How far is Cockeysville, MD from Middle River, MD?
The driving distance from Cockeysville, MD to Middle River, MD is about 18.1 miles (29.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 29m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 14.9 miles (24 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 58m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 29m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Cockeysville and Middle River.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Cockeysville and Middle River.
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Start on York Road
5 mi · 10 min · York Road
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Turn right onto West Road
549 ft · 23 sec · West Road
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Take the ramp right toward I 695 East: Essex
1002 ft · 34 sec
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Merge slight left onto Baltimore Beltway
5.4 mi · 7 min · Baltimore Beltway
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Keep slight right to continue on Baltimore Beltway
4.2 mi · 6 min · Baltimore Beltway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 40 East: Aberdeen
785 ft · 19 sec
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Merge slight left onto Pulaski Highway
1.2 mi · 2 min · Pulaski Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward MD 700
1000 ft · 17 sec
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Continue on Martin Boulevard
1.6 mi · 3 min · Martin Boulevard
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Turn left onto Riverton Road
113 m · 17 sec · Riverton Road
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Turn right onto Magnolia Avenue
120 m · 17 sec · Magnolia Avenue
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Turn straight
28 m · 7 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 Cockeysville and Middle River.
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.
Baltimore Beltway
Merge slight left onto Baltimore Beltway
5.38 mi · 00h 07m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Rain Showers Likely leaving Cockeysville and Rain Showers Likely near Middle River.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Cockeysville to Middle River?
The road trip is about 18.1 miles (29.2 km) and usually takes 00h 29m 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?
Carney is a useful midpoint, sitting about 9.1 miles from Cockeysville and 9.1 miles from Middle River.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 14.9 miles (24 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.2 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:32 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.71 one way or $5.43 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around Cockeysville and Rain Showers Likely near Middle River.
Stop Ideas Near Carney
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 Carney.
Pennsylvania Station
BWI Rail Station
Aberdeen
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Cockeysville and Middle River. Straight-line distance: 14.91 mi (23.99 km).
#1 Cockeysville
Census designated place
| Population | 20,776 |
| Coordinates | 39.4812200, -76.6438600 |
| Altitude | 94 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Middle River
City in Marshall County, Minnesota, United States
| Population | 25,191 |
| Coordinates | 39.3342700, -76.4394100 |
| Altitude | 8 |
| Country | United States |
End: Middle River (-76.43941, 39.33427)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 29 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 36m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 27m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 21m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 18m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 15m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 13m |
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 | $4.24 | $2.71 | $5.43 |
| Mid-grade | $4.84 | $3.10 | $6.20 |
| Premium | $5.15 | $3.29 | $6.59 |
| Diesel | $6.36 | $4.07 | $8.14 |
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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