How far is Catonsville, MD from Riviera Beach, MD?
The driving distance from Catonsville, MD to Riviera Beach, MD is about 16.7 miles (26.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 27m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 14 miles (22.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 54m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EST.
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 27m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
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Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Catonsville and Riviera Beach.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Catonsville and Riviera Beach.
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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
11 mi · 15 min · Baltimore Beltway
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Keep slight right to continue on Hawkins Point Road, Pennington Avenue, Fort Smallwood Road, Coast Guard Yard
90 m · 7 sec
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Turn straight onto Quarantine Road
52 m · 8 sec · Quarantine Road
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Turn left onto Hawkins Point Road
994 ft · 33 sec · Hawkins Point Road
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Continue on Fort Smallwood Road
4 mi · 7 min · Fort Smallwood Road
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Turn left onto Riviera Drive
2589 ft · 1 min · Riviera Drive
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Main Avenue
30 m · 7 sec · Main Avenue
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Turn left onto Glen Road
1397 ft · 1 min · Glen Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Glen Road
37 m · 7 sec · Glen Road
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Turn right onto Gina Court
65 m · 9 sec · Gina Court
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Gina Court
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Catonsville and Riviera Beach.
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.
Baltimore Beltway
Merge slight left onto Baltimore Beltway
11 mi · 00h 15m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Sunny leaving Catonsville and Sunny near Riviera Beach.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Catonsville to Riviera Beach?
The road trip is about 16.7 miles (26.9 km) and usually takes 00h 27m 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?
Pumphrey is a useful midpoint, sitting about 8.3 miles from Catonsville and 8.4 miles from Riviera Beach.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 14 miles (22.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.7 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 EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:36 PM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.32 one way or $4.64 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Catonsville and Sunny near Riviera Beach.
Stop Ideas Near Pumphrey
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 Pumphrey.
BWI Rail Station
Pennsylvania Station
New Carrollton station
Kent Island, MD
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Catonsville and Riviera Beach. Straight-line distance: 14.02 mi (22.56 km).
#1 Catonsville
A city in Baltimore County, Maryland.
| Population | 41,567 |
| Coordinates | 39.2720500, -76.7319200 |
| Altitude | 146 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Riviera Beach
Riviera Beach is a place in Maryland, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 39.1667800, -76.5080200 |
| Altitude | 3 |
| Country | United States |
End: Riviera Beach (-76.50802, 39.16678)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 27 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 33m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 25m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 20m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 16m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 14m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 12m |
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 | $3.93 | $2.32 | $4.64 |
| Mid-grade | $4.55 | $2.69 | $5.37 |
| Premium | $4.87 | $2.87 | $5.75 |
| Diesel | $6.28 | $3.71 | $7.42 |
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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