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

The driving distance from Catonsville, MD to North Laurel, MD is about 14.9 miles (23.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 21m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 11.8 miles (19 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 42m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
14.84 mi
00h 21m
Flight
11.81 mi
19.01 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
11.81 mi
Kilometers
19.01 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
14.84 mi
Kilometers
23.89 km
Drive Time
00h 21m

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 21m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in North Laurel
Thu, Apr 23, 4:23 AM EDT
Return by in Catonsville
Thu, Apr 23, 4:44 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Catonsville
2026-04-23T04:02
Arrive North Laurel
Thu, Apr 23, 4:23 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 21m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:21 AM to 7:21 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:48 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Catonsville
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

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
West Elkridge
MD

City in Howard County, Maryland, United States of America

From Catonsville
7.4 mi
00h 10m
To North Laurel
7.5 mi
00h 10m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
77°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 6 mph NW
Destination
78°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 7 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    11 m · 8 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Frederick Road

    47 m · 9 sec · Frederick Road

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Bloomsbury Avenue

    1.5 km · 2 min · Bloomsbury Avenue

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn left onto South Rolling Road

    1.4 km · 2 min · South Rolling Road

  5. 5

    Continue on South Rolling Road

    1657 ft · 39 sec · South Rolling Road

  6. 6

    Turn left onto I 195 East

    1.2 km · 47 sec

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward I 95 South: Washington

    2757 ft · 1 min

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    10.4 mi · 12 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward MD 216 West: Scaggsville

    2985 ft · 1 min

  10. 10

    Turn straight

    2497 ft · 47 sec

  11. 11

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
11 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
74.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 95 South
10.9 mi · 73%
South Rolling Road
1.2 mi · 8%
Bloomsbury Avenue
0.95 mi · 6%
I 195 East
0.73 mi · 5%
MD 216 West
0.57 mi · 4%
Frederick Road
0.03 mi
Longest Stretch

I 95 South

Merge slight left

10.4 mi · 00h 12m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 21m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 42m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+3.1 mi
11.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
West Elkridge
00h 10m from Catonsville
Leave By
7:48 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Catonsville and Sunny near North Laurel.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 14.9 miles (23.9 km) and usually takes 00h 21m 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 7.4 miles from Catonsville and 7.5 miles from North Laurel.

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

The direct path is about 11.8 miles (19 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.1 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 7:48 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.12 one way or $4.25 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 4.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Catonsville and Sunny near North Laurel.

Stop Ideas Near West Elkridge

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 West Elkridge 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
Baltimore City Hall
Meeting point 10.8 mi away

Baltimore City Hall

Baltimore , MD
100 Holliday St, Baltimore, MD 21202
Rating 4.0/5 63 reviews City government office
Stop photo coming soon
Nearby stop 4.1 mi away

Relay Town Hall

Halethorpe , MD
1710 Arlington Ave, Halethorpe, MD 21227
Event venue

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to West Elkridge.

RAIL

BWI Rail Station

3 mi away
7 Amtrak Way
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

15 mi away
1515 North Charles Street
RAIL

New Carrollton station

31 mi away
4300 Garden City Drive
RAIL

Rockville station

39 mi away
251 Hungerford Drive at Park Rd.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Catonsville and North Laurel. Straight-line distance: 11.81 mi (19.01 km).

Catonsville

#1 Catonsville

A city in Baltimore County, Maryland.

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

#2 North Laurel

Census-designated place in Howard County, Maryland, United States

Population4,474
Coordinates39.1390000, -76.8705300
Altitude90
CountryUnited States
Start: Catonsville (-76.73192, 39.27205)
End: North Laurel (-76.87053, 39.139)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 24 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 29m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 22m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 17m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 14m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 12m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 11m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.52 gal
1.98 L · about $2.12
Round trip
$4.25
1.04 gal · 3.96 L
Estimated CO2
4.6 kg one way
Round trip: 9.2 kg / 20 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $2.12 $4.25
Mid-grade $4.60 $2.39 $4.78
Premium $4.95 $2.58 $5.15
Diesel $5.98 $3.11 $6.22

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Catonsville and North Laurel. The current time is 04:02:09.

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.