How far is Goddard, MD from Catonsville, MD?

The driving distance from Goddard, MD to Catonsville, MD is about 25.7 miles (41.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 34m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 20.6 miles (33.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 08m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
25.64 mi
00h 34m
Flight
20.57 mi
33.11 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
20.57 mi
Kilometers
33.11 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
25.64 mi
Kilometers
41.26 km
Drive Time
00h 34m

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 34m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Catonsville
Thu, Apr 16, 4:21 AM EDT
Return by in Goddard
Thu, Apr 16, 4:55 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Goddard
2026-04-16T03:46
Arrive Catonsville
Thu, Apr 16, 4:21 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 34m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:34 AM to 7:34 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:22 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Goddard
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
Fort George G Mead Junction
MD

City in Howard County, Maryland, United States of America

From Goddard
12.6 mi
00h 17m
To Catonsville
13 mi
00h 17m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
92°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 12 mph SW
Destination
91°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 14 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    129 m · 33 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Cipriano Road

    573 ft · 18 sec · Cipriano Road

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Greenbelt Road

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Greenbelt Road

  4. 4

    Take the ramp slight right toward MD 295 North: Baltimore-Washington Parkway North

    1238 ft · 30 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto Baltimore-Washington Parkway

    17.5 mi · 24 min · Baltimore-Washington Parkway

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward I 195 West: Catonsville

    1549 ft · 38 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Metropolitan Boulevard

    3.7 mi · 4 min · Metropolitan Boulevard

  8. 8

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

    1.1 mi · 3 min

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Bloomsbury Avenue

    1.5 km · 2 min · Bloomsbury Avenue

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Frederick Road

    47 m · 7 sec · Frederick Road

  11. 11

    Turn right

    11 m · 3 sec

  12. 12

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Goddard 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
12 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
46.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Baltimore-Washington Parkway
17.5 mi · 68%
Metropolitan Boulevard
3.75 mi · 15%
Greenbelt Road
1.13 mi · 4%
MD 166
1.11 mi · 4%
Bloomsbury Avenue
0.95 mi · 4%
I 195 West
0.29 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Baltimore-Washington Parkway

Merge slight left onto Baltimore-Washington Parkway

17.5 mi · 00h 24m

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 34m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 08m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+5.1 mi
20.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Fort George G Mead Junction
00h 17m from Goddard
Leave By
7:22 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Goddard and Partly Sunny near Catonsville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 25.7 miles (41.3 km) and usually takes 00h 34m 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 12.6 miles from Goddard and 13 miles from Catonsville.

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

The direct path is about 20.6 miles (33.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.1 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 7:22 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.68 one way or $7.35 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Goddard and Partly 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.

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Fort George G Mead Junction and the surrounding midpoint area.
Stop photo coming soon
Scenic stop 8.3 mi away

City of Bowie

Bowie , MD
8614 Chestnut Ave, Bowie, MD 20715
Museum
Baltimore City Hall
Meeting point 14 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 Fort George G Mead Junction.

RAIL

BWI Rail Station

11 mi away
7 Amtrak Way
RAIL

New Carrollton station

20 mi away
4300 Garden City Drive
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

25 mi away
1515 North Charles Street
RAIL

Rockville station

31 mi away
251 Hungerford Drive at Park Rd.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Goddard and Catonsville. Straight-line distance: 20.57 mi (33.11 km).

Photo coming soon

#1 Goddard

City in Kansas, USA

Population6,177
Coordinates38.9895500, -76.8533100
Altitude56
CountryUnited States
Catonsville

#2 Catonsville

A city in Baltimore County, Maryland.

Population41,567
Coordinates39.2720500, -76.7319200
Altitude146
CountryUnited States
Start: (-76.853314, 38.989765)
End: (-76.731988, 39.272037)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 41 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 51m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 38m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 30m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 25m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 21m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 19m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.9 gal
3.42 L · about $3.68
Round trip
$7.35
1.8 gal · 6.84 L
Estimated CO2
8 kg one way
Round trip: 16 kg / 35 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $3.68 $7.35
Mid-grade $4.60 $4.14 $8.28
Premium $4.95 $4.46 $8.92
Diesel $5.98 $5.38 $10.76

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 16, 2026

There is no time difference between Goddard and Catonsville. The current time is 03:46:47.

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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.