How far is Londontowne, MD from Catonsville, MD?

The driving distance from Londontowne, MD to Catonsville, MD is about 30.9 miles (49.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 40m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 25.4 miles (40.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 21m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
30.88 mi
00h 40m
Flight
25.36 mi
40.81 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
25.36 mi
Kilometers
40.81 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
30.88 mi
Kilometers
49.7 km
Drive Time
00h 40m

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 40m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Catonsville
Thu, Apr 16, 12:23 AM EDT
Return by in Londontowne
Thu, Apr 16, 1:03 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Londontowne
2026-04-15T23:42
Arrive Catonsville
Thu, Apr 16, 12:23 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 40m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:41 AM to 7:41 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:08 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Londontowne
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
Kensington
MD

Town in Montgomery County, Maryland, United States

From Londontowne
15.5 mi
00h 20m
To Catonsville
15.3 mi
00h 20m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
91°F
This Afternoon

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 4:00 PM EDT
Wind
10 mph S
Destination
67°F
Overnight

Partly Cloudy

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 3:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Tacoma Road

    72 m · 17 sec · Tacoma Road

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Londontown Road

    2364 ft · 1 min · Londontown Road

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Mayo Road

    1.3 km · 2 min · Mayo Road

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Solomons Island Road

    2.6 mi · 4 min · Solomons Island Road

  5. 5

    Continue on Solomons Island Road

    47 m · 9 sec · Solomons Island Road

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward MD 665 West, US 301, I 97, US 50: Aris T Allen Boulevard

    1035 ft · 29 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Aris T Allen Boulevard

    1 km · 53 sec · Aris T Allen Boulevard

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on I 97, US 50 West, US 301 South: Washington, Baltimore

    1 mi · 2 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on I 97 North: Baltimore

    1 km · 51 sec

  10. 10

    Continue straight

    6 mi · 7 min

  11. 11

    Keep slight left

    10.4 mi · 12 min

  12. 12

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

    1.1 mi · 1 min

  13. 13

    Merge slight right onto Baltimore Beltway

    6.5 mi · 9 min · Baltimore Beltway

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward MD 144: Catonsville

    1337 ft · 39 sec

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Frederick Road

    2417 ft · 1 min · Frederick Road

  16. 16

    Turn right

    11 m · 3 sec

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Londontowne 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
17 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
55 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 97 North
17 mi · 55%
Baltimore Beltway
6.46 mi · 21%
Solomons Island Road
2.62 mi · 8%
I 695 West
1.07 mi · 3%
I 97
1 mi · 3%
Mayo Road
0.83 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

I 97 North

Keep slight left

10.4 mi · 00h 12m

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 40m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 22m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+5.5 mi
25.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Kensington
00h 20m from Londontowne
Leave By
7:08 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Londontowne and Partly Cloudy near Catonsville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 30.9 miles (49.7 km) and usually takes 00h 40m 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?

Kensington is a useful midpoint, sitting about 15.5 miles from Londontowne and 15.3 miles from Catonsville.

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

The direct path is about 25.4 miles (40.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.5 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 7:08 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.45 one way or $8.91 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Londontowne and Partly Cloudy near Catonsville.

Stop Ideas Near Kensington

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 Kensington and the surrounding midpoint area.
Stop photo coming soon
Scenic stop 10.1 mi away

City of Bowie

Bowie , MD
8614 Chestnut Ave, Bowie, MD 20715
Museum
Baltimore City Hall
Meeting point 13.7 mi away

Baltimore City Hall

Baltimore , MD
100 Holliday St, Baltimore, MD 21202
Rating 4.0/5 63 reviews City government office
Kenhill Center
Nearby stop 11 mi away

Kenhill Center

Bowie , MD
2614 Kenhill Dr, Bowie, MD 20715
Rating 4.6/5 25 reviews Community center

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Kensington.

RAIL

BWI Rail Station

15 mi away
7 Amtrak Way
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

25 mi away
1515 North Charles Street
RAIL

New Carrollton station

29 mi away
4300 Garden City Drive
BUS

Kent Island, MD

32 mi away
3206 Main Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Londontowne and Catonsville. Straight-line distance: 25.36 mi (40.81 km).

Londontowne

#1 Londontowne

Unincorporated area in Anne Arundel County, Maryland, United States

Population8,018
Coordinates38.9334500, -76.5494100
Altitude6
CountryUnited States
Catonsville

#2 Catonsville

A city in Baltimore County, Maryland.

Population41,567
Coordinates39.2720500, -76.7319200
Altitude146
CountryUnited States
Start: Tacoma Road (-76.549216, 38.933562)
End: (-76.731988, 39.272037)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 50 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 01m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 46m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 37m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 30m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 26m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 23m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.09 gal
4.13 L · about $4.45
Round trip
$8.91
2.18 gal · 8.26 L
Estimated CO2
9.7 kg one way
Round trip: 19.4 kg / 43 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $4.45 $8.91
Mid-grade $4.60 $5.01 $10.03
Premium $4.95 $5.40 $10.80
Diesel $5.98 $6.52 $13.04

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 16, 2026

There is no time difference between Londontowne and Catonsville. The current time is 23:42:20.

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.