How far is Poolesville, MD from Catonsville, MD?
The driving distance from Poolesville, MD to Catonsville, MD is about 50.6 miles (81.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 07m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 37.7 miles (60.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 14m 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 01h 07m.
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.
City in Surry County, North Carolina, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Poolesville and Catonsville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Poolesville and Catonsville.
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Start on Elgin Road
2196 ft · 55 sec · Elgin Road
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Continue on Beallsville Road
5.6 mi · 10 min · Beallsville Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Barnesville Road
604 ft · 15 sec · Barnesville Road
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Turn left onto Old Hundred Road
5.7 mi · 10 min · Old Hundred Road
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Turn left onto Frederick Road
2074 ft · 35 sec · Frederick Road
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Continue on Urbana Pike
1181 ft · 24 sec · Urbana Pike
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Turn right onto Green Valley Road
4.8 mi · 9 min · Green Valley Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Fingerboard Road
716 ft · 17 sec · Fingerboard Road
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Turn right onto Green Valley Road
2.4 mi · 5 min · Green Valley Road
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Turn right onto Baldwin Road
2292 ft · 49 sec · Baldwin Road
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Turn left onto Green Valley Road
540 ft · 15 sec · Green Valley Road
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Take the ramp straight toward I 70 East
2547 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
12.8 mi · 14 min
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Continue straight
6.5 mi · 7 min
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Keep slight left to continue on Baltimore
9.1 mi · 10 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 695 North, I 695 South: New York, Towson, Baltimore, Glen Burnie
1056 ft · 16 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 695 South: Baltimore, Glen Burnie
2879 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Baltimore Beltway
1.9 mi · 3 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 Poolesville 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.
I 70 East
Merge slight left
12.8 mi · 00h 14m
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.
Rain Showers leaving Poolesville and Rain Showers near Catonsville.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Poolesville to Catonsville?
The road trip is about 50.6 miles (81.4 km) and usually takes 01h 07m 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?
Mount Airy is a useful midpoint, sitting about 26.3 miles from Poolesville and 24.3 miles from Catonsville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 37.7 miles (60.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.9 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 4:16 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.27 one way or $14.55 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 15.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
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Stop Ideas Near Mount Airy
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 Mount Airy.
Frederick Airport, MD
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Rockville station
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Poolesville and Catonsville. Straight-line distance: 37.69 mi (60.66 km).
#1 Poolesville
Town in Maryland, United States
| Population | 5,249 |
| Coordinates | 39.1459400, -77.4169300 |
| Altitude | 125 |
| 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: 81 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 41m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 15m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 00m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 50m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 43m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 37m |
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 | $7.27 | $14.55 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $8.19 | $16.37 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $8.82 | $17.64 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $10.64 | $21.29 |
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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