How far is Catonsville, MD from Ocean Pines, MD?
The driving distance from Catonsville, MD to Ocean Pines, MD is about 121.4 miles (195.4 km), with a travel time of about 02h 58m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 104.2 miles (167.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 56m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 58m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in Maryland, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Catonsville and Ocean Pines.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Catonsville and Ocean Pines.
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Start on the route
11 m · 8 sec
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Turn left onto Frederick Road
2086 ft · 1 min · Frederick Road
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Take the ramp right toward I 695 South: Glen Burnie
1382 ft · 34 sec
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Merge slight left onto Baltimore Beltway
8.4 mi · 11 min · Baltimore Beltway
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Take the exit slight right toward MD 10 South: Severna Park
3143 ft · 1 min
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Continue on Arundel Expressway
5.9 mi · 8 min · Arundel Expressway
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Keep slight right to continue on Arundel Expressway
1.2 km · 1 min · Arundel Expressway
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Turn left onto Ritchie Highway
2.4 mi · 3 min · Ritchie Highway
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Continue on Governor Ritchie Highway
6.1 mi · 9 min · Governor Ritchie Highway
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Take the exit slight left toward US 50 East, US 301 North: Bay Bridge
919 ft · 23 sec
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Merge slight left onto Blue Star Memorial Highway
19.1 mi · 27 min · Blue Star Memorial Highway
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Keep slight right to continue on US 50 East: Ocean City, Rehoboth
6.9 mi · 10 min
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Turn left onto Queen Anne Highway
6.2 mi · 9 min · Queen Anne Highway
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Continue on Shore Highway
5.3 mi · 7 min · Shore Highway
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Take the exit slight right
1.4 mi · 2 min
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Turn slight right onto Franklin Street
2205 ft · 51 sec · Franklin Street
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Turn right onto South 5th Avenue
1.1 km · 2 min · South 5th Avenue
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Turn left onto Legion Road
86 m · 8 sec · Legion Road
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Turn right onto Shore Highway
8.1 mi · 11 min · Shore Highway
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Continue on Seashore Highway
7.5 mi · 9 min · Seashore Highway
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Market Street
2366 ft · 46 sec · Market Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto South Main Street
1.6 mi · 3 min · South Main Street
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Continue on Seashore Highway
10.9 mi · 17 min · Seashore Highway
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Turn right onto Dupont Boulevard
20 mi · 29 min · Dupont Boulevard
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Continue on Worcester Highway
4.2 mi · 6 min · Worcester Highway
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Take the exit slight right
1198 ft · 33 sec
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Continue on Worcester Highway
706 ft · 25 sec · Worcester Highway
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Turn left onto Race Track Road
1.6 mi · 3 min · Race Track Road
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Turn left onto Ocean Parkway
1.1 mi · 2 min · Ocean Parkway
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Turn right onto Capetown Road
718 ft · 37 sec · Capetown Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Windjammer Road
1389 ft · 1 min · Windjammer Road
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Turn right onto Newport Drive
675 ft · 35 sec · Newport Drive
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Turn left onto Harbor Mist Circle
37 m · 5 sec · Harbor Mist Circle
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Harbor Mist Circle
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Catonsville and Ocean Pines.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Dupont Boulevard
Turn right onto Dupont Boulevard
20 mi · 00h 29m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Sunny leaving Catonsville and Sunny near Ocean Pines.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Catonsville to Ocean Pines?
The road trip is about 121.4 miles (195.4 km) and usually takes 02h 58m 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?
Ridgely is a useful midpoint, sitting about 60.6 miles from Catonsville and 60.8 miles from Ocean Pines.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 104.2 miles (167.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 17.2 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 12:34 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.49 one way or $34.98 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 38 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Catonsville and Sunny near Ocean Pines.
Stop Ideas Near Ridgely
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 Ridgely.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Catonsville and Ocean Pines. Straight-line distance: 104.23 mi (167.75 km).
#1 Catonsville
A city in Baltimore County, Maryland.
| Population | 41,567 |
| Coordinates | 39.2720500, -76.7319200 |
| Altitude | 146 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Ocean Pines
Census designated place
| Population | 11,710 |
| Coordinates | 38.3953900, -75.1557400 |
| Altitude | 2 |
| Country | United States |
End: Ocean Pines (-75.15574, 38.39539)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 195 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 02m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 02m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 25m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 01m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 44m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 30m |
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 | $17.49 | $34.98 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $19.68 | $39.37 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $21.20 | $42.41 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $25.59 | $51.19 |
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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