How far is Perryman, MD from Catonsville, MD?

The driving distance from Perryman, MD to Catonsville, MD is about 38.7 miles (62.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 53m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 31.3 miles (50.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 47m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
38.74 mi
00h 53m
Flight
31.3 mi
50.38 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
31.3 mi
Kilometers
50.38 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
38.74 mi
Kilometers
62.34 km
Drive Time
00h 53m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 53m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Catonsville
Wed, Apr 15, 7:09 AM EDT
Return by in Perryman
Wed, Apr 15, 8:02 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Perryman
2026-04-15T06:15
Arrive Catonsville
Wed, Apr 15, 7:09 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 53m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:54 AM to 10:54 AM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
4:42 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Perryman
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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
Rossville
MD

City in Walker County, Georgia, USA

From Perryman
19.3 mi
00h 26m
To Catonsville
19.4 mi
00h 26m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
85°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 7 mph SW
Destination
67°F
Overnight

Partly Cloudy

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 3:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Perryman and Catonsville.

  1. 1

    Start on Perryman Road

    1132 ft · 31 sec · Perryman Road

  2. 2

    Continue on Perryman Road

    52 m · 11 sec · Perryman Road

  3. 3

    Continue on Perryman Road

    556 ft · 19 sec · Perryman Road

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Spesutia Road

    1.2 km · 2 min · Spesutia Road

  5. 5

    Turn left onto South Philadelphia Boulevard

    2480 ft · 1 min · South Philadelphia Boulevard

  6. 6

    Continue on Pulaski Highway

    1.6 km · 1 min · Pulaski Highway

  7. 7

    Turn left onto Riverside Parkway

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Riverside Parkway

  8. 8

    Turn left onto I 95 South: Baltimore

    2272 ft · 58 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto John F. Kennedy Memorial Highway

    11.9 mi · 14 min · John F. Kennedy Memorial Highway

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on Express Toll Lanes

    6.5 mi · 8 min · Express Toll Lanes

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on Express Toll Lanes

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Express Toll Lanes

  12. 12

    Merge slight right

    3.9 mi · 5 min

  13. 13

    Keep slight right

    7 mi · 9 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward I 695 West: Towson

    3248 ft · 1 min

  15. 15

    Merge slight left onto Baltimore Beltway

    2.2 mi · 3 min · Baltimore Beltway

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward MD 144: Catonsville

    1337 ft · 39 sec

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Frederick Road

    2417 ft · 1 min · Frederick Road

  18. 18

    Turn right

    11 m · 3 sec

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Perryman 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
19 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
3 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
49.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Express Toll Lanes
18.5 mi · 48%
John F. Kennedy Memorial Highway
11.9 mi · 31%
Baltimore Beltway
2.18 mi · 6%
Riverside Parkway
1.8 mi · 5%
Pulaski Highway
0.98 mi · 3%
Spesutia Road
0.76 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

John F. Kennedy Memorial Highway

Merge slight left onto John F. Kennedy Memorial Highway

11.9 mi · 00h 14m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 53m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 48m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+7.4 mi
31.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Rossville
00h 26m from Perryman
Leave By
4:42 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Perryman and Partly Cloudy near Catonsville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Perryman to Catonsville?

The road trip is about 38.7 miles (62.3 km) and usually takes 00h 53m 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?

Rossville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 19.3 miles from Perryman and 19.4 miles from Catonsville.

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

The direct path is about 31.3 miles (50.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.4 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 4:42 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.60 one way or $11.20 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 12.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Perryman and Partly Cloudy near Catonsville.

Stop Ideas Near Rossville

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

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

RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

12 mi away
1515 North Charles Street
RAIL

BWI Rail Station

25 mi away
7 Amtrak Way
RAIL

Aberdeen

33 mi away
18 East Bel Air Ave.
BUS

Kent Island, MD

46 mi away
3206 Main Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Perryman and Catonsville. Straight-line distance: 31.3 mi (50.38 km).

Perryman

#1 Perryman

Census designated place

Population2,342
Coordinates39.4695500, -76.2044000
Altitude13
CountryUnited States
Catonsville

#2 Catonsville

A city in Baltimore County, Maryland.

Population41,567
Coordinates39.2720500, -76.7319200
Altitude146
CountryUnited States
Start: Perryman (-76.2044, 39.46955)
End: Catonsville (-76.73192, 39.27205)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 62 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 17m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 58m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 46m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 38m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 33m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 28m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.37 gal
5.17 L · about $5.60
Round trip
$11.20
2.74 gal · 10.34 L
Estimated CO2
12.2 kg one way
Round trip: 24.4 kg / 54 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $5.60 $11.20
Mid-grade $4.60 $6.30 $12.60
Premium $4.95 $6.79 $13.57
Diesel $5.98 $8.19 $16.39

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 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Perryman and Catonsville. The current time is 06:15:56.

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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.