How far is Owings, MD from Catonsville, MD?
The driving distance from Owings, MD to Catonsville, MD is about 47.4 miles (76.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 08m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 39 miles (62.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 17m 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.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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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 08m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Census-designated place in Maryland, United Staes
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Owings and Catonsville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Owings and Catonsville.
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Start on the route
32 m · 4 sec
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Turn slight right onto Old Solomons Island Road
74 m · 14 sec · Old Solomons Island Road
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Turn left
23 m · 7 sec
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Turn left
64 m · 24 sec
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Turn sharp right
40 m · 15 sec
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Turn left
15 m · 4 sec
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Turn right
23 m · 9 sec
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Turn right onto Old Solomons Island Road
74 m · 7 sec · Old Solomons Island Road
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Turn right onto East Chesapeake Beach Road
861 ft · 20 sec · East Chesapeake Beach Road
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Take the ramp slight right
793 ft · 23 sec
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Merge slight left onto Solomons Island Road
1.2 mi · 2 min · Solomons Island Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Solomons Island Road
49 m · 2 sec · Solomons Island Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Solomons Island Road
702 ft · 12 sec · Solomons Island Road
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Continue on New Solomoms Island Road
2951 ft · 50 sec · New Solomoms Island Road
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Continue on Solomons Island Road
6.1 mi · 9 min · Solomons Island Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Solomons Island Road
11 m · 1 sec · Solomons Island Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Solomons Island Road
11.7 mi · 19 min · Solomons Island Road
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Continue on Solomons Island Road
47 m · 9 sec · Solomons Island Road
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Take the exit slight right toward MD 665 West, US 301, I 97, US 50: Aris T Allen Boulevard
1035 ft · 29 sec
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Merge slight left onto Aris T Allen Boulevard
1 km · 53 sec · Aris T Allen Boulevard
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Keep slight left to continue on I 97, US 50 West, US 301 South: Washington, Baltimore
1 mi · 2 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 97 North: Baltimore
1 km · 51 sec
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Continue straight
6 mi · 7 min
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Keep slight left
10.4 mi · 12 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 695 West: Baltimore, Towson
1.1 mi · 1 min
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Merge slight right onto Baltimore Beltway
6.5 mi · 9 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 Owings 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.
Solomons Island Road
Exit the roundabout onto Solomons Island Road
11.7 mi · 00h 19m
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.
Sunny leaving Owings 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 to Catonsville?
The road trip is about 47.4 miles (76.3 km) and usually takes 01h 08m 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?
Crownsville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 23.7 miles from Owings and 23.7 miles from Catonsville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 39 miles (62.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.4 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:12 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.82 one way or $13.65 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 14.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Owings and Sunny near Catonsville.
Stop Ideas Near Crownsville
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
City of Bowie
Annapolis City Hall
Kenhill Center
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Crownsville.
BWI Rail Station
New Carrollton station
Pennsylvania Station
Kent Island, MD
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Owings and Catonsville. Straight-line distance: 38.94 mi (62.67 km).
#1 Owings
Census designated place
| Population | 2,149 |
| Coordinates | 38.7176200, -76.6013500 |
| Altitude | 27 |
| 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: 76 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 34m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 11m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 56m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 47m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 40m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 35m |
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 | $6.82 | $13.65 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $7.68 | $15.36 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $8.27 | $16.55 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $9.99 | $19.97 |
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 23, 2026
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