How far is Catonsville, MD from Maryland City, MD?
The driving distance from Catonsville, MD to Maryland City, MD is about 16.7 miles (26.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 28m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 13.2 miles (21.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 56m 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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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Howard County, Maryland, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Catonsville and Maryland City.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Catonsville and Maryland City.
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Start on the route
11 m · 8 sec
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Turn left onto Frederick Road
47 m · 9 sec · Frederick Road
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Turn right onto Bloomsbury Avenue
1.5 km · 2 min · Bloomsbury Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn left onto South Rolling Road
1.4 km · 2 min · South Rolling Road
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Continue on South Rolling Road
1657 ft · 39 sec · South Rolling Road
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Turn left onto I 195 East
3.3 mi · 4 min
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Take the exit slight right toward MD 295 South: Washington
1 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Baltimore-Washington Parkway
8.8 mi · 12 min · Baltimore-Washington Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward MD 198 East, MD 198 West: Fort Meade, U.S. Army Museum, Laurel, Laurel Racetrack
1156 ft · 33 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on MD 198 West: Laurel, Laurel Racetrack
134 m · 13 sec
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Turn straight onto Laurel Fort Meade Road
1883 ft · 50 sec · Laurel Fort Meade Road
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Turn left onto Red Clay Road
1025 ft · 32 sec · Red Clay Road
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Turn right
18 m · 5 sec
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Turn right onto Old Annapolis Road
549 ft · 21 sec · Old Annapolis Road
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Turn left onto Greensboro South
80 m · 16 sec · Greensboro South
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Turn left onto Old Line Avenue
67 m · 12 sec · Old Line Avenue
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Turn right onto Crumpton South
99 m · 20 sec · Crumpton South
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Turn left onto Yellow Springs South
1967 ft · 1 min · Yellow Springs South
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Wye Mills South
683 ft · 35 sec · Wye Mills South
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Turn left onto Vale Summit South
140 m · 20 sec · Vale Summit South
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Vale Summit South
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Catonsville and Maryland City.
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-Washington Parkway
Merge slight left onto Baltimore-Washington Parkway
8.78 mi · 00h 12m
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 leaving Catonsville and Mostly Sunny near Maryland City.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Catonsville to Maryland City?
The road trip is about 16.7 miles (26.8 km) and usually takes 00h 28m 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?
West Elkridge is a useful midpoint, sitting about 8.3 miles from Catonsville and 8.3 miles from Maryland City.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 13.2 miles (21.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.5 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 7:34 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.41 one way or $4.82 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Catonsville and Mostly Sunny near Maryland City.
Stop Ideas Near West Elkridge
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
City of Bowie
Baltimore City Hall
Kenhill Center
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to West Elkridge.
BWI Rail Station
Pennsylvania Station
New Carrollton station
Rockville station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Catonsville and Maryland City. Straight-line distance: 13.26 mi (21.34 km).
#1 Catonsville
A city in Baltimore County, Maryland.
| Population | 41,567 |
| Coordinates | 39.2720500, -76.7319200 |
| Altitude | 146 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Maryland City
Census designated place in Anne Arundel County, Maryland, United States
| Population | 16,093 |
| Coordinates | 39.0920500, -76.8177500 |
| Altitude | 65 |
| Country | United States |
End: Maryland City (-76.81775, 39.09205)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 27 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 33m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 24m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 19m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 16m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 14m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 12m |
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 | $2.41 | $4.82 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $2.71 | $5.43 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $2.92 | $5.85 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $3.53 | $7.06 |
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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