How far is Charlestown, MD from Catonsville, MD?
The driving distance from Charlestown, MD to Catonsville, MD is about 53.9 miles (86.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 13m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 45.5 miles (73.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 27m 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.
Flight Distance
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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 13m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Census designated place in Maryland, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Charlestown and Catonsville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Charlestown and Catonsville.
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Start on the route
79 m · 22 sec
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Market Street
794 ft · 27 sec · Market Street
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Continue on Cecil Street
994 ft · 31 sec · Cecil Street
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Turn right onto Baltimore Street
1.3 km · 2 min · Baltimore Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto West Old Philadelphia Road
1.2 mi · 2 min · West Old Philadelphia Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Pulaski Highway
1.3 mi · 2 min · Pulaski Highway
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Turn right onto Jackson Station Road
18 m · 3 sec · Jackson Station Road
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Continue on Jackson Station Road
1.7 mi · 4 min · Jackson Station Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Blythedale Road
156 m · 14 sec · Blythedale Road
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Keep slight left to continue on Blythedale Road
2190 ft · 1 min · Blythedale Road
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Turn left onto Perrylawn Drive
1418 ft · 31 sec · Perrylawn Drive
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Take the ramp left toward I 95 South: Baltimore
1661 ft · 41 sec
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Merge slight left onto John F. Kennedy Memorial Highway
25.3 mi · 29 min · John F. Kennedy Memorial Highway
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Keep slight left to continue on Express Toll Lanes
6.5 mi · 8 min · Express Toll Lanes
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Keep slight right to continue on Express Toll Lanes
1.2 mi · 2 min · Express Toll Lanes
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Merge slight right
3.9 mi · 5 min
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Keep slight right
7 mi · 9 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 695 West: Towson
3248 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Baltimore Beltway
2.2 mi · 3 min · Baltimore Beltway
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Take the exit slight right toward MD 144: Catonsville
1337 ft · 39 sec
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Turn left onto Frederick Road
2417 ft · 1 min · Frederick Road
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Turn right
11 m · 3 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 Charlestown and Catonsville.
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.
John F. Kennedy Memorial Highway
Merge slight left onto John F. Kennedy Memorial Highway
25.3 mi · 00h 29m
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 Charlestown and Sunny near Catonsville.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Charlestown to Catonsville?
The road trip is about 53.9 miles (86.7 km) and usually takes 01h 13m 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?
Joppatowne is a useful midpoint, sitting about 26.9 miles from Charlestown and 27 miles from Catonsville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 45.5 miles (73.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.4 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 4:02 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.76 one way or $15.53 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 16.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Charlestown and Sunny near Catonsville.
Stop Ideas Near Joppatowne
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 Joppatowne.
Aberdeen
Pennsylvania Station
BWI Rail Station
Kent Island, MD
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Charlestown and Catonsville. Straight-line distance: 45.46 mi (73.16 km).
#1 Charlestown
Town in Cecil County, Maryland
| Population | 1,198 |
| Coordinates | 39.5737300, -75.9749500 |
| Altitude | 11 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Catonsville
A city in Baltimore County, Maryland.
| Population | 41,567 |
| Coordinates | 39.2720500, -76.7319200 |
| Altitude | 146 |
| Country | United States |
End: Catonsville (-76.73192, 39.27205)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 87 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 47m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 20m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 04m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 53m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 46m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 40m |
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 | $7.76 | $15.53 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $8.74 | $17.48 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $9.41 | $18.83 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $11.36 | $22.72 |
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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