How far is Milford Mill, MD from Catonsville, MD?

The driving distance from Milford Mill, MD to Catonsville, MD is about 7.3 miles (11.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 17m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 5.6 miles (9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 34m 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
7.33 mi
00h 17m
Flight
5.62 mi
9.05 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
5.62 mi
Kilometers
9.05 km
Flight Time

Driving Distance

Road route
7.33 mi
Kilometers
11.8 km
Drive Time
00h 17m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 17m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Catonsville
Sun, Apr 19, 1:51 AM EDT
Return by in Milford Mill
Sun, Apr 19, 2:09 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Milford Mill
2026-04-19T01:34
Arrive Catonsville
Sun, Apr 19, 1:51 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 17m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:17 AM to 7:17 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:56 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Milford Mill
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
Lochearn
MD

Census designated place

From Milford Mill
3.7 mi
00h 08m
To Catonsville
3.7 mi
00h 08m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
60°F
Sunday

Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
12 to 18 mph NW
Destination
62°F
Sunday

Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 to 14 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Milford Mill and Catonsville.

  1. 1

    Start on Big Buck Drive

    2007 ft · 2 min · Big Buck Drive

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Mayfield Avenue

    874 ft · 42 sec · Mayfield Avenue

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Windsor Mill Road

    1.2 km · 1 min · Windsor Mill Road

  4. 4

    Turn slight right onto North Rolling Road

    2 mi · 5 min · North Rolling Road

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Security Boulevard

    1987 ft · 56 sec · Security Boulevard

  6. 6

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

    3030 ft · 1 min

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Baltimore Beltway

    2.4 mi · 3 min · Baltimore Beltway

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward MD 144: Catonsville

    1328 ft · 36 sec

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Frederick Road

    2086 ft · 1 min · Frederick Road

  10. 10

    Turn right

    11 m · 3 sec

  11. 11

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Milford Mill 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
11 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
150.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Baltimore Beltway
2.38 mi · 32%
North Rolling Road
2.02 mi · 28%
Windsor Mill Road
0.77 mi · 11%
I 695 South
0.57 mi · 8%
Frederick Road
0.4 mi · 5%
Big Buck Drive
0.38 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

Baltimore Beltway

Merge slight left onto Baltimore Beltway

2.38 mi · 00h 03m

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 17m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 34m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+1.7 mi
5.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lochearn
00h 08m from Milford Mill
Leave By
7:56 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Rain Showers leaving Milford Mill 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 Milford Mill to Catonsville?

The road trip is about 7.3 miles (11.8 km) and usually takes 00h 17m 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?

Lochearn is a useful midpoint, sitting about 3.7 miles from Milford Mill and 3.7 miles from Catonsville.

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

The direct path is about 5.6 miles (9 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.7 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:56 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.06 one way or $2.12 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 2.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers around Milford Mill and Rain Showers near Catonsville.

Stop Ideas Near Lochearn

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

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

RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

10 mi away
1515 North Charles Street
RAIL

BWI Rail Station

17 mi away
7 Amtrak Way
RAIL

New Carrollton station

45 mi away
4300 Garden City Drive
RAIL

Rockville station

46 mi away
251 Hungerford Drive at Park Rd.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Milford Mill and Catonsville. Straight-line distance: 5.62 mi (9.05 km).

Milford Mill

#1 Milford Mill

Census designated place

Population29,042
Coordinates39.3478800, -76.7699700
Altitude151
CountryUnited States
Catonsville

#2 Catonsville

A city in Baltimore County, Maryland.

Population41,567
Coordinates39.2720500, -76.7319200
Altitude146
CountryUnited States
Start: Big Buck Drive (-76.769391, 39.348789)
End: (-76.731988, 39.272037)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 12 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 14m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 10m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 08m
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
0.26 gal
0.98 L · about $1.06
Round trip
$2.12
0.52 gal · 1.96 L
Estimated CO2
2.3 kg one way
Round trip: 4.6 kg / 10 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $1.06 $2.12
Mid-grade $4.60 $1.20 $2.39
Premium $4.95 $1.29 $2.58
Diesel $5.98 $1.55 $3.11

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 Milford Mill and Catonsville. The current time is 01:34:22.

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.