How far is Catonsville, MD from Owings, MD?
The driving distance from Catonsville, MD to Owings, MD is about 47.4 miles (76.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 08m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 39 miles (62.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 16m 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.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 08m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Census-designated place in Maryland, United Staes
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Catonsville and Owings.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Catonsville and Owings.
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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
6.4 mi · 9 min · Baltimore Beltway
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Take the exit slight left toward I 97 South: Annapolis, Bay Bridge
1.4 km · 1 min
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Continue straight
8.9 mi · 10 min
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Keep slight left to continue on Bay Bridge
7.8 mi · 9 min
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Keep slight left to continue on US 50 East, US 301 North: Annapolis, Bay Bridge
1.3 km · 2 min
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Keep slight right to continue on MD 665: Riva Road
2898 ft · 50 sec
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Continue on Aris T Allen Boulevard
1.3 km · 1 min · Aris T Allen Boulevard
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Take the exit slight right toward MD 2: Parole, Edgewater
1794 ft · 44 sec
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Turn right onto Solomons Island Road
11.5 mi · 18 min · Solomons Island Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Solomons Island Road
50 m · 2 sec · Solomons Island Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Solomons Island Road
6.8 mi · 11 min · Solomons Island Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Solomons Island Road
46 m · 2 sec · Solomons Island Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Solomons Island Road
1.3 mi · 2 min · Solomons Island Road
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Turn left onto East Chesapeake Beach Road
2433 ft · 57 sec · East Chesapeake Beach Road
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Turn left
156 m · 25 sec
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Turn right onto East Chesapeake Beach Road
1075 ft · 23 sec · East Chesapeake Beach Road
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Turn slight right
8 m · 1 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Catonsville and Owings.
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.
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.
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 Owings.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Catonsville to Owings?
The road trip is about 47.4 miles (76.3 km) and usually takes 01h 08m 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?
Crownsville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 23.7 miles from Catonsville and 23.7 miles from Owings.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 39 miles (62.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.4 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 4:14 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.82 one way or $13.65 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 14.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Catonsville and Sunny near Owings.
Stop Ideas Near Crownsville
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
City of Bowie
Annapolis City Hall
Kenhill Center
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Crownsville.
BWI Rail Station
New Carrollton station
Pennsylvania Station
Kent Island, MD
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Catonsville and Owings. Straight-line distance: 38.94 mi (62.67 km).
#1 Catonsville
A city in Baltimore County, Maryland.
| Population | 41,567 |
| Coordinates | 39.2720500, -76.7319200 |
| Altitude | 146 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Owings
Census designated place
| Population | 2,149 |
| Coordinates | 38.7176200, -76.6013500 |
| Altitude | 27 |
| Country | United States |
End: Owings (-76.60135, 38.71762)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 76 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 34m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 11m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 56m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 47m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 40m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 35m |
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 | $6.82 | $13.65 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $7.68 | $15.36 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $8.27 | $16.55 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $9.99 | $19.97 |
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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