How far is North East, MD from Catonsville, MD?
The driving distance from North East, MD to Catonsville, MD is about 56.9 miles (91.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 04m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 47.9 miles (77.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 09m 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
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 01h 04m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Census designated place in Maryland, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between North East and Catonsville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between North East and Catonsville.
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Start on South Mauldin Avenue
1.1 km · 1 min · South Mauldin Avenue
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Continue on North East Road
1.7 mi · 3 min · North East Road
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 95 South: Baltimore
885 ft · 22 sec
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Continue on I 95 South: Baltimore
2101 ft · 51 sec
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Keep slight left
3195 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto John F. Kennedy Memorial Highway
31.2 mi · 36 min · John F. Kennedy Memorial Highway
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Keep slight left to continue on Express Toll Lanes
6.5 mi · 8 min · Express Toll Lanes
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Keep slight right to continue on Express Toll Lanes
1.2 mi · 2 min · Express Toll Lanes
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Merge slight right
3.9 mi · 5 min
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Keep slight right
7 mi · 9 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 695 West: Towson
3248 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Baltimore Beltway
2.2 mi · 3 min · Baltimore Beltway
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Take the exit slight right toward MD 144: Catonsville
1337 ft · 39 sec
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Turn left onto Frederick Road
2417 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 North East 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.
John F. Kennedy Memorial Highway
Merge slight left onto John F. Kennedy Memorial Highway
31.2 mi · 00h 36m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving North East and Mostly Sunny near Catonsville.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from North East to Catonsville?
The road trip is about 56.9 miles (91.6 km) and usually takes 01h 04m 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?
Joppatowne is a useful midpoint, sitting about 28.4 miles from North East and 28.5 miles from Catonsville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 47.9 miles (77.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 9 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 4:20 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.21 one way or $16.43 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 17.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around North East and Mostly Sunny near Catonsville.
Stop Ideas Near Joppatowne
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Joppatowne.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between North East and Catonsville. Straight-line distance: 47.89 mi (77.07 km).
#1 North East
Town of the United States
| Population | 3,609 |
| Coordinates | 39.6001100, -75.9413300 |
| Altitude | 5 |
| 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: 92 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 53m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 25m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 08m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 56m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 48m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 42m |
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 | $8.21 | $16.43 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $9.24 | $18.49 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $9.96 | $19.92 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $12.02 | $24.04 |
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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