How far is Catonsville, MD from Solomons, MD?
The driving distance from Catonsville, MD to Solomons, MD is about 79.2 miles (127.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 57m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 67.5 miles (108.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 54m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 57m.
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Halfway Point
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Town in Maryland, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Catonsville and Solomons.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Catonsville and Solomons.
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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 right to continue on MD 32 West, MD 3 South: Bowie, Crofton
17.9 mi · 27 min
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Turn left onto Village Drive West
70 m · 11 sec · Village Drive West
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Turn right onto Old Crain Highway
1.1 mi · 2 min · Old Crain Highway
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Continue on Marlboro Pike
1.2 km · 2 min · Marlboro Pike
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Turn right onto Green Landing Road
1334 ft · 38 sec · Green Landing Road
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Take the ramp left toward MD 4 South
1567 ft · 38 sec
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Merge slight left onto Stephanie Roper Highway
3.1 mi · 4 min · Stephanie Roper Highway
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Continue on Southern Maryland Boulevard
10.2 mi · 14 min · Southern Maryland Boulevard
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Continue on North Solomons Island Road
9 mi · 13 min · North Solomons Island Road
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Continue on South Solomons Island Road
17 mi · 24 min · South Solomons Island Road
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Take the exit slight left
150 m · 14 sec
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Turn left onto H.G. Trueman Road
1.4 mi · 3 min · H.G. Trueman Road
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Continue on South Solomons Island Road
1.5 km · 3 min · South Solomons Island Road
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Turn slight right onto Patuxent Avenue
1733 ft · 2 min · Patuxent Avenue
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Turn right
21 m · 5 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 Solomons.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
MD 32 West
Keep slight right to continue on MD 32 West, MD 3 South: Bowie, Crofton
17.9 mi · 00h 27m
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 Solomons.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Catonsville to Solomons?
The road trip is about 79.2 miles (127.5 km) and usually takes 01h 57m 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?
Upper Marlboro is a useful midpoint, sitting about 39.6 miles from Catonsville and 39.6 miles from Solomons.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 67.5 miles (108.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.7 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:36 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.44 one way or $22.88 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 24.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Catonsville and Sunny near Solomons.
Stop Ideas Near Upper Marlboro
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 Upper Marlboro.
New Carrollton station
Washington Union Station
Union Station
BWI Rail Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Catonsville and Solomons. Straight-line distance: 67.56 mi (108.73 km).
#1 Catonsville
A city in Baltimore County, Maryland.
| Population | 41,567 |
| Coordinates | 39.2720500, -76.7319200 |
| Altitude | 146 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Solomons
Community in Maryland
| Population | 2,368 |
| Coordinates | 38.3184600, -76.4541200 |
| Altitude | 0 |
| Country | United States |
End: Solomons (-76.45412, 38.31846)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 128 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 38m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 58m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 35m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 19m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 07m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 59m |
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 | $11.44 | $22.88 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $12.88 | $25.75 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $13.87 | $27.74 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $16.74 | $33.49 |
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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