How far is Huntingtown, MD from Catonsville, MD?

The driving distance from Huntingtown, MD to Catonsville, MD is about 54.4 miles (87.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 17m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 45.8 miles (73.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 35m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
54.44 mi
01h 17m
Flight
45.78 mi
73.68 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
45.78 mi
Kilometers
73.68 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
54.44 mi
Kilometers
87.62 km
Drive Time
01h 17m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 17m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Catonsville
Mon, Apr 13, 4:38 PM EDT
Return by in Huntingtown
Mon, Apr 13, 5:56 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Huntingtown
2026-04-13T15:20
Arrive Catonsville
Mon, Apr 13, 4:38 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 17m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:18 AM to 11:18 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:54 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Huntingtown
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
Bowie
MD

The most populous city in Prince George's County, Maryland.

From Huntingtown
27.2 mi
00h 38m
To Catonsville
27.2 mi
00h 38m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
88°F
Monday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Mon, Apr 13 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
12 to 18 mph SW
Destination
87°F
Monday

Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Mon, Apr 13 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
9 to 18 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    40 m · 15 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Old Town Road

    724 ft · 23 sec · Old Town Road

  3. 3

    Turn left onto North Solomons Island Road

    3.3 mi · 5 min · North Solomons Island Road

  4. 4

    Continue on Southern Maryland Boulevard

    10.2 mi · 14 min · Southern Maryland Boulevard

  5. 5

    Continue on Stephanie Roper Highway

    4 mi · 5 min · Stephanie Roper Highway

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward US 301 North: Baltimore

    1781 ft · 1 min

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Crain Highway

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Crain Highway

  8. 8

    Continue on South East Crain Highway

    10.8 mi · 16 min · South East Crain Highway

  9. 9

    Continue on Robert Crain Highway

    7.1 mi · 11 min · Robert Crain Highway

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    8.9 mi · 10 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward I 695 West: Baltimore, Towson

    1.1 mi · 1 min

  12. 12

    Merge slight right onto Baltimore Beltway

    6.5 mi · 9 min · Baltimore Beltway

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward MD 144: Catonsville

    1337 ft · 39 sec

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Frederick Road

    2417 ft · 1 min · Frederick Road

  15. 15

    Turn right

    11 m · 3 sec

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Huntingtown and Catonsville.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
16 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
29.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Robert Crain Highway
16.1 mi · 30%
South East Crain Highway
10.8 mi · 20%
Southern Maryland Boulevard
10.2 mi · 19%
Baltimore Beltway
6.46 mi · 12%
Stephanie Roper Highway
4 mi · 7%
North Solomons Island Road
3.27 mi · 6%
Longest Stretch

South East Crain Highway

Continue on South East Crain Highway

10.8 mi · 00h 16m

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 17m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 36m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+8.6 mi
45.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Bowie
00h 38m from Huntingtown
Leave By
3:54 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Huntingtown and Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Catonsville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 54.4 miles (87.6 km) and usually takes 01h 17m 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?

Bowie is a useful midpoint, sitting about 27.2 miles from Huntingtown and 27.2 miles from Catonsville.

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

The direct path is about 45.8 miles (73.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.6 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 3:54 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.85 one way or $15.69 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 17.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Huntingtown and Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Catonsville.

Stop Ideas Near Bowie

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Bowie, 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 Bowie.

RAIL

New Carrollton station

12 mi away
4300 Garden City Drive
RAIL

Washington Union Station

24 mi away
50 Massachusetts Ave NE
RAIL

BWI Rail Station

28 mi away
7 Amtrak Way
RAIL

Union Station

33 mi away
110 Callahan Drive

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Huntingtown and Catonsville. Straight-line distance: 45.78 mi (73.68 km).

Huntingtown

#1 Huntingtown

Census designated place

Population2,587
Coordinates38.6159500, -76.6130200
Altitude49
CountryUnited States
Catonsville

#2 Catonsville

A city in Baltimore County, Maryland.

Population41,567
Coordinates39.2720500, -76.7319200
Altitude146
CountryUnited States
Start: Huntingtown (-76.61302, 38.61595)
End: Catonsville (-76.73192, 39.27205)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 88 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 48m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 21m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 05m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 54m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 46m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 40m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.92 gal
7.27 L · about $7.85
Round trip
$15.69
3.84 gal · 14.54 L
Estimated CO2
17.1 kg one way
Round trip: 34.1 kg / 75 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $7.85 $15.69
Mid-grade $4.60 $8.83 $17.66
Premium $4.95 $9.51 $19.02
Diesel $5.98 $11.48 $22.96

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 13, 2026

There is no time difference between Huntingtown and Catonsville. The current time is 15:20:43.

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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.