How far is Catonsville, MD from Overlea, MD?
The driving distance from Catonsville, MD to Overlea, MD is about 20.9 miles (33.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 31m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 12.9 miles (20.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 02m 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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Census-designated place in Maryland, United States
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Catonsville and Overlea.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Catonsville and Overlea.
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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
2.2 mi · 3 min · Baltimore Beltway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 95 North, I 95 South: Baltimore, Washington
1102 ft · 27 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 95 North: Baltimore
1.5 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left
4.7 mi · 6 min
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Keep slight left
6.4 mi · 9 min
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Keep slight right
2.6 mi · 3 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 695 West, I 695 East: Towson, Essex
2571 ft · 44 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 695 West: Towson
1.6 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Baltimore Beltway
1.6 km · 1 min · Baltimore Beltway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 1 South: Overlea
1119 ft · 48 sec
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Merge slight left onto Belair Road
3194 ft · 1 min · Belair Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Belair Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Catonsville and Overlea.
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.
I 95 North
Keep slight left
6.38 mi · 00h 09m
Route Summary
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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.
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Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Catonsville to Overlea?
The road trip is about 20.9 miles (33.7 km) and usually takes 00h 31m 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?
Dundalk is a useful midpoint, sitting about 10.4 miles from Catonsville and 10.4 miles from Overlea.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 12.9 miles (20.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 8 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 7:28 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.02 one way or $6.05 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
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Stop Ideas Near Dundalk
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Transit and Meeting Points
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Catonsville and Overlea. Straight-line distance: 12.94 mi (20.83 km).
#1 Catonsville
A city in Baltimore County, Maryland.
| Population | 41,567 |
| Coordinates | 39.2720500, -76.7319200 |
| Altitude | 146 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Overlea
Census designated place
| Population | 12,275 |
| Coordinates | 39.3634400, -76.5205200 |
| Altitude | 69 |
| Country | United States |
End: Overlea (-76.52052, 39.36344)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 34 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 41m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 31m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 25m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 20m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 17m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 15m |
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 | $3.02 | $6.05 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $3.40 | $6.81 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $3.67 | $7.33 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $4.43 | $8.85 |
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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