How far is Garrett Park, MD from Catonsville, MD?

The driving distance from Garrett Park, MD to Catonsville, MD is about 34.9 miles (56.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 49m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 25.2 miles (40.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 38m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
34.91 mi
00h 49m
Flight
25.21 mi
40.57 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
25.21 mi
Kilometers
40.57 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
34.91 mi
Kilometers
56.19 km
Drive Time
00h 49m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 49m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Catonsville
Sun, Apr 19, 7:12 AM EDT
Return by in Garrett Park
Sun, Apr 19, 8:02 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Garrett Park
2026-04-19T06:23
Arrive Catonsville
Sun, Apr 19, 7:12 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 49m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:49 AM to 10:49 AM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
4:52 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Garrett Park
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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
West Laurel
MD

Census designated place

From Garrett Park
17.5 mi
00h 24m
To Catonsville
17.5 mi
00h 24m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
61°F
Sunday

Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
13 to 17 mph NW
Destination
62°F
Sunday

Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 to 14 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Garrett Park and Catonsville.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    66 m · 23 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Waverly Avenue

    1172 ft · 54 sec · Waverly Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn straight onto Kenilworth Avenue

    145 m · 25 sec · Kenilworth Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Strathmore Avenue

    1.1 km · 2 min · Strathmore Avenue

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Rockville Pike

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Rockville Pike

  6. 6

    Take the ramp slight left toward I 495 East: Baltimore, Silver Spring

    1690 ft · 36 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight right onto Capital Beltway

    8.2 mi · 11 min · Capital Beltway

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward I 95 North: Baltimore

    1579 ft · 39 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on I 95 North: Baltimore, New York

    1.1 mi · 2 min

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    19.1 mi · 22 min

  11. 11

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

    1708 ft · 22 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on MD 166: Catonsville

    2203 ft · 54 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight right onto Metropolitan Boulevard

    1.4 km · 57 sec · Metropolitan Boulevard

  14. 14

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

    1.1 mi · 3 min

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Bloomsbury Avenue

    1.5 km · 2 min · Bloomsbury Avenue

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Frederick Road

    47 m · 7 sec · Frederick Road

  17. 17

    Turn right

    11 m · 3 sec

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Garrett Park 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
18 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
51.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 95 North
20.5 mi · 59%
Capital Beltway
8.24 mi · 24%
MD 166
1.53 mi · 4%
Rockville Pike
1.08 mi · 3%
Bloomsbury Avenue
0.95 mi · 3%
Metropolitan Boulevard
0.88 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

I 95 North

Merge slight left

19.1 mi · 00h 22m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 49m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 38m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+9.7 mi
25.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
West Laurel
00h 24m from Garrett Park
Leave By
4:52 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Rain Showers leaving Garrett Park 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 Garrett Park to Catonsville?

The road trip is about 34.9 miles (56.2 km) and usually takes 00h 49m 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?

West Laurel is a useful midpoint, sitting about 17.5 miles from Garrett Park and 17.5 miles from Catonsville.

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

The direct path is about 25.2 miles (40.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.7 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 4:52 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.03 one way or $10.05 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers around Garrett Park and Rain Showers near Catonsville.

Stop Ideas Near West Laurel

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 West Laurel and the surrounding midpoint area.
City of Rockville City Hall
Scenic stop 14 mi away

City of Rockville City Hall

Rockville , MD
111 Maryland Ave, Rockville, MD 20850, United States
Rating 4.5/5 4 reviews Park
Stop photo coming soon
Practical stop 14.1 mi away

D C Government

Washington , DC
77 P St NE, Washington, DC 20002
Rating 5.0/5 2 reviews City government office,Telephone answering service
City of Bowie
Meeting point 13.5 mi away

City of Bowie

Bowie , MD
15901 Excalibur Rd, Bowie, MD 20716
Rating 4.6/5 13 reviews City Hall,City government office
Town Hall Liquor And Bar
Nearby stop 7.4 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 West Laurel.

RAIL

New Carrollton station

17 mi away
4300 Garden City Drive
RAIL

BWI Rail Station

20 mi away
7 Amtrak Way
RAIL

Rockville station

21 mi away
251 Hungerford Drive at Park Rd.
RAIL

Washington Union Station

24 mi away
50 Massachusetts Ave NE

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Garrett Park and Catonsville. Straight-line distance: 25.21 mi (40.57 km).

Garrett Park

#1 Garrett Park

Town in Montgomery County, Maryland, United States

Population1,015
Coordinates39.0381600, -77.0930300
Altitude87
CountryUnited States
Catonsville

#2 Catonsville

A city in Baltimore County, Maryland.

Population41,567
Coordinates39.2720500, -76.7319200
Altitude146
CountryUnited States
Start: Garrett Park (-77.09303, 39.03816)
End: Catonsville (-76.73192, 39.27205)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 56 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 09m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 52m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 41m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 34m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 29m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 26m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.23 gal
4.66 L · about $5.03
Round trip
$10.05
2.46 gal · 9.32 L
Estimated CO2
10.9 kg one way
Round trip: 21.9 kg / 48 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $5.03 $10.05
Mid-grade $4.60 $5.66 $11.31
Premium $4.95 $6.09 $12.19
Diesel $5.98 $7.36 $14.71

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Garrett Park and Catonsville. The current time is 06:23:28.

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.