How far is Marlow Heights, MD from Catonsville, MD?
The driving distance from Marlow Heights, MD to Catonsville, MD is about 42.2 miles (67.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 54m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 32.5 miles (52.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 49m 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 54m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Census designated place in Prince George’s County, Maryland, United States
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Marlow Heights and Catonsville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Marlow Heights and Catonsville.
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Start on Lyons Street
805 ft · 22 sec · Lyons Street
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Continue on 26th Avenue
154 m · 18 sec · 26th Avenue
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Turn right onto Iverson Street
1885 ft · 42 sec · Iverson Street
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Turn left onto Branch Avenue
1679 ft · 54 sec · Branch Avenue
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Keep slight right to continue on Branch Avenue
1.5 km · 2 min · Branch Avenue
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Turn right onto Southern Avenue Southeast
1.4 km · 2 min · Southern Avenue Southeast
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Turn left onto Pennsylvania Avenue Southeast
2003 ft · 1 min · Pennsylvania Avenue Southeast
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Turn right onto Fort Davis Drive Southeast
1.2 mi · 2 min · Fort Davis Drive Southeast
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Turn left onto Ridge Road Southeast
1.2 km · 1 min · Ridge Road Southeast
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Turn right onto Minnesota Avenue Northeast
1 mi · 2 min · Minnesota Avenue Northeast
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Turn left onto Nannie Helen Burroughs Avenue Northeast
111 m · 22 sec · Nannie Helen Burroughs Avenue Northeast
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Turn right onto Kenilworth Avenue Northeast
877 ft · 18 sec · Kenilworth Avenue Northeast
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Merge slight left onto Kenilworth Avenue Freeway
1.1 mi · 2 min · Kenilworth Avenue Freeway
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Keep slight left to continue on Baltimore
2038 ft · 25 sec
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Merge slight left onto Baltimore-Washington Parkway
23.7 mi · 33 min · Baltimore-Washington Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 195 West: Catonsville
1549 ft · 38 sec
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Merge slight left onto Metropolitan Boulevard
3.7 mi · 4 min · Metropolitan Boulevard
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Keep slight right to continue on MD 166: Catonsville, Community College of Baltimore County
1.1 mi · 3 min
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Turn right onto Bloomsbury Avenue
1.5 km · 2 min · Bloomsbury Avenue
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Turn left onto Frederick Road
47 m · 7 sec · 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 Marlow Heights and Catonsville.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Baltimore-Washington Parkway
Merge slight left onto Baltimore-Washington Parkway
23.7 mi · 00h 33m
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.
Rain Showers leaving Marlow Heights and Rain Showers near Catonsville.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Marlow Heights to Catonsville?
The road trip is about 42.2 miles (67.9 km) and usually takes 00h 54m 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?
South Laurel is a useful midpoint, sitting about 18.8 miles from Marlow Heights and 23.4 miles from Catonsville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 32.5 miles (52.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.7 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 $6.09 one way or $12.18 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 13.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
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Stop Ideas Near South Laurel
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
United States Capitol
D C Government
City of Bowie
Town Hall Liquor And Bar
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to South Laurel.
New Carrollton station
BWI Rail Station
Washington Union Station
Rockville station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Marlow Heights and Catonsville. Straight-line distance: 32.52 mi (52.33 km).
#1 Marlow Heights
Census-designated place in Prince George's County, Maryland, United States
| Population | 5,618 |
| Coordinates | 38.8334500, -76.9516400 |
| Altitude | 79 |
| 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: (-76.731988, 39.272037)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 68 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 24m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 03m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 50m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 42m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 36m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 31m |
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 | $6.09 | $12.18 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $6.85 | $13.71 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $7.38 | $14.76 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $8.91 | $17.82 |
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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