How far is Crisfield, MD from Catonsville, MD?
The driving distance from Crisfield, MD to Catonsville, MD is about 144.5 miles (232.6 km), with a travel time of about 03h 20m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 100.8 miles (162.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 41m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 20m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
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Town in Maryland, United States
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Crisfield and Catonsville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Crisfield and Catonsville.
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Start on North 4th Street
122 m · 21 sec · North 4th Street
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Continue on North 4th Street
38 m · 8 sec · North 4th Street
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Turn right onto Richardson Avenue
1.6 km · 1 min · Richardson Avenue
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Continue on Crisfield Highway
12.9 mi · 19 min · Crisfield Highway
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Take the ramp straight toward Crisfield Highway
637 ft · 17 sec · Crisfield Highway
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Merge slight right onto Ocean Highway
11.8 mi · 16 min · Ocean Highway
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Continue on South Fruitland Boulevard
1708 ft · 22 sec · South Fruitland Boulevard
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Keep slight left to continue on Salisbury Bypass
10.8 mi · 12 min · Salisbury Bypass
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Take the exit slight right toward US 13 North, US 13 Business: Salisbury, Dover
1476 ft · 36 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on US 13 North: Dover
1136 ft · 28 sec
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Merge slight left onto North Salisbury Boulevard
1.3 km · 1 min · North Salisbury Boulevard
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Keep slight right to continue on North Salisbury Boulevard
3.1 mi · 4 min · North Salisbury Boulevard
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Continue on Sussex Highway
19.3 mi · 27 min · Sussex Highway
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Take the exit slight left
51 m · 6 sec
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Continue on Rifle Range Road
673 ft · 19 sec · Rifle Range Road
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Turn right onto South Main Street
1 mi · 2 min · South Main Street
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Turn left onto Market Street
2366 ft · 46 sec · Market Street
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Turn right onto Seashore Highway
7.5 mi · 9 min · Seashore Highway
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Continue on Shore Highway
17.4 mi · 24 min · Shore Highway
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Continue on Queen Anne Highway
6.2 mi · 8 min · Queen Anne Highway
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Take the exit slight right
527 ft · 15 sec
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Merge slight left onto Ocean Gateway
26.1 mi · 37 min · Ocean Gateway
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Take the exit slight right toward MD 2 North: Ritchie Highway, Severna Park
2056 ft · 50 sec
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Merge slight left onto Governor Ritchie Highway
8 mi · 12 min · Governor Ritchie Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward MD 10 North, I 695: Baltimore
729 ft · 18 sec
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Merge slight left onto Arundel Expressway
1.1 mi · 2 min · Arundel Expressway
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Keep slight left to continue on Paul T. Pitcher Memorial Highway
3.8 mi · 5 min · Paul T. Pitcher Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 97 North: Baltimore
2268 ft · 55 sec
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Merge slight left
2.7 mi · 3 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 695 West: Baltimore, Towson
1.1 mi · 1 min
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Merge slight right onto Baltimore Beltway
6.5 mi · 9 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 Crisfield and Catonsville.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Ocean Gateway
Merge slight left onto Ocean Gateway
26.1 mi · 00h 37m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Rain Showers leaving Crisfield and Rain Showers near Catonsville.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Crisfield to Catonsville?
The road trip is about 144.5 miles (232.6 km) and usually takes 03h 20m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Denton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 72.3 miles from Crisfield and 72.3 miles from Catonsville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 100.8 miles (162.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 43.7 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:18 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $20.84 one way or $41.68 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 45.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers around Crisfield and Rain Showers near Catonsville.
Stop Ideas Near Denton
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Crisfield and Catonsville. Straight-line distance: 100.86 mi (162.32 km).
#1 Crisfield
City in Somerset County, Maryland, United States
| Population | 2,534 |
| Coordinates | 37.9834600, -75.8538200 |
| Altitude | 1 |
| 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: 233 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 48m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 36m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 53m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 24m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 03m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 48m |
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 | $20.84 | $41.68 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $23.45 | $46.91 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $25.27 | $50.53 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $30.50 | $61.00 |
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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