How far is Catonsville, MD from Highfield-Cascade, MD?
The driving distance from Catonsville, MD to Highfield-Cascade, MD is about 63.3 miles (101.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 28m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 50.5 miles (81.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 56m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 28m.
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 Frederick County, Maryland, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Catonsville and Highfield-Cascade.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Catonsville and Highfield-Cascade.
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Start on the route
11 m · 8 sec
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Turn left onto Frederick Road
2417 ft · 1 min · Frederick Road
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Take the ramp sharp left toward I 695 North
999 ft · 25 sec
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Merge slight left onto Baltimore Beltway
2 mi · 3 min · Baltimore Beltway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 70: Frederick, Local Traffic
951 ft · 23 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 70 West: Frederick
1.3 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left
14.1 mi · 15 min
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Continue straight
11.8 mi · 13 min
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Continue straight
2.5 mi · 3 min
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Take the exit slight right toward MD 75: Libertytown, Hyattstown
2078 ft · 51 sec
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Turn right onto Green Valley Road
7.2 mi · 11 min · Green Valley Road
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Continue on Walnut Street
890 ft · 25 sec · Walnut Street
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Turn left onto Main Street
1753 ft · 32 sec · Main Street
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Turn right onto Woodsboro Road
5 mi · 7 min · Woodsboro Road
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Turn right onto Woodsboro Pike
2929 ft · 1 min · Woodsboro Pike
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Continue on Woodsboro Pike
60 m · 5 sec · Woodsboro Pike
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Turn right onto Woodsboro Creagerstown Road
2.6 mi · 4 min · Woodsboro Creagerstown Road
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Continue on Creagerstown Road
3.4 mi · 5 min · Creagerstown Road
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Turn right onto Jimtown Road
1.3 mi · 2 min · Jimtown Road
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Continue on East Main Street
1.6 km · 2 min · East Main Street
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Turn right onto North Church Street
1.3 km · 1 min · North Church Street
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Continue on Sabillasville Road
7.6 mi · 14 min · Sabillasville Road
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Continue on Military Road
2952 ft · 1 min · Military Road
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Turn right onto Highfield Road
794 ft · 40 sec · Highfield Road
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Turn left onto Cascade Road
862 ft · 38 sec · Cascade Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Cascade Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Catonsville and Highfield-Cascade.
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 70 West
Merge slight left
14.1 mi · 00h 15m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Catonsville and Partly Sunny near Highfield-Cascade.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Catonsville to Highfield-Cascade?
The road trip is about 63.3 miles (101.8 km) and usually takes 01h 28m 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?
New Market is a useful midpoint, sitting about 31.6 miles from Catonsville and 31.6 miles from Highfield-Cascade.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 50.5 miles (81.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.8 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 3:34 PM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.91 one way or $17.82 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 19.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Catonsville and Partly Sunny near Highfield-Cascade.
Stop Ideas Near New Market
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 New Market.
Frederick Airport, MD
Frederick, MD
Rockville station
Harpers Ferry
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Catonsville and Highfield-Cascade. Straight-line distance: 50.44 mi (81.18 km).
#1 Catonsville
A city in Baltimore County, Maryland.
| Population | 41,567 |
| Coordinates | 39.2720500, -76.7319200 |
| Altitude | 146 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Highfield-Cascade
Census-designated place in Washington County, Maryland
| Population | 1,112 |
| Coordinates | 39.7161600, -77.4828200 |
| Altitude | 422 |
| Country | United States |
End: Highfield-Cascade (-77.48282, 39.71616)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 102 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 06m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 34m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 15m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 03m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 54m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 47m |
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 | $4.00 | $8.91 | $17.82 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $10.27 | $20.53 |
| Premium | $4.93 | $10.98 | $21.97 |
| Diesel | $6.33 | $14.12 | $28.24 |
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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