How far is Jarrettsville, MD from Catonsville, MD?
The driving distance from Jarrettsville, MD to Catonsville, MD is about 33.6 miles (54.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 55m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 26.7 miles (42.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 50m 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.
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 55m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Suburb of Baltimore, Maryland, United States
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Driving Route Map
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Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Jarrettsville and Catonsville.
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Start on the route
17 m · 8 sec
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Turn left
11 m · 6 sec
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Turn left onto Norrisville Road
1824 ft · 54 sec · Norrisville Road
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Turn left onto Schuster Road
1.8 mi · 4 min · Schuster Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Jarrettsville Pike
10.5 mi · 18 min · Jarrettsville Pike
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Continue on Dulaney Valley Road
4.1 mi · 8 min · Dulaney Valley Road
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 695 West: Pikesville
1813 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Baltimore Beltway
15.9 mi · 22 min · Baltimore Beltway
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Take the exit slight right toward MD 144: Catonsville
1328 ft · 36 sec
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Turn right onto Frederick Road
2086 ft · 1 min · 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 Jarrettsville and Catonsville.
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.
Baltimore Beltway
Merge slight left onto Baltimore Beltway
15.9 mi · 00h 22m
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.
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Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Jarrettsville to Catonsville?
The road trip is about 33.6 miles (54.1 km) and usually takes 00h 55m 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?
Towson is a useful midpoint, sitting about 16.8 miles from Jarrettsville and 16.8 miles from Catonsville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 26.7 miles (42.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.9 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 4:40 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.86 one way or $9.72 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Jarrettsville and Catonsville. Straight-line distance: 26.68 mi (42.94 km).
#1 Jarrettsville
Census designated place
| Population | 2,916 |
| Coordinates | 39.6045500, -76.4777400 |
| Altitude | 204 |
| 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: 54 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 07m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 50m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 40m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 33m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 28m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 25m |
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 | $4.86 | $9.72 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $5.47 | $10.95 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $5.90 | $11.79 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $7.12 | $14.23 |
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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