How far is Selby-on-the-Bay, MD from Catonsville, MD?
The driving distance from Selby-on-the-Bay, MD to Catonsville, MD is about 34.5 miles (55.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 47m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 27 miles (43.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 34m 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 00h 47m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Selby-on-the-Bay and Catonsville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Selby-on-the-Bay and Catonsville.
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Start on Edgemont Street
2436 ft · 2 min · Edgemont Street
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Turn right onto Hillside Avenue
2281 ft · 2 min · Hillside Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Central Avenue
3 mi · 5 min · Central Avenue
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Turn right onto Solomons Island Road
3.6 mi · 6 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 Selby-on-the-Bay 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 97 North
Keep slight left
10.4 mi · 00h 12m
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.
Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Selby-on-the-Bay 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 Selby-on-the-Bay to Catonsville?
The road trip is about 34.5 miles (55.5 km) and usually takes 00h 47m 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?
Arden on the Severn is a useful midpoint, sitting about 17.3 miles from Selby-on-the-Bay and 17.2 miles from Catonsville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 27 miles (43.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.5 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 4:56 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.98 one way or $9.97 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Selby-on-the-Bay and Rain Showers near Catonsville.
Stop Ideas Near Arden on the Severn
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
City of Bowie
Laurel City Mayor
Kenhill Center
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Arden on the Severn.
BWI Rail Station
Pennsylvania Station
New Carrollton station
Kent Island, MD
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Selby-on-the-Bay and Catonsville. Straight-line distance: 27.03 mi (43.5 km).
#1 Selby-on-the-Bay
Census designated place
| Population | 4,040 |
| Coordinates | 38.9162200, -76.5224600 |
| Altitude | 4 |
| 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: 56 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 08m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 51m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 41m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 34m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 29m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 25m |
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 | $4.98 | $9.97 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $5.61 | $11.22 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $6.04 | $12.09 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $7.30 | $14.59 |
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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