How far is Forest Heights, MD from Catonsville, MD?
The driving distance from Forest Heights, MD to Catonsville, MD is about 39.7 miles (63.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 01m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 35 miles (56.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 02m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 01m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Census designated place in Prince George’s County, Maryland, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Forest Heights and Catonsville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Forest Heights and Catonsville.
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Start on Arapahoe Drive
30 m · 5 sec · Arapahoe Drive
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Turn left
97 m · 12 sec
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Turn straight onto Indian Head Highway
1.2 km · 2 min · Indian Head Highway
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Continue on South Capitol Street
1.2 mi · 3 min · South Capitol Street
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Turn slight right onto I 295 North: Malcolm X Avenue, Dorothea Dix Avenue, DHS
639 ft · 18 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 295 North
870 ft · 25 sec
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Merge slight left onto Anacostia Freeway
2.2 mi · 3 min · Anacostia Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on Anacostia Freeway
2.7 mi · 5 min · Anacostia Freeway
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Continue on Kenilworth Avenue Freeway
2.3 mi · 3 min · Kenilworth Avenue Freeway
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Keep slight left to continue on Baltimore
2038 ft · 25 sec
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Merge slight left onto Baltimore-Washington Parkway
23.7 mi · 33 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 Forest Heights 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.
Baltimore-Washington Parkway
Merge slight left onto Baltimore-Washington Parkway
23.7 mi · 00h 33m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Rain Showers leaving Forest Heights 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 Forest Heights to Catonsville?
The road trip is about 39.7 miles (63.9 km) and usually takes 01h 01m 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?
South Laurel is a useful midpoint, sitting about 19.9 miles from Forest Heights and 19.8 miles from Catonsville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 35 miles (56.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.7 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:28 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.72 one way or $11.44 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 12.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
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Stop Ideas Near South Laurel
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
United States Capitol
D C Government
The John Wilson Building
Town Hall Liquor And Bar
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to South Laurel.
New Carrollton station
BWI Rail Station
Washington Union Station
Rockville station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Forest Heights and Catonsville. Straight-line distance: 35 mi (56.33 km).
#1 Forest Heights
Town in Maryland, United States
| Population | 2,558 |
| Coordinates | 38.8095600, -76.9980300 |
| Altitude | 48 |
| 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: 64 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 19m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 59m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 47m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 39m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 34m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 29m |
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 | $5.72 | $11.44 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $6.44 | $12.88 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $6.94 | $13.87 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $8.37 | $16.74 |
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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