How far is Mays Chapel, MD from Catonsville, MD?
The driving distance from Mays Chapel, MD to Catonsville, MD is about 16.2 miles (26 km), with a travel time of about 00h 23m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 12 miles (19.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 46m 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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Driving Route Map
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Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Mays Chapel and Catonsville.
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Start on Marburg Manor Drive
79 m · 12 sec · Marburg Manor Drive
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Continue on Marburg Manor Drive
2322 ft · 2 min · Marburg Manor Drive
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Thornton Road
764 ft · 27 sec · Thornton Road
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Turn right onto West Seminary Avenue
1.3 mi · 3 min · West Seminary Avenue
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Turn left onto Falls Road
2880 ft · 1 min · Falls Road
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Continue on Jones Falls Expressway
2304 ft · 36 sec · Jones Falls Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 695 West: Pikesville
2320 ft · 49 sec
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Merge slight left onto Baltimore Beltway
12.1 mi · 17 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 Mays Chapel 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
12.1 mi · 00h 17m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
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Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Mays Chapel to Catonsville?
The road trip is about 16.2 miles (26 km) and usually takes 00h 23m 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?
Pikesville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 8.1 miles from Mays Chapel and 8.1 miles from Catonsville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 12 miles (19.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.2 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 7:44 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.33 one way or $4.66 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.1 kg one way.
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Stop Ideas Near Pikesville
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Transit and Meeting Points
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Rockville station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Mays Chapel and Catonsville. Straight-line distance: 11.97 mi (19.27 km).
#1 Mays Chapel
Census designated place
| Population | 11,420 |
| Coordinates | 39.4331600, -76.6494100 |
| Altitude | 140 |
| 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: 26 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 32m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 24m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 19m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 16m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 13m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 12m |
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 | $2.33 | $4.66 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $2.62 | $5.24 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $2.82 | $5.65 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $3.41 | $6.82 |
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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