How far is Highfield-Cascade, MD from Catonsville, MD?

The driving distance from Highfield-Cascade, MD to Catonsville, MD is about 63.2 miles (101.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 27m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 50.5 miles (81.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 55m 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
63.19 mi
01h 27m
Flight
50.44 mi
81.18 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
50.44 mi
Kilometers
81.18 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
63.19 mi
Kilometers
101.7 km
Drive Time
01h 27m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 27m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Catonsville
Thu, Apr 23, 1:36 AM EDT
Return by in Highfield-Cascade
Thu, Apr 23, 3:04 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Highfield-Cascade
2026-04-23T00:09
Arrive Catonsville
Thu, Apr 23, 1:36 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 27m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:28 AM to 11:28 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:34 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Highfield-Cascade
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
New Market
MD

Town in Frederick County, Maryland, United States

From Highfield-Cascade
31.6 mi
00h 43m
To Catonsville
31.6 mi
00h 43m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
73°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 Highfield-Cascade and Catonsville.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Highfield-Cascade and Catonsville.

  1. 1

    Start on Cascade Road

    862 ft · 40 sec · Cascade Road

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Highfield Road

    794 ft · 40 sec · Highfield Road

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Military Road

    2952 ft · 59 sec · Military Road

  4. 4

    Continue on Sabillasville Road

    7.6 mi · 14 min · Sabillasville Road

  5. 5

    Continue on North Church Street

    1.3 km · 1 min · North Church Street

  6. 6

    Turn left onto East Main Street

    1.6 km · 1 min · East Main Street

  7. 7

    Keep slight right to continue on Jimtown Road

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Jimtown Road

  8. 8

    Turn left onto Creagerstown Road

    3.4 mi · 5 min · Creagerstown Road

  9. 9

    Continue on Woodsboro Creagerstown Road

    2.6 mi · 4 min · Woodsboro Creagerstown Road

  10. 10

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Woodsboro Pike

    13 m · 1 sec · Woodsboro Pike

  11. 11

    Continue on Woodsboro Pike

    2925 ft · 1 min · Woodsboro Pike

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Woodsboro Road

    5 mi · 7 min · Woodsboro Road

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Main Street

    1753 ft · 34 sec · Main Street

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Walnut Street

    890 ft · 18 sec · Walnut Street

  15. 15

    Continue on Green Valley Road

    7.4 mi · 11 min · Green Valley Road

  16. 16

    Turn left onto I 70 East

    2061 ft · 52 sec

  17. 17

    Merge slight left

    12.8 mi · 14 min

  18. 18

    Continue straight

    6.5 mi · 7 min

  19. 19

    Keep slight left to continue on Baltimore

    9.1 mi · 10 min

  20. 20

    Take the exit slight right toward I 695 North, I 695 South: New York, Towson, Baltimore, Glen Burnie

    1056 ft · 16 sec

  21. 21

    Keep slight right to continue on I 695 South: Baltimore, Glen Burnie

    2879 ft · 1 min

  22. 22

    Merge slight left onto Baltimore Beltway

    1.9 mi · 3 min · Baltimore Beltway

  23. 23

    Take the exit slight right toward MD 144: Catonsville

    1328 ft · 36 sec

  24. 24

    Turn right onto Frederick Road

    2086 ft · 1 min · Frederick Road

  25. 25

    Turn right

    11 m · 3 sec

  26. 26

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Highfield-Cascade 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
26 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
41.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 70 East
19.7 mi · 31%
Baltimore
9.14 mi · 14%
Sabillasville Road
7.63 mi · 12%
Green Valley Road
7.37 mi · 12%
Woodsboro Road
4.99 mi · 8%
Creagerstown Road
3.41 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

I 70 East

Merge slight left

12.8 mi · 00h 14m

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
01h 27m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 56m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+12.7 mi
50.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
New Market
00h 43m from Highfield-Cascade
Leave By
3:34 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Highfield-Cascade and Sunny near Catonsville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Highfield-Cascade to Catonsville?

The road trip is about 63.2 miles (101.7 km) and usually takes 01h 27m 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?

New Market is a useful midpoint, sitting about 31.6 miles from Highfield-Cascade and 31.6 miles from Catonsville.

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

The direct path is about 50.5 miles (81.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.7 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 3:34 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.11 one way or $18.22 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 19.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Highfield-Cascade and Sunny near Catonsville.

Stop Ideas Near New Market

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around New Market, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to New Market.

BUS

Frederick Airport, MD

10 mi away
1341 Hughes Ford Road
RAIL

Frederick, MD

12 mi away
100 South East Street
RAIL

Rockville station

35 mi away
251 Hungerford Drive at Park Rd.
RAIL

Harpers Ferry

40 mi away
Potomac St. & Shenandoah St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Highfield-Cascade and Catonsville. Straight-line distance: 50.44 mi (81.18 km).

Highfield-Cascade

#1 Highfield-Cascade

Census-designated place in Washington County, Maryland

Population1,112
Coordinates39.7161600, -77.4828200
Altitude422
CountryUnited States
Catonsville

#2 Catonsville

A city in Baltimore County, Maryland.

Population41,567
Coordinates39.2720500, -76.7319200
Altitude146
CountryUnited States
Start: Highfield-Cascade (-77.48282, 39.71616)
End: Catonsville (-76.73192, 39.27205)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 102 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 06m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 34m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 15m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 03m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 54m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 47m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.23 gal
8.44 L · about $9.11
Round trip
$18.22
4.46 gal · 16.88 L
Estimated CO2
19.8 kg one way
Round trip: 39.6 kg / 87 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $9.11 $18.22
Mid-grade $4.60 $10.26 $20.51
Premium $4.95 $11.05 $22.09
Diesel $5.98 $13.34 $26.67

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Highfield-Cascade and Catonsville. The current time is 00:09:12.

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.