How far is Leonardtown, MD from Catonsville, MD?

The driving distance from Leonardtown, MD to Catonsville, MD is about 83.6 miles (134.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 46m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 68 miles (109.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 32m 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
83.65 mi
01h 46m
Flight
67.97 mi
109.38 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
67.97 mi
Kilometers
109.38 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
83.65 mi
Kilometers
134.62 km
Drive Time
01h 46m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 01h 46m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Catonsville
Sun, Apr 19, 1:28 AM EDT
Return by in Leonardtown
Sun, Apr 19, 3:14 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Leonardtown
2026-04-18T23:42
Arrive Catonsville
Sun, Apr 19, 1:28 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 46m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:46 AM to 11:46 AM EDT

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

Leave by
2:58 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Leonardtown
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
Camp Springs
MD

Census designated place in Prince George’s County, Maryland, United States

From Leonardtown
41.8 mi
00h 53m
To Catonsville
41.9 mi
00h 53m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
81°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
1 to 10 mph SE
Destination
82°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 10 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Fenwick Street

    14 m · 7 sec · Fenwick Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Washington Street

    2131 ft · 50 sec · Washington Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Point Lookout Road

    11.7 mi · 19 min · Point Lookout Road

  4. 4

    Take the ramp straight

    126 m · 11 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight right onto Three Notch Road

    6.9 mi · 10 min · Three Notch Road

  6. 6

    Continue on Leonardtown Road

    10.6 mi · 15 min · Leonardtown Road

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Mattawoman Beantown Road

    3.3 mi · 5 min · Mattawoman Beantown Road

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Crain Highway

    2.5 mi · 4 min · Crain Highway

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on Branch Avenue

    9 mi · 12 min · Branch Avenue

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward I 95 North, I 495 North: Baltimore, College Park

    2193 ft · 53 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto Capital Beltway

    14.2 mi · 19 min · Capital Beltway

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward MD 295 North: BWI Marshall Airport, Baltimore North, Baltimore-Washington Parkway

    1285 ft · 31 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on MD 295 North: Baltimore, Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport

    1100 ft · 27 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto Baltimore-Washington Parkway

    17.9 mi · 25 min · Baltimore-Washington Parkway

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward I 195 West: Catonsville

    1549 ft · 38 sec

  16. 16

    Merge slight left onto Metropolitan Boulevard

    3.7 mi · 4 min · Metropolitan Boulevard

  17. 17

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

    1.1 mi · 3 min

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Bloomsbury Avenue

    1.5 km · 2 min · Bloomsbury Avenue

  19. 19

    Turn left onto Frederick Road

    47 m · 7 sec · Frederick Road

  20. 20

    Turn right

    11 m · 3 sec

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
21 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
5 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
25.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Baltimore-Washington Parkway
17.9 mi · 21%
Capital Beltway
14.2 mi · 17%
Point Lookout Road
11.8 mi · 14%
Leonardtown Road
10.6 mi · 13%
Branch Avenue
8.96 mi · 11%
Three Notch Road
6.86 mi · 8%
Longest Stretch

Baltimore-Washington Parkway

Merge slight left onto Baltimore-Washington Parkway

17.9 mi · 00h 25m

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 46m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 32m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+15.6 mi
68 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Camp Springs
00h 53m from Leonardtown
Leave By
2:58 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Leonardtown and Mostly Sunny near Catonsville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 83.6 miles (134.6 km) and usually takes 01h 46m 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?

Camp Springs is a useful midpoint, sitting about 41.8 miles from Leonardtown and 41.9 miles from Catonsville.

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

The direct path is about 68 miles (109.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.6 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 2:58 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.05 one way or $24.11 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 26.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Leonardtown and Mostly Sunny near Catonsville.

Stop Ideas Near Camp Springs

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 Camp Springs and the surrounding midpoint area.
United States Capitol
Scenic stop 9.8 mi away

United States Capitol

Washington , DC
First St SE, Washington, DC 20004, United States
Rating 4.6/5 4,243 reviews Tourist attraction,Historical place,Historical landmark,Landmark,Federal government office
Stop photo coming soon
Practical stop 10.8 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
THEARC: Town Hall Education Arts Recreation Campus
Meeting point 6.2 mi away

THEARC: Town Hall Education Arts Recreation Campus

Washington , DC
1901 Mississippi Ave SE, Washington, DC 20020
Rating 4.7/5 64 reviews Recreation center,City Hall
Town Hall Liquor And Bar
Nearby stop 14.7 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 Camp Springs.

RAIL

Washington Union Station

13 mi away
50 Massachusetts Ave NE
RAIL

Union Station

14 mi away
110 Callahan Drive
RAIL

New Carrollton station

17 mi away
4300 Garden City Drive
RAIL

Lorton station

29 mi away
8006 Lorton Road

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Leonardtown and Catonsville. Straight-line distance: 67.97 mi (109.38 km).

Leonardtown

#1 Leonardtown

Town in Maryland, United States

Population3,912
Coordinates38.2912400, -76.6357900
Altitude26
CountryUnited States
Catonsville

#2 Catonsville

A city in Baltimore County, Maryland.

Population41,567
Coordinates39.2720500, -76.7319200
Altitude146
CountryUnited States
Start: Fenwick Street (-76.635798, 38.291191)
End: (-76.731988, 39.272037)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 135 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 47m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 05m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 40m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 23m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 11m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 02m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.95 gal
11.17 L · about $12.05
Round trip
$24.11
5.9 gal · 22.34 L
Estimated CO2
26.2 kg one way
Round trip: 52.4 kg / 116 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $12.05 $24.11
Mid-grade $4.60 $13.57 $27.13
Premium $4.95 $14.61 $29.23
Diesel $5.98 $17.64 $35.28

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 Leonardtown and Catonsville. The current time is 23:42:01.

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.