How far is Catonsville, MD from Selby-on-the-Bay, MD?
The driving distance from Catonsville, MD to Selby-on-the-Bay, MD is about 34.3 miles (55.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 50m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 27 miles (43.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 40m 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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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Catonsville and Selby-on-the-Bay.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Catonsville and Selby-on-the-Bay.
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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
3.4 mi · 6 min · Solomons Island Road
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Turn left onto Central Avenue
3 mi · 5 min · Central Avenue
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Turn left onto Hillside Avenue
2281 ft · 2 min · Hillside Avenue
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Turn left onto Edgemont Street
2436 ft · 2 min · Edgemont Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Edgemont Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Catonsville and Selby-on-the-Bay.
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 97 South
Continue straight
8.87 mi · 00h 10m
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.
Rain Showers leaving Catonsville and Showers And Thunderstorms near Selby-on-the-Bay.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Catonsville to Selby-on-the-Bay?
The road trip is about 34.3 miles (55.2 km) and usually takes 00h 50m 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?
Arden on the Severn is a useful midpoint, sitting about 17.1 miles from Catonsville and 17.1 miles from Selby-on-the-Bay.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 27 miles (43.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.3 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 4:50 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.94 one way or $9.89 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers around Catonsville and Showers And Thunderstorms near Selby-on-the-Bay.
Stop Ideas Near Arden on the Severn
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
City of Bowie
Laurel City Mayor
Kenhill Center
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Arden on the Severn.
BWI Rail Station
Pennsylvania Station
New Carrollton station
Kent Island, MD
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Catonsville and Selby-on-the-Bay. Straight-line distance: 27.03 mi (43.5 km).
#1 Catonsville
A city in Baltimore County, Maryland.
| Population | 41,567 |
| Coordinates | 39.2720500, -76.7319200 |
| Altitude | 146 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Selby-on-the-Bay
Census designated place
| Population | 4,040 |
| Coordinates | 38.9162200, -76.5224600 |
| Altitude | 4 |
| Country | United States |
End: Selby-on-the-Bay (-76.52246, 38.91622)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 55 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 08m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 51m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 41m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 34m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 29m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 25m |
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 | $4.94 | $9.89 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $5.56 | $11.13 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $5.99 | $11.99 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $7.24 | $14.47 |
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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