How far is Rock Hall, MD from Catonsville, MD?
The driving distance from Rock Hall, MD to Catonsville, MD is about 54.4 miles (87.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 06m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 42.5 miles (68.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 12m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 06m.
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
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Rock Hall and Catonsville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Rock Hall and Catonsville.
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Start on Rock Hall Road
2822 ft · 2 min · Rock Hall Road
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Turn left onto Clay Street
1.3 km · 2 min · Clay Street
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Turn right onto Catoctin Mountain Highway
1 mi · 1 min · Catoctin Mountain Highway
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Catoctin Mountain Highway
46 m · 2 sec · Catoctin Mountain Highway
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Exit the roundabout onto Catoctin Mountain Highway
9.5 mi · 12 min · Catoctin Mountain Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 70 East: Baltimore, Washington
1.1 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left
23 mi · 25 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 Rock Hall 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.
I 70 East
Merge slight left
23 mi · 00h 25m
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.
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Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Rock Hall to Catonsville?
The road trip is about 54.4 miles (87.6 km) and usually takes 01h 06m 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 27.2 miles from Rock Hall and 27.3 miles from Catonsville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 42.5 miles (68.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.9 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 4:18 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.85 one way or $15.69 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 17.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
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Stop Ideas Near Mount Airy
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Transit and Meeting Points
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Frederick Airport, MD
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Rockville station
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Rock Hall and Catonsville. Straight-line distance: 42.48 mi (68.37 km).
#1 Rock Hall
Town of the United States
| Population | 1,255 |
| Coordinates | 39.2687100, -77.5261000 |
| Altitude | 72 |
| 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: 88 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 48m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 21m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 05m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 54m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 46m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 40m |
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 | $7.85 | $15.69 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $8.83 | $17.66 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $9.51 | $19.02 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $11.48 | $22.96 |
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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