How far is Fairland, MD from Catonsville, MD?

The driving distance from Fairland, MD to Catonsville, MD is about 22.2 miles (35.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 27m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 18.1 miles (29.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 54m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
22.2 mi
00h 27m
Flight
18.15 mi
29.21 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
18.15 mi
Kilometers
29.21 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
22.2 mi
Kilometers
35.72 km
Drive Time
00h 27m

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 27m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Catonsville
Thu, Apr 23, 11:43 PM EDT
Return by in Fairland
Fri, Apr 24, 12:11 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Fairland
2026-04-23T23:16
Arrive Catonsville
Thu, Apr 23, 11:43 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 27m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:27 AM to 7:27 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:36 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Fairland
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

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
Jessup
MD

Locality in Howard and Anne Arundel counties, Maryland, United States

From Fairland
11.3 mi
00h 13m
To Catonsville
10.9 mi
00h 13m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
78°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 mph NW
Destination
77°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 6 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Fairland Road

    53 m · 31 sec · Fairland Road

  2. 2

    Continue on Fairland Road

    1334 ft · 33 sec · Fairland Road

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Columbia Pike

    121 m · 16 sec · Columbia Pike

  4. 4

    Take the exit slight right toward MD 200 Toll

    1053 ft · 26 sec

  5. 5

    Keep slight right to continue on MD 200 Toll East

    1973 ft · 48 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Intercounty Connector

    2.3 mi · 3 min · Intercounty Connector

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward I 95: Laurel, Burtonsville

    2257 ft · 51 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on MD 198: Konterra Drive

    2986 ft · 39 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on MD 198: Laurel, Burtonsville

    1.5 km · 1 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on MD 198 West: Burtonsville

    2970 ft · 39 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight left

    1.2 km · 50 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left

    12.5 mi · 14 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward I 195 East, MD 166: BWI Thurgood Marshall Airport, Catonsville

    1708 ft · 22 sec

  14. 14

    Keep slight left to continue on MD 166: Catonsville

    2203 ft · 54 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight right onto Metropolitan Boulevard

    1.4 km · 57 sec · Metropolitan Boulevard

  16. 16

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

    1.1 mi · 3 min

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Bloomsbury Avenue

    1.5 km · 2 min · Bloomsbury Avenue

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Frederick Road

    47 m · 7 sec · Frederick Road

  19. 19

    Turn right

    11 m · 3 sec

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Fairland 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
20 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
90.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
MD 198 West
13.8 mi · 62%
Intercounty Connector
2.26 mi · 10%
MD 166
1.53 mi · 7%
MD 198
1.51 mi · 7%
Bloomsbury Avenue
0.95 mi · 4%
Metropolitan Boulevard
0.88 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

MD 198 West

Merge slight left

12.5 mi · 00h 14m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 27m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 54m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+4.1 mi
18.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Jessup
00h 13m from Fairland
Leave By
7:36 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Fairland and Sunny near Catonsville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 22.2 miles (35.7 km) and usually takes 00h 27m 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?

Jessup is a useful midpoint, sitting about 11.3 miles from Fairland and 10.9 miles from Catonsville.

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

The direct path is about 18.1 miles (29.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.1 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 7:36 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.19 one way or $6.37 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Jessup

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 Jessup and the surrounding midpoint area.
Stop photo coming soon
Scenic stop 10.8 mi away

City of Bowie

Bowie , MD
8614 Chestnut Ave, Bowie, MD 20715
Museum
Baltimore City Hall
Meeting point 14.5 mi away

Baltimore City Hall

Baltimore , MD
100 Holliday St, Baltimore, MD 21202
Rating 4.0/5 63 reviews City government office
Town Hall Liquor And Bar
Nearby stop 13.1 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 Jessup.

RAIL

BWI Rail Station

8 mi away
7 Amtrak Way
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

22 mi away
1515 North Charles Street
RAIL

New Carrollton station

23 mi away
4300 Garden City Drive
RAIL

Rockville station

33 mi away
251 Hungerford Drive at Park Rd.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Fairland and Catonsville. Straight-line distance: 18.15 mi (29.21 km).

Fairland

#1 Fairland

Town in Oklahoma, United States

Population23,681
Coordinates39.0762200, -76.9577500
Altitude126
CountryUnited States
Catonsville

#2 Catonsville

A city in Baltimore County, Maryland.

Population41,567
Coordinates39.2720500, -76.7319200
Altitude146
CountryUnited States
Start: Old Columbia Pike (-76.957633, 39.076179)
End: (-76.731988, 39.272037)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 36 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 44m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 33m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 26m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 22m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 19m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 16m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.78 gal
2.96 L · about $3.19
Round trip
$6.37
1.56 gal · 5.92 L
Estimated CO2
6.9 kg one way
Round trip: 13.9 kg / 31 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $3.19 $6.37
Mid-grade $4.60 $3.59 $7.17
Premium $4.95 $3.86 $7.73
Diesel $5.98 $4.66 $9.33

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 24, 2026

There is no time difference between Fairland and Catonsville. The current time is 23:16:40.

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.