How far is East Riverdale, MD from Catonsville, MD?
The driving distance from East Riverdale, MD to Catonsville, MD is about 30.3 miles (48.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 38m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 23.7 miles (38.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 16m 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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This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
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Halfway Point
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City in Howard County, Maryland, United States of America
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between East Riverdale and Catonsville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between East Riverdale and Catonsville.
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Start on Quintana Street
18 m · 5 sec · Quintana Street
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Turn right onto 54th Avenue
156 m · 23 sec · 54th Avenue
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Continue on Quesada Road
564 ft · 27 sec · Quesada Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Kenilworth Avenue
902 ft · 24 sec · Kenilworth Avenue
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Turn left onto East-West Highway
743 ft · 26 sec · East-West Highway
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Continue on Riverdale Road
1.2 km · 2 min · Riverdale Road
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Take the ramp left toward MD 295: Baltimore-Washington Parkway North, Baltimore, Baltimore-Washington International Airport
1006 ft · 24 sec
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Merge slight left onto Baltimore-Washington Parkway
20.4 mi · 28 min · Baltimore-Washington Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 195 West: Catonsville
1549 ft · 38 sec
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Merge slight left onto Metropolitan Boulevard
3.7 mi · 4 min · Metropolitan Boulevard
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Keep slight right to continue on MD 166: Catonsville, Community College of Baltimore County
1.1 mi · 3 min
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Turn right onto Bloomsbury Avenue
1.5 km · 2 min · Bloomsbury Avenue
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Turn left onto Frederick Road
47 m · 7 sec · 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 East Riverdale 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.
Baltimore-Washington Parkway
Merge slight left onto Baltimore-Washington Parkway
20.4 mi · 00h 28m
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.
Sunny leaving East Riverdale and Sunny near Catonsville.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from East Riverdale to Catonsville?
The road trip is about 30.3 miles (48.7 km) and usually takes 00h 38m 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?
Fort George G Mead Junction is a useful midpoint, sitting about 14 miles from East Riverdale and 16.3 miles from Catonsville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 23.7 miles (38.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.6 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 7:14 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.37 one way or $8.74 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around East Riverdale and Sunny near Catonsville.
Stop Ideas Near Fort George G Mead Junction
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
City of Bowie
Riverdale Park Town Hall
Town Hall Liquor And Bar
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Fort George G Mead Junction.
BWI Rail Station
New Carrollton station
Pennsylvania Station
Rockville station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between East Riverdale and Catonsville. Straight-line distance: 23.72 mi (38.17 km).
#1 East Riverdale
Area in Prince George's County, Maryland, United States
| Population | 15,509 |
| Coordinates | 38.9620600, -76.9219200 |
| 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: (-76.731988, 39.272037)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 49 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 00m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 45m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 36m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 30m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 25m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 22m |
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 | $4.37 | $8.74 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $4.92 | $9.84 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $5.30 | $10.60 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $6.40 | $12.80 |
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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