How far is Lochearn, MD from Catonsville, MD?

The driving distance from Lochearn, MD to Catonsville, MD is about 7.7 miles (12.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 13m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 4.8 miles (7.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 26m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
7.69 mi
00h 13m
Flight
4.77 mi
7.67 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
4.77 mi
Kilometers
7.67 km
Flight Time

Driving Distance

Road route
7.69 mi
Kilometers
12.37 km
Drive Time
00h 13m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 13m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Catonsville
Thu, Apr 23, 11:29 PM EDT
Return by in Lochearn
Thu, Apr 23, 11:42 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Lochearn
2026-04-23T23:16
Arrive Catonsville
Thu, Apr 23, 11:29 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 13m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:13 AM to 7:13 PM EDT

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

Leave by
8:04 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Lochearn
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
Milford Mill
MD

Census designated place

From Lochearn
3.9 mi
00h 06m
To Catonsville
3.9 mi
00h 06m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
76°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 6 mph N
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 Lochearn and Catonsville.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Liberty Road

    1.4 mi · 3 min · Liberty Road

  2. 2

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 695 South: Glen Burnie

    1177 ft · 29 sec

  3. 3

    Merge slight left onto Baltimore Beltway

    5.3 mi · 7 min · Baltimore Beltway

  4. 4

    Take the exit slight right toward MD 144: Catonsville

    1328 ft · 36 sec

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Frederick Road

    2086 ft · 1 min · Frederick Road

  6. 6

    Turn right

    11 m · 3 sec

  7. 7

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Lochearn 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
7 steps
2 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
90.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Baltimore Beltway
5.35 mi · 70%
Liberty Road
1.44 mi · 19%
Frederick Road
0.4 mi · 5%
MD 144
0.25 mi · 3%
I 695 South
0.22 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Baltimore Beltway

Merge slight left onto Baltimore Beltway

5.35 mi · 00h 07m

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 13m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 26m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+2.9 mi
4.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Milford Mill
00h 06m from Lochearn
Leave By
8:04 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Lochearn and Sunny near Catonsville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 7.7 miles (12.4 km) and usually takes 00h 13m 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?

Milford Mill is a useful midpoint, sitting about 3.9 miles from Lochearn and 3.9 miles from Catonsville.

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

The direct path is about 4.8 miles (7.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.9 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:04 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.10 one way or $2.21 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 2.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Lochearn and Sunny near Catonsville.

Stop Ideas Near Milford Mill

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

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

RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

14 mi away
1515 North Charles Street
RAIL

BWI Rail Station

19 mi away
7 Amtrak Way
RAIL

Rockville station

44 mi away
251 Hungerford Drive at Park Rd.
RAIL

New Carrollton station

45 mi away
4300 Garden City Drive

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Lochearn and Catonsville. Straight-line distance: 4.77 mi (7.67 km).

Lochearn

#1 Lochearn

Census designated place

Population25,333
Coordinates39.3406600, -76.7221900
Altitude126
CountryUnited States
Catonsville

#2 Catonsville

A city in Baltimore County, Maryland.

Population41,567
Coordinates39.2720500, -76.7319200
Altitude146
CountryUnited States
Start: Liberty Road (-76.722217, 39.340617)
End: (-76.731988, 39.272037)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 12 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 15m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 11m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 09m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 07m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 06m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 05m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.27 gal
1.03 L · about $1.10
Round trip
$2.21
0.54 gal · 2.06 L
Estimated CO2
2.4 kg one way
Round trip: 4.8 kg / 11 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $1.10 $2.21
Mid-grade $4.60 $1.24 $2.48
Premium $4.95 $1.34 $2.68
Diesel $5.98 $1.61 $3.23

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 24, 2026

There is no time difference between Lochearn and Catonsville. The current time is 23:16:40.

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.