How far is New Windsor, MD from Catonsville, MD?
The driving distance from New Windsor, MD to Catonsville, MD is about 35.5 miles (57.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 54m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 27.4 miles (44.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 48m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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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 Baltimore County, Maryland, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between New Windsor and Catonsville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between New Windsor and Catonsville.
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Start on Church Street
17 m · 7 sec · Church Street
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Turn left onto High Street
131 m · 11 sec · High Street
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Turn right onto Main Street
1522 ft · 30 sec · Main Street
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Turn slight right onto New Windsor Road
6.1 mi · 11 min · New Windsor Road
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Turn right onto Uniontown Road
2089 ft · 44 sec · Uniontown Road
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Continue on West Main Street
1.8 mi · 3 min · West Main Street
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Turn left onto Malcolm Drive
1740 ft · 38 sec · Malcolm Drive
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Turn right onto Baltimore Boulevard
8 mi · 12 min · Baltimore Boulevard
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Continue on Westminster Pike
1.6 mi · 3 min · Westminster Pike
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Keep slight left to continue on Northwest Expressway
9.2 mi · 12 min · Northwest Expressway
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Keep slight right to continue on I 695 South: Glen Burnie
1.1 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto Baltimore Beltway
6.4 mi · 9 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 New Windsor 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.
Northwest Expressway
Keep slight left to continue on Northwest Expressway
9.23 mi · 00h 12m
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.
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Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from New Windsor to Catonsville?
The road trip is about 35.5 miles (57.2 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?
Reisterstown is a useful midpoint, sitting about 17.8 miles from New Windsor and 17.8 miles from Catonsville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 27.4 miles (44.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.1 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 4:42 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.11 one way or $10.22 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around New Windsor and Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Catonsville.
Stop Ideas Near Reisterstown
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Transit and Meeting Points
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Pennsylvania Station
BWI Rail Station
Frederick Airport, MD
Frederick, MD
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between New Windsor and Catonsville. Straight-line distance: 27.41 mi (44.11 km).
#1 New Windsor
Town in Carroll County, Maryland, United States
| Population | 1,404 |
| Coordinates | 39.5420500, -77.1080400 |
| Altitude | 152 |
| 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: Catonsville (-76.73192, 39.27205)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 57 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 11m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 53m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 42m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 35m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 30m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 26m |
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 | $5.11 | $10.22 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $5.75 | $11.50 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $6.19 | $12.39 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $7.48 | $14.95 |
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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