How far is Catonsville, MD from Hancock, MD?

The driving distance from Catonsville, MD to Hancock, MD is about 93.1 miles (149.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 46m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 82.6 miles (133 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 32m 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
93.07 mi
01h 46m
Flight
82.65 mi
133.01 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
82.65 mi
Kilometers
133.01 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
93.07 mi
Kilometers
149.78 km
Drive Time
01h 46m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 46m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Hancock
Sun, Apr 19, 10:54 AM EDT
Return by in Catonsville
Sun, Apr 19, 12:40 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Catonsville
2026-04-19T09:08
Arrive Hancock
Sun, Apr 19, 10:54 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 46m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:46 AM to 11:46 AM EDT

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

Leave by
2:58 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

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Braddock Heights
MD

Town in Frederick County, Maryland, United States

From Catonsville
46.5 mi
00h 53m
To Hancock
46.6 mi
00h 53m

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
56°F
Sunday

Scattered Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
12 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    61.7 mi · 1 hr 6 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight left toward MD 144: Hancock

    2164 ft · 53 sec

  11. 11

    Turn right onto East Main Street

    1.5 mi · 4 min · East Main Street

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Taney Alley

    7 m · 1 sec · Taney Alley

  13. 13

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Taney Alley

Car Route Details

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

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
13 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
14 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 70 West
88.4 mi · 95%
Baltimore Beltway
1.97 mi · 2%
East Main Street
1.47 mi · 2%
Frederick Road
0.46 mi
MD 144
0.41 mi
I 695 North
0.19 mi
Longest Stretch

I 70 West

Continue straight

61.7 mi · 01h 06m

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
01h 46m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 32m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+10.5 mi
82.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Braddock Heights
00h 53m from Catonsville
Leave By
2:58 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Rain Showers leaving Catonsville and Scattered Rain Showers near Hancock.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 93.1 miles (149.8 km) and usually takes 01h 46m 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?

Braddock Heights is a useful midpoint, sitting about 46.5 miles from Catonsville and 46.6 miles from Hancock.

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

The direct path is about 82.6 miles (133 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.5 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 2:58 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.40 one way or $26.80 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 29.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Braddock Heights

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

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

RAIL

Frederick, MD

8 mi away
100 South East Street
BUS

Frederick Airport, MD

10 mi away
1341 Hughes Ford Road
RAIL

Harpers Ferry

22 mi away
Potomac St. & Shenandoah St.
BUS

Hagerstown, MD

31 mi away
123 West Franklin Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Catonsville and Hancock. Straight-line distance: 82.65 mi (133.01 km).

Catonsville

#1 Catonsville

A city in Baltimore County, Maryland.

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

#2 Hancock

Town in Maryland

Population1,522
Coordinates39.6989800, -78.1797300
Altitude134
CountryUnited States
Start: Catonsville (-76.73192, 39.27205)
End: Hancock (-78.17973, 39.69898)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 150 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 06m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 19m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 51m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 33m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 19m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 09m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.28 gal
12.43 L · about $13.40
Round trip
$26.80
6.56 gal · 24.86 L
Estimated CO2
29.1 kg one way
Round trip: 58.3 kg / 129 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $13.40 $26.80
Mid-grade $4.60 $15.08 $30.17
Premium $4.95 $16.25 $32.50
Diesel $5.98 $19.61 $39.23

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 Hancock. The current time is 09:08:27.

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.