurel

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

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

RAIL

BWI Rail Station

16 mi away
7 Amtrak Way
RAIL

New Carrollton station

21 mi away
4300 Garden City Drive
RAIL

Rockville station

25 mi away
251 Hungerford Drive at Park Rd.
RAIL

Washington Union Station

29 mi away
50 Massachusetts Ave NE

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Catonsville and Glenmont. Straight-line distance: 22.56 mi (36.3 km).

Catonsville

#1 Catonsville

A city in Baltimore County, Maryland.

Population41,567
Coordinates39.2720500, -76.7319200
Altitude146
CountryUnited States
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#2 Glenmont

Glenmont is a place in Maryland, United States.

Population0
Coordinates39.0578900, -77.0497000
Altitude135
CountryUnited States
Start: Catonsville (-76.73192, 39.27205)
End: Glenmont (-77.0497, 39.05789)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 45 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 55m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 41m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 33m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 27m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 23m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 20m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.99 gal
3.74 L · about $4.20
Round trip
$8.40
1.98 gal · 7.48 L
Estimated CO2
8.8 kg one way
Round trip: 17.6 kg / 39 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.24 $4.20 $8.40
Mid-grade $4.84 $4.79 $9.59
Premium $5.15 $5.09 $10.19
Diesel $6.36 $6.30 $12.60

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 · Oct 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Catonsville and Glenmont. The current time is 00:36:33.

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.