How far is Catonsville, MD from Hillandale, MD?

The driving distance from Catonsville, MD to Hillandale, MD is about 24.3 miles (39.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 34m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 21.4 miles (34.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 08m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
24.3 mi
00h 34m
Flight
21.36 mi
34.38 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
21.36 mi
Kilometers
34.38 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
24.3 mi
Kilometers
39.1 km
Drive Time
00h 34m

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 34m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Hillandale
Sun, Apr 19, 3:49 AM EDT
Return by in Catonsville
Sun, Apr 19, 4:23 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Catonsville
2026-04-19T03:15
Arrive Hillandale
Sun, Apr 19, 3:49 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 34m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:34 AM to 7:34 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:22 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
12.1 mi
00h 17m
To Hillandale
12.2 mi
00h 17m

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
63°F
Sunday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
9 to 13 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    17.2 mi · 20 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward MD 212 West: Calverton

    3254 ft · 43 sec

  10. 10

    Turn straight onto Powder Mill Road

    2.4 mi · 4 min · Powder Mill Road

  11. 11

    Continue on Powder Mill Road

    2138 ft · 45 sec · Powder Mill Road

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Sweetbriar Parkway

    112 m · 17 sec · Sweetbriar Parkway

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Gatewood Place

    93 m · 15 sec · Gatewood Place

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Overlook Drive

    100 m · 19 sec · Overlook Drive

  15. 15

    Turn right

    53 m · 13 sec

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
16 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
65.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 95 South
17.8 mi · 73%
Powder Mill Road
2.78 mi · 11%
South Rolling Road
1.2 mi · 5%
Bloomsbury Avenue
0.95 mi · 4%
I 195 East
0.73 mi · 3%
MD 212 West
0.62 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

I 95 South

Merge slight left

17.2 mi · 00h 20m

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 34m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 08m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+2.9 mi
21.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
North Laurel
00h 17m from Catonsville
Leave By
7:22 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Rain Showers leaving Catonsville and Rain Showers Likely near Hillandale.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 24.3 miles (39.1 km) and usually takes 00h 34m 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 12.1 miles from Catonsville and 12.2 miles from Hillandale.

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

The direct path is about 21.4 miles (34.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.9 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 7:22 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.51 one way or $7.03 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers around Catonsville and Rain Showers Likely near Hillandale.

Stop Ideas Near North 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 North Laurel and the surrounding midpoint area.
Stop photo coming soon
Scenic stop 10.6 mi away

City of Bowie

Bowie , MD
8614 Chestnut Ave, Bowie, MD 20715
Museum
Riverdale Park Town Hall
Meeting point 14.1 mi away

Riverdale Park Town Hall

Riverdale , MD
5008 Queensbury Rd, Riverdale, MD 20737
Rating 3.8/5 5 reviews City Hall
Town Hall Liquor And Bar
Nearby stop 12.3 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 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 Hillandale. Straight-line distance: 21.36 mi (34.38 km).

Catonsville

#1 Catonsville

A city in Baltimore County, Maryland.

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

#2 Hillandale

Census-designated place Maryland, United States

Population6,043
Coordinates39.0265000, -76.9741400
Altitude80
CountryUnited States
Start: Catonsville (-76.73192, 39.27205)
End: Hillandale (-76.97414, 39.0265)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 39 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 48m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 36m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 29m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 24m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 20m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 18m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.86 gal
3.25 L · about $3.51
Round trip
$7.03
1.72 gal · 6.5 L
Estimated CO2
7.6 kg one way
Round trip: 15.3 kg / 34 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $3.51 $7.03
Mid-grade $4.60 $3.96 $7.91
Premium $4.95 $4.26 $8.52
Diesel $5.98 $5.14 $10.29

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 Hillandale. The current time is 03:15:42.

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.