How far is Clinton, MD from Catonsville, MD?

The driving distance from Clinton, MD to Catonsville, MD is about 43.6 miles (70.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 55m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 36.2 miles (58.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 51m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
43.59 mi
00h 55m
Flight
36.15 mi
58.17 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
36.15 mi
Kilometers
58.17 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
43.59 mi
Kilometers
70.15 km
Drive Time
00h 55m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 55m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Catonsville
Tue, Apr 21, 2:07 PM EDT
Return by in Clinton
Tue, Apr 21, 3:02 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Clinton
2026-04-21T13:11
Arrive Catonsville
Tue, Apr 21, 2:07 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 55m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:56 AM to 10:56 AM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
4:38 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Clinton
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
Greenbelt
MD

City in Prince George's County, Maryland, United States

From Clinton
21.7 mi
00h 27m
To Catonsville
21.8 mi
00h 27m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
65°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, Apr 21 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 10 mph W
Destination
59°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, Apr 21 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 7 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Clinton and Catonsville.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    13 m · 6 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Woodyard Road

    1.2 km · 1 min · Woodyard Road

  3. 3

    Take the ramp slight left toward MD 5 North: Washington

    2050 ft · 56 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left onto Branch Avenue

    3.3 mi · 4 min · Branch Avenue

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward I 95 North, I 495 North: Baltimore, College Park

    2193 ft · 53 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Capital Beltway

    14.2 mi · 19 min · Capital Beltway

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward MD 295 North: BWI Marshall Airport, Baltimore North, Baltimore-Washington Parkway

    1285 ft · 31 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on MD 295 North: Baltimore, Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport

    1100 ft · 27 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Baltimore-Washington Parkway

    17.9 mi · 25 min · Baltimore-Washington Parkway

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward I 195 West: Catonsville

    1549 ft · 38 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto Metropolitan Boulevard

    3.7 mi · 4 min · Metropolitan Boulevard

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on MD 166: Catonsville, Community College of Baltimore County

    1.1 mi · 3 min

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Bloomsbury Avenue

    1.5 km · 2 min · Bloomsbury Avenue

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Frederick Road

    47 m · 7 sec · Frederick Road

  15. 15

    Turn right

    11 m · 3 sec

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
4 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
36.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Baltimore-Washington Parkway
17.9 mi · 41%
Capital Beltway
14.2 mi · 33%
Metropolitan Boulevard
3.75 mi · 9%
Branch Avenue
3.29 mi · 8%
MD 166
1.11 mi · 3%
Bloomsbury Avenue
0.95 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Baltimore-Washington Parkway

Merge slight left onto Baltimore-Washington Parkway

17.9 mi · 00h 25m

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
00h 55m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 52m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+7.4 mi
36.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Greenbelt
00h 27m from Clinton
Leave By
4:38 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Clinton and Sunny near Catonsville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Clinton to Catonsville?

The road trip is about 43.6 miles (70.2 km) and usually takes 00h 55m 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?

Greenbelt is a useful midpoint, sitting about 21.7 miles from Clinton and 21.8 miles from Catonsville.

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

The direct path is about 36.2 miles (58.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.4 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 4:38 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.29 one way or $12.58 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 13.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Clinton and Sunny near Catonsville.

Stop Ideas Near Greenbelt

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 Greenbelt and the surrounding midpoint area.
United States Capitol
Scenic stop 12 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 11 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 13.6 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 4.5 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 Greenbelt.

RAIL

New Carrollton station

6 mi away
4300 Garden City Drive
RAIL

Washington Union Station

16 mi away
50 Massachusetts Ave NE
RAIL

Rockville station

25 mi away
251 Hungerford Drive at Park Rd.
RAIL

BWI Rail Station

26 mi away
7 Amtrak Way

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Clinton and Catonsville. Straight-line distance: 36.15 mi (58.17 km).

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#1 Clinton

Clinton is a place in Maryland, United States.

Population0
Coordinates38.7651100, -76.8983100
Altitude76
CountryUnited States
Catonsville

#2 Catonsville

A city in Baltimore County, Maryland.

Population41,567
Coordinates39.2720500, -76.7319200
Altitude146
CountryUnited States
Start: (-76.898303, 38.765092)
End: (-76.731988, 39.272037)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 70 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 27m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 05m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 52m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 43m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 37m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 32m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.54 gal
5.82 L · about $6.29
Round trip
$12.58
3.08 gal · 11.64 L
Estimated CO2
13.7 kg one way
Round trip: 27.4 kg / 60 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $6.29 $12.58
Mid-grade $4.60 $7.08 $14.16
Premium $4.95 $7.63 $15.26
Diesel $5.98 $9.21 $18.42

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 21, 2026

There is no time difference between Clinton and Catonsville. The current time is 13:11:33.

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.