How far is Catonsville, MD from Oxon Hill, MD?

The driving distance from Catonsville, MD to Oxon Hill, MD is about 40.1 miles (64.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 02m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 35.2 miles (56.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 05m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
Trip Tools

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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
40.06 mi
01h 02m
Flight
35.21 mi
56.66 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
35.21 mi
Kilometers
56.66 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
40.06 mi
Kilometers
64.47 km
Drive Time
01h 02m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 01h 02m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Oxon Hill
Fri, Oct 16, 2:39 AM EDT
Return by in Catonsville
Fri, Oct 16, 3:42 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Catonsville
2026-10-16T01:36
Arrive Oxon Hill
Fri, Oct 16, 2:39 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 02m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:03 AM to 11:03 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:24 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
South Laurel
MD

Census designated place in Prince George’s County, Maryland, United States

From Catonsville
20 mi
00h 31m
To Oxon Hill
20 mi
00h 31m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
81°F
Friday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Fri, Oct 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 12 mph S
Destination
83°F
Friday

Patchy Fog then Partly Sunny

Starts
Fri, Oct 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 14 mph S

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Catonsville and Oxon Hill.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Catonsville and Oxon Hill.

  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

    3.3 mi · 4 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward MD 295 South: Washington

    1 km · 1 min

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Baltimore-Washington Parkway

    23.2 mi · 32 min · Baltimore-Washington Parkway

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on US 50 East: Richmond, Annapolis

    2902 ft · 35 sec

  10. 10

    Continue on Kenilworth Avenue Freeway

    2.2 mi · 3 min · Kenilworth Avenue Freeway

  11. 11

    Continue on Anacostia Freeway

    4 mi · 7 min · Anacostia Freeway

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward South Capitol Street, JBAB

    1271 ft · 27 sec

  13. 13

    Continue straight

    996 ft · 21 sec

  14. 14

    Turn straight onto South Capitol Street Southwest

    1.6 km · 2 min · South Capitol Street Southwest

  15. 15

    Continue on South Capitol Street

    1 mi · 3 min · South Capitol Street

  16. 16

    Continue on Indian Head Highway

    2268 ft · 1 min · Indian Head Highway

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Livingston Road

    1 mi · 3 min · Livingston Road

  18. 18

    Turn left

    6 m · 1 sec

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Catonsville and Oxon Hill.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
19 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
47.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Baltimore-Washington Parkway
23.2 mi · 58%
Anacostia Freeway
4.02 mi · 10%
I 195 East
3.33 mi · 8%
Kenilworth Avenue Freeway
2.19 mi · 5%
South Capitol Street
1.44 mi · 4%
South Rolling Road
1.2 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Baltimore-Washington Parkway

Merge slight left onto Baltimore-Washington Parkway

23.2 mi · 00h 32m

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 02m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 06m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+4.9 mi
35.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
South Laurel
00h 31m from Catonsville
Leave By
4:24 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Catonsville and Patchy Fog then Partly Sunny near Oxon Hill.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Catonsville to Oxon Hill?

The road trip is about 40.1 miles (64.5 km) and usually takes 01h 02m 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?

South Laurel is a useful midpoint, sitting about 20 miles from Catonsville and 20 miles from Oxon Hill.

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

The direct path is about 35.2 miles (56.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.9 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 4:24 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.98 one way or $11.96 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 12.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Catonsville and Patchy Fog then Partly Sunny near Oxon Hill.

Stop Ideas Near South Laurel

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 South Laurel and the surrounding midpoint area.
United States Capitol
Scenic stop 13.3 mi away

United States Capitol

Washington , DC
First St SE, Washington, DC 20004, United States
Rating 4.6/5 4,243 reviews Tourist attraction,Historical place,Historical landmark,Landmark,Federal government office
Stop photo coming soon
Practical stop 12.2 mi away

D C Government

Washington , DC
77 P St NE, Washington, DC 20002
Rating 5.0/5 2 reviews City government office,Telephone answering service
The John Wilson Building
Meeting point 13.8 mi away

The John Wilson Building

Washington , DC
1350 Pennsylvania Avenue NW, Washington, DC 20004
Rating 4.6/5 21 reviews City government office
Town Hall Liquor And Bar
Nearby stop 5.5 mi away

Town Hall Liquor And Bar

College Park , MD
8135 Baltimore Ave, College Park, MD 20740
Rating 4.3/5 319 reviews Liquor store,Bar

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to South Laurel.

RAIL

New Carrollton station

13 mi away
4300 Garden City Drive
RAIL

BWI Rail Station

19 mi away
7 Amtrak Way
RAIL

Washington Union Station

23 mi away
50 Massachusetts Ave NE
RAIL

Rockville station

26 mi away
251 Hungerford Drive at Park Rd.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Catonsville and Oxon Hill. Straight-line distance: 35.21 mi (56.66 km).

Catonsville

#1 Catonsville

A city in Baltimore County, Maryland.

Population41,567
Coordinates39.2720500, -76.7319200
Altitude146
CountryUnited States
Photo coming soon

#2 Oxon Hill

Oxon Hill is a place in Maryland, United States.

Population0
Coordinates38.8034500, -76.9897000
Altitude57
CountryUnited States
Start: Catonsville (-76.73192, 39.27205)
End: Oxon Hill (-76.9897, 38.80345)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 64 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 20m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 00m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 48m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 40m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 34m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 29m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.41 gal
5.35 L · about $5.98
Round trip
$11.96
2.82 gal · 10.7 L
Estimated CO2
12.5 kg one way
Round trip: 25.1 kg / 55 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.24 $5.98 $11.96
Mid-grade $4.84 $6.83 $13.65
Premium $5.15 $7.26 $14.51
Diesel $6.36 $8.97 $17.94

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 · Oct 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Catonsville and Oxon Hill. The current time is 01:36:41.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.