How far is Catonsville, MD from Keedysville, MD?
The driving distance from Catonsville, MD to Keedysville, MD is about 60 miles (96.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 16m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 53.7 miles (86.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 16m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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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 Keedysville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Catonsville and Keedysville.
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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
15.7 mi · 17 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 40 Alternate: Braddock Heights, Middletown
1501 ft · 41 sec
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Turn straight onto Old National Pike
2.7 mi · 5 min · Old National Pike
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Continue on East Main Street
1.8 mi · 3 min · East Main Street
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Continue on Old National Pike
6.1 mi · 9 min · Old National Pike
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward South Main Street
35 m · 2 sec · South Main Street
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Exit the roundabout onto South Main Street
1.2 km · 1 min · South Main Street
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Turn left onto Potomac Street
1.2 km · 1 min · Potomac Street
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Continue on Shepherdstown Pike
1.6 mi · 2 min · Shepherdstown Pike
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Turn left onto Keedy Drive
141 m · 13 sec · Keedy Drive
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Continue on North Main Street
3139 ft · 2 min · North Main Street
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Turn left onto Antietam Drive
57 m · 10 sec · Antietam Drive
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Turn right onto Mount Vernon Drive
46 m · 7 sec · Mount Vernon Drive
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Mount Vernon Drive
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Catonsville and Keedysville.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 70 West
Continue straight
15.7 mi · 00h 17m
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.
Rain Showers leaving Catonsville and Rain Showers Likely near Keedysville.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Catonsville to Keedysville?
The road trip is about 60 miles (96.6 km) and usually takes 01h 16m 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 30 miles from Catonsville and 30.1 miles from Keedysville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 53.7 miles (86.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.3 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 3:58 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.66 one way or $17.32 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 18.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers around Catonsville and Rain Showers Likely near Keedysville.
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 Keedysville. Straight-line distance: 53.76 mi (86.52 km).
#1 Catonsville
A city in Baltimore County, Maryland.
| Population | 41,567 |
| Coordinates | 39.2720500, -76.7319200 |
| Altitude | 146 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Keedysville
Town in Washington County, Maryland, United States
| Population | 1,220 |
| Coordinates | 39.4862100, -77.6997100 |
| Altitude | 120 |
| Country | United States |
End: Keedysville (-77.69971, 39.48621)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 97 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 00m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 30m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 12m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 00m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 51m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 44m |
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 | $4.09 | $8.66 | $17.32 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $9.75 | $19.50 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $10.50 | $21.00 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $12.68 | $25.36 |
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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