How far is Catonsville, MD from North Beach, MD?

The driving distance from Catonsville, MD to North Beach, MD is about 50.8 miles (81.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 16m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 40.5 miles (65.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 33m 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
50.75 mi
01h 16m
Flight
40.48 mi
65.15 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
40.48 mi
Kilometers
65.15 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
50.75 mi
Kilometers
81.67 km
Drive Time
01h 16m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 16m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in North Beach
Sun, Apr 19, 3:33 PM EDT
Return by in Catonsville
Sun, Apr 19, 4:50 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Catonsville
2026-04-19T14:16
Arrive North Beach
Sun, Apr 19, 3:33 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 16m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:17 AM to 11:17 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:56 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
Parole
MD

Provisional release from prison, with certain conditions such as probation in some states

From Catonsville
25.4 mi
00h 38m
To North Beach
25.4 mi
00h 38m

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
66°F
Sunday

Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
12 to 18 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Catonsville and North Beach.

  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 left to continue on Bay Bridge

    7.8 mi · 9 min

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on US 50 East, US 301 North: Annapolis, Bay Bridge

    1.3 km · 2 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on MD 665: Riva Road

    2898 ft · 50 sec

  10. 10

    Continue on Aris T Allen Boulevard

    1.3 km · 1 min · Aris T Allen Boulevard

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward MD 2: Parole, Edgewater

    1794 ft · 44 sec

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Solomons Island Road

    11.5 mi · 18 min · Solomons Island Road

  13. 13

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Solomons Island Road

    50 m · 2 sec · Solomons Island Road

  14. 14

    Exit the roundabout onto Solomons Island Road

    6.8 mi · 11 min · Solomons Island Road

  15. 15

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward West Friendship Road

    87 m · 4 sec · West Friendship Road

  16. 16

    Exit the roundabout onto West Friendship Road

    1.9 mi · 4 min · West Friendship Road

  17. 17

    Turn slight right onto Boyds Turn Road

    1 mi · 3 min · Boyds Turn Road

  18. 18

    Turn left onto 5th Street

    2.3 mi · 6 min · 5th Street

  19. 19

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Bay Avenue

    40 m · 6 sec · Bay Avenue

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Bay Avenue

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
20 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
1 merges, 7 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
39.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Solomons Island Road
18.3 mi · 36%
I 97 South
9.71 mi · 19%
Bay Bridge
7.79 mi · 15%
Baltimore Beltway
6.39 mi · 13%
5th Street
2.34 mi · 5%
West Friendship Road
1.98 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

Solomons Island Road

Turn right onto Solomons Island Road

11.5 mi · 00h 18m

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 16m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 34m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+10.3 mi
40.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Parole
00h 38m from Catonsville
Leave By
3:56 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Rain Showers leaving Catonsville and Rain Showers near North Beach.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Catonsville to North Beach?

The road trip is about 50.8 miles (81.7 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?

Parole is a useful midpoint, sitting about 25.4 miles from Catonsville and 25.4 miles from North Beach.

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

The direct path is about 40.5 miles (65.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.3 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 3:56 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.31 one way or $14.63 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 15.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Parole

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 Parole and the surrounding midpoint area.
Stop photo coming soon
Scenic stop 11.5 mi away

City of Bowie

Bowie , MD
8614 Chestnut Ave, Bowie, MD 20715
Museum
Annapolis City Hall
Meeting point 4.1 mi away

Annapolis City Hall

Annapolis , MD
160 Duke of Gloucester St, Annapolis, MD 21401
Rating 2.3/5 3 reviews City government office
Kenhill Center
Nearby stop 9.5 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 Parole.

BUS

Kent Island, MD

25 mi away
3206 Main Street
RAIL

BWI Rail Station

27 mi away
7 Amtrak Way
RAIL

New Carrollton station

29 mi away
4300 Garden City Drive
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

37 mi away
1515 North Charles Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Catonsville and North Beach. Straight-line distance: 40.48 mi (65.15 km).

Catonsville

#1 Catonsville

A city in Baltimore County, Maryland.

Population41,567
Coordinates39.2720500, -76.7319200
Altitude146
CountryUnited States
North Beach

#2 North Beach

Maryland

Population2,054
Coordinates38.7073400, -76.5310700
Altitude0
CountryUnited States
Start: Catonsville (-76.73192, 39.27205)
End: North Beach (-76.53107, 38.70734)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 82 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 41m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 16m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 00m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 50m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 43m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 37m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.79 gal
6.78 L · about $7.31
Round trip
$14.63
3.58 gal · 13.56 L
Estimated CO2
15.9 kg one way
Round trip: 31.8 kg / 70 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $7.31 $14.63
Mid-grade $4.60 $8.23 $16.46
Premium $4.95 $8.87 $17.74
Diesel $5.98 $10.70 $21.41

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 North Beach. The current time is 14:16:12.

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.