How far is Catonsville, MD from Lusby, MD?

The driving distance from Catonsville, MD to Lusby, MD is about 72 miles (115.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 43m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 61.3 miles (98.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 26m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
72.01 mi
01h 43m
Flight
61.35 mi
98.73 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
61.35 mi
Kilometers
98.73 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
72.01 mi
Kilometers
115.89 km
Drive Time
01h 43m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 43m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Lusby
Sun, Apr 19, 9:10 AM EDT
Return by in Catonsville
Sun, Apr 19, 10:53 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Catonsville
2026-04-19T07:27
Arrive Lusby
Sun, Apr 19, 9:10 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 43m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:43 AM to 11:43 AM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
3:04 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Catonsville
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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
Upper Marlboro
MD

Town in Maryland, United States

From Catonsville
36 mi
00h 51m
To Lusby
36 mi
00h 51m

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
69°F
Sunday

Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 21 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    11 m · 8 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Frederick Road

    2086 ft · 1 min · Frederick Road

  3. 3

    Take the ramp right toward I 695 South: Glen Burnie

    1382 ft · 34 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left onto Baltimore Beltway

    6.4 mi · 9 min · Baltimore Beltway

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight left toward I 97 South: Annapolis, Bay Bridge

    1.4 km · 1 min

  6. 6

    Continue straight

    8.9 mi · 10 min

  7. 7

    Keep slight right to continue on MD 32 West, MD 3 South: Bowie, Crofton

    17.9 mi · 27 min

  8. 8

    Turn left onto Village Drive West

    70 m · 11 sec · Village Drive West

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Old Crain Highway

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Old Crain Highway

  10. 10

    Continue on Marlboro Pike

    1.2 km · 2 min · Marlboro Pike

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Green Landing Road

    1334 ft · 38 sec · Green Landing Road

  12. 12

    Take the ramp left toward MD 4 South

    1567 ft · 38 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto Stephanie Roper Highway

    3.1 mi · 4 min · Stephanie Roper Highway

  14. 14

    Continue on Southern Maryland Boulevard

    10.2 mi · 14 min · Southern Maryland Boulevard

  15. 15

    Continue on North Solomons Island Road

    9 mi · 13 min · North Solomons Island Road

  16. 16

    Continue on South Solomons Island Road

    12.4 mi · 17 min · South Solomons Island Road

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Pardoe Road

    862 ft · 24 sec · Pardoe Road

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Pardoe Road

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
18 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
25 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
MD 32 West
17.9 mi · 25%
South Solomons Island Road
12.4 mi · 17%
Southern Maryland Boulevard
10.2 mi · 14%
I 97 South
9.71 mi · 13%
North Solomons Island Road
8.96 mi · 12%
Baltimore Beltway
6.39 mi · 9%
Longest Stretch

MD 32 West

Keep slight right to continue on MD 32 West, MD 3 South: Bowie, Crofton

17.9 mi · 00h 27m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
01h 43m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 26m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+10.7 mi
61.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Upper Marlboro
00h 51m from Catonsville
Leave By
3:04 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Rain Showers leaving Catonsville and Rain Showers near Lusby.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 72 miles (115.9 km) and usually takes 01h 43m 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?

Upper Marlboro is a useful midpoint, sitting about 36 miles from Catonsville and 36 miles from Lusby.

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

The direct path is about 61.3 miles (98.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.7 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 3:04 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.38 one way or $20.76 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 22.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Upper Marlboro

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 Upper Marlboro and the surrounding midpoint area.
Stop photo coming soon
Scenic stop 13 mi away

City of Bowie

Bowie , MD
8614 Chestnut Ave, Bowie, MD 20715
Museum
THEARC: Town Hall Education Arts Recreation Campus
Meeting point 13.3 mi away

THEARC: Town Hall Education Arts Recreation Campus

Washington , DC
1901 Mississippi Ave SE, Washington, DC 20020
Rating 4.7/5 64 reviews Recreation center,City Hall
Kenhill Center
Nearby stop 9.6 mi away

Kenhill Center

Bowie , MD
2614 Kenhill Dr, Bowie, MD 20715
Rating 4.6/5 25 reviews Community center

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Upper Marlboro.

RAIL

New Carrollton station

18 mi away
4300 Garden City Drive
RAIL

Washington Union Station

24 mi away
50 Massachusetts Ave NE
RAIL

Union Station

27 mi away
110 Callahan Drive
RAIL

BWI Rail Station

42 mi away
7 Amtrak Way

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Catonsville and Lusby. Straight-line distance: 61.35 mi (98.73 km).

Catonsville

#1 Catonsville

A city in Baltimore County, Maryland.

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

#2 Lusby

Census designated place in Calvert County, Maryland

Population1,835
Coordinates38.4106800, -76.4552300
Altitude31
CountryUnited States
Start: Catonsville (-76.73192, 39.27205)
End: Lusby (-76.45523, 38.41068)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 116 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 23m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 48m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 26m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 12m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 01m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 53m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.54 gal
9.62 L · about $10.38
Round trip
$20.76
5.08 gal · 19.24 L
Estimated CO2
22.6 kg one way
Round trip: 45.1 kg / 99 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $10.38 $20.76
Mid-grade $4.60 $11.68 $23.36
Premium $4.95 $12.58 $25.17
Diesel $5.98 $15.19 $30.38

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 Lusby. The current time is 07:27:04.

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.