How far is Owings Mills, MD from Catonsville, MD?
The driving distance from Owings Mills, MD to Catonsville, MD is about 12.9 miles (20.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 17m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 10.5 miles (16.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 35m 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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This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
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Halfway Point
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Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Owings Mills and Catonsville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Owings Mills and Catonsville.
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Start on Reisterstown Road
637 ft · 11 sec · Reisterstown Road
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Turn slight left onto MD 940
82 m · 10 sec
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Turn straight
91 m · 11 sec
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Turn straight onto Owings Mills Boulevard
2008 ft · 49 sec · Owings Mills Boulevard
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 795: Baltimore, Reisterstown
1181 ft · 29 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 795 South: Baltimore, Northwest Expressway
1.5 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto Northwest Expressway
3.3 mi · 4 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 Owings Mills 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
6.42 mi · 00h 09m
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.
Sunny leaving Owings Mills and Sunny near Catonsville.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Owings Mills to Catonsville?
The road trip is about 12.9 miles (20.8 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?
Milford Mill is a useful midpoint, sitting about 6.5 miles from Owings Mills and 6.5 miles from Catonsville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 10.5 miles (16.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.4 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 7:54 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.88 one way or $3.76 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 4.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Owings Mills and Sunny near Catonsville.
Stop Ideas Near Milford Mill
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 Milford Mill.
Pennsylvania Station
BWI Rail Station
Rockville station
New Carrollton station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Owings Mills and Catonsville. Straight-line distance: 10.51 mi (16.92 km).
#1 Owings Mills
Census designated place
| Population | 30,622 |
| Coordinates | 39.4195500, -76.7802500 |
| 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: (-76.731988, 39.272037)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 21 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 25m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 19m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 15m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 12m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 11m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 09m |
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 | $1.88 | $3.76 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $2.12 | $4.23 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $2.28 | $4.56 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $2.75 | $5.50 |
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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