How far is Catonsville, MD from Leonardtown, MD?
The driving distance from Catonsville, MD to Leonardtown, MD is about 83.7 miles (134.7 km), with a travel time of about 02h 01m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 68 miles (109.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 03m 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 02h 01m.
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.
Census designated place in Maryland, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Catonsville and Leonardtown.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Catonsville and Leonardtown.
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Start on the route
11 m · 8 sec
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Turn left onto Frederick Road
2086 ft · 1 min · Frederick Road
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Take the ramp right toward I 695 South: Glen Burnie
1382 ft · 34 sec
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Merge slight left onto Baltimore Beltway
6.4 mi · 9 min · Baltimore Beltway
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Take the exit slight left toward I 97 South: Annapolis, Bay Bridge
1.4 km · 1 min
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Continue straight
8.9 mi · 10 min
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Keep slight right to continue on MD 32 West, MD 3 South: Bowie, Crofton
18.2 mi · 27 min
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Continue on Crain Highway
15.5 mi · 22 min · Crain Highway
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Take the exit slight left toward Lexington Park, Leonardtown
1536 ft · 39 sec
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Merge slight right onto Mattawoman Beantown Road
3.2 mi · 5 min · Mattawoman Beantown Road
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Turn left onto Leonardtown Road
10.7 mi · 15 min · Leonardtown Road
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Continue on Three Notch Road
6.9 mi · 10 min · Three Notch Road
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Turn right onto Point Lookout Road
11.7 mi · 19 min · Point Lookout Road
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Turn right onto Washington Street
2132 ft · 1 min · Washington Street
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Turn left onto Fenwick Street
17 m · 1 sec · Fenwick Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Fenwick Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Catonsville and Leonardtown.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
MD 32 West
Keep slight right to continue on MD 32 West, MD 3 South: Bowie, Crofton
18.2 mi · 00h 27m
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 Showers And Thunderstorms near Leonardtown.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Catonsville to Leonardtown?
The road trip is about 83.7 miles (134.7 km) and usually takes 02h 01m 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?
Rosaryville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 41.9 miles from Catonsville and 41.8 miles from Leonardtown.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 68 miles (109.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.7 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 2:26 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.05 one way or $24.11 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 26.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers around Catonsville and Showers And Thunderstorms near Leonardtown.
Stop Ideas Near Rosaryville
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
United States Capitol
D C Government
THEARC: Town Hall Education Arts Recreation Campus
Kenhill Center
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Rosaryville.
New Carrollton station
Union Station
Washington Union Station
Lorton station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Catonsville and Leonardtown. Straight-line distance: 67.97 mi (109.38 km).
#1 Catonsville
A city in Baltimore County, Maryland.
| Population | 41,567 |
| Coordinates | 39.2720500, -76.7319200 |
| Altitude | 146 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Leonardtown
Town in Maryland, United States
| Population | 3,912 |
| Coordinates | 38.2912400, -76.6357900 |
| Altitude | 26 |
| Country | United States |
End: Leonardtown (-76.63579, 38.29124)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 135 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 47m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 05m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 40m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 23m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 11m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 02m |
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 | $12.05 | $24.11 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $13.57 | $27.13 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $14.61 | $29.23 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $17.64 | $35.28 |
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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