How far is Catonsville, MD from Lochearn, MD?
The driving distance from Catonsville, MD to Lochearn, MD is about 7.3 miles (11.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 12m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 4.8 miles (7.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 24m 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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Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Catonsville and Lochearn.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Catonsville and Lochearn.
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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
5.1 mi · 7 min · Baltimore Beltway
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Take the exit slight right toward MD 26: Liberty Road, Randallstown, Lochearn
120 m · 10 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on MD 26 East: Liberty Road, Lochearn
1155 ft · 30 sec
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Turn right onto Liberty Road
1.3 mi · 3 min · Liberty Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Liberty Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Catonsville and Lochearn.
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.
Baltimore Beltway
Merge slight left onto Baltimore Beltway
5.1 mi · 00h 07m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Catonsville and Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Lochearn.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Catonsville to Lochearn?
The road trip is about 7.3 miles (11.8 km) and usually takes 00h 12m 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?
Milford Mill is a useful midpoint, sitting about 3.7 miles from Catonsville and 3.7 miles from Lochearn.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 4.8 miles (7.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.5 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:06 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.06 one way or $2.12 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 2.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Catonsville and Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Lochearn.
Stop Ideas Near Milford Mill
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 Milford Mill.
Pennsylvania Station
BWI Rail Station
Rockville station
New Carrollton station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Catonsville and Lochearn. Straight-line distance: 4.77 mi (7.67 km).
#1 Catonsville
A city in Baltimore County, Maryland.
| Population | 41,567 |
| Coordinates | 39.2720500, -76.7319200 |
| Altitude | 146 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Lochearn
Census designated place
| Population | 25,333 |
| Coordinates | 39.3406600, -76.7221900 |
| Altitude | 126 |
| Country | United States |
End: Lochearn (-76.72219, 39.34066)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 12 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 14m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 10m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 08m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 07m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 06m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 05m |
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 | $1.06 | $2.12 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $1.20 | $2.39 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $1.29 | $2.58 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $1.55 | $3.11 |
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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