How far is Catonsville, MD from Temple Hills, MD?

The driving distance from Catonsville, MD to Temple Hills, MD is about 45.9 miles (73.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 02m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 33.7 miles (54.2 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.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
45.91 mi
01h 02m
Flight
33.66 mi
54.17 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
33.66 mi
Kilometers
54.17 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
45.91 mi
Kilometers
73.88 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 Temple Hills
Sun, Apr 19, 12:44 PM EDT
Return by in Catonsville
Sun, Apr 19, 1:47 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Catonsville
2026-04-19T11:42
Arrive Temple Hills
Sun, Apr 19, 12:44 PM 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
Hillandale
MD

Census-designated place Maryland, United States

From Catonsville
22.9 mi
00h 31m
To Temple Hills
22.9 mi
00h 31m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
62°F
Sunday

Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 to 14 mph W
Destination
63°F
Sunday

Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
12 to 17 mph NW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Catonsville and Temple Hills.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Catonsville and Temple Hills.

  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

    1.2 km · 47 sec

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward I 95 South: Washington

    2757 ft · 1 min

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    38.7 mi · 49 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward MD 5: Waldorf, Silver Hill

    680 ft · 17 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on Silver Hill

    669 ft · 16 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on Auth Road, Strayer University

    89 m · 15 sec

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Auth Road

    899 ft · 19 sec · Auth Road

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto Branch Avenue

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Branch Avenue

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right

    1170 ft · 32 sec

  15. 15

    Turn straight onto Saint Barnabas Road

    1.5 km · 2 min · Saint Barnabas Road

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Temple Hill Road

    1.1 km · 1 min · Temple Hill Road

  17. 17

    Continue on Temple Hill Road

    38 m · 3 sec · Temple Hill Road

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Temple Hill Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Catonsville and Temple Hills.

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
18 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
39.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 95 South
39.2 mi · 85%
Branch Avenue
1.6 mi · 3%
South Rolling Road
1.2 mi · 3%
Bloomsbury Avenue
0.95 mi · 2%
Saint Barnabas Road
0.94 mi · 2%
Temple Hill Road
0.74 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

I 95 South

Merge slight left

38.7 mi · 00h 49m

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
+12.2 mi
33.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Hillandale
00h 31m from Catonsville
Leave By
4:24 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Rain Showers leaving Catonsville and Rain Showers near Temple Hills.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Catonsville to Temple Hills?

The road trip is about 45.9 miles (73.9 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?

Hillandale is a useful midpoint, sitting about 22.9 miles from Catonsville and 22.9 miles from Temple Hills.

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

The direct path is about 33.7 miles (54.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.2 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 $6.62 one way or $13.24 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 14.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers around Catonsville and Rain Showers near Temple Hills.

Stop Ideas Near Hillandale

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 Hillandale and the surrounding midpoint area.
United States Capitol
Scenic stop 10 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 8.7 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
THEARC: Town Hall Education Arts Recreation Campus
Meeting point 12.8 mi away

THEARC: Town Hall Education Arts Recreation Campus

Washington , DC
1901 Mississippi Ave SE, Washington, DC 20020
Rating 4.7/5 64 reviews Recreation center,City Hall
Town Hall Liquor And Bar
Nearby stop 2.7 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 Hillandale.

RAIL

New Carrollton station

12 mi away
4300 Garden City Drive
RAIL

Washington Union Station

15 mi away
50 Massachusetts Ave NE
RAIL

Rockville station

16 mi away
251 Hungerford Drive at Park Rd.
RAIL

Union Station

26 mi away
110 Callahan Drive

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Catonsville and Temple Hills. Straight-line distance: 33.66 mi (54.17 km).

Catonsville

#1 Catonsville

A city in Baltimore County, Maryland.

Population41,567
Coordinates39.2720500, -76.7319200
Altitude146
CountryUnited States
Temple Hills

#2 Temple Hills

Census designated place in Maryland, United States

Population7,852
Coordinates38.8140000, -76.9455300
Altitude82
CountryUnited States
Start: Catonsville (-76.73192, 39.27205)
End: Temple Hills (-76.94553, 38.814)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 74 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 31m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 08m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 55m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 45m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 39m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 34m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.62 gal
6.13 L · about $6.62
Round trip
$13.24
3.24 gal · 12.26 L
Estimated CO2
14.4 kg one way
Round trip: 28.8 kg / 63 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $6.62 $13.24
Mid-grade $4.60 $7.45 $14.90
Premium $4.95 $8.03 $16.05
Diesel $5.98 $9.69 $19.38

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 · Apr 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Catonsville and Temple Hills. The current time is 11:42:05.

Distance to Other Cities

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