How far is Catonsville, MD from White Marsh, MD?

The driving distance from Catonsville, MD to White Marsh, MD is about 23.4 miles (37.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 33m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 17.8 miles (28.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 07m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
23.4 mi
00h 33m
Flight
17.78 mi
28.62 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
17.78 mi
Kilometers
28.62 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
23.4 mi
Kilometers
37.66 km
Drive Time
00h 33m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 33m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in White Marsh
Sun, Apr 19, 7:24 AM EDT
Return by in Catonsville
Sun, Apr 19, 7:57 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Catonsville
2026-04-19T06:50
Arrive White Marsh
Sun, Apr 19, 7:24 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 33m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:34 AM to 7:34 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:22 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Catonsville
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

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
Dundalk
MD

Census-designated place in Maryland, United States

From Catonsville
11.7 mi
00h 16m
To White Marsh
11.7 mi
00h 16m

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
62°F
Sunday

Rain Showers

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

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Catonsville and White Marsh.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Catonsville and White Marsh.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    11 m · 8 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Frederick Road

    2086 ft · 1 min · Frederick Road

  3. 3

    Take the ramp right toward I 695 South: Glen Burnie

    1382 ft · 34 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left onto Baltimore Beltway

    2.2 mi · 3 min · Baltimore Beltway

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward I 95 North, I 95 South: Baltimore, Washington

    1102 ft · 27 sec

  6. 6

    Keep slight left to continue on I 95 North: Baltimore

    1.5 km · 2 min

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    4.7 mi · 6 min

  8. 8

    Keep slight left

    6.4 mi · 9 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on Express Toll Lanes

    6.1 mi · 7 min · Express Toll Lanes

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight left toward MD 43: White Marsh, Middle River

    2376 ft · 35 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto White Marsh Boulevard

    3002 ft · 56 sec · White Marsh Boulevard

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward MD 7

    1306 ft · 37 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight right to continue on MD 7

    70 m · 6 sec

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Industrial Park Road

    599 ft · 16 sec · Industrial Park Road

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Philadelphia Road

    1.2 km · 1 min · Philadelphia Road

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Philadelphia Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Catonsville and White Marsh.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
16 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
68.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 95 North
12.2 mi · 52%
Express Toll Lanes
6.12 mi · 26%
Baltimore Beltway
2.25 mi · 10%
Philadelphia Road
0.77 mi · 3%
White Marsh Boulevard
0.57 mi · 2%
MD 43
0.45 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

I 95 North

Keep slight left

6.38 mi · 00h 09m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 33m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 08m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+5.6 mi
17.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Dundalk
00h 16m from Catonsville
Leave By
7:22 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Rain Showers leaving Catonsville and Rain Showers near White Marsh.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Catonsville to White Marsh?

The road trip is about 23.4 miles (37.7 km) and usually takes 00h 33m 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?

Dundalk is a useful midpoint, sitting about 11.7 miles from Catonsville and 11.7 miles from White Marsh.

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

The direct path is about 17.8 miles (28.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.6 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 EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:22 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.39 one way or $6.78 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers around Catonsville and Rain Showers near White Marsh.

Stop Ideas Near Dundalk

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Dundalk, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Dundalk.

RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

11 mi away
1515 North Charles Street
RAIL

BWI Rail Station

16 mi away
7 Amtrak Way
BUS

Kent Island, MD

40 mi away
3206 Main Street
RAIL

Aberdeen

42 mi away
18 East Bel Air Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Catonsville and White Marsh. Straight-line distance: 17.78 mi (28.62 km).

Catonsville

#1 Catonsville

A city in Baltimore County, Maryland.

Population41,567
Coordinates39.2720500, -76.7319200
Altitude146
CountryUnited States
White Marsh

#2 White Marsh

Community in Baltimore County Maryland

Population9,513
Coordinates39.3837200, -76.4321800
Altitude16
CountryUnited States
Start: Catonsville (-76.73192, 39.27205)
End: White Marsh (-76.43218, 39.38372)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 38 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 46m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 35m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 28m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 23m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 20m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 17m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.83 gal
3.13 L · about $3.39
Round trip
$6.78
1.66 gal · 6.26 L
Estimated CO2
7.4 kg one way
Round trip: 14.8 kg / 33 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $3.39 $6.78
Mid-grade $4.60 $3.82 $7.63
Premium $4.95 $4.11 $8.22
Diesel $5.98 $4.96 $9.93

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 White Marsh. The current time is 06:50:43.

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.