How far is Summerfield, MD from Catonsville, MD?
The driving distance from Summerfield, MD to Catonsville, MD is about 31.8 miles (51.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 43m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 26.4 miles (42.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 26m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 43m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Census designated place in Anne Arundel County, Maryland, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Summerfield and Catonsville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Summerfield and Catonsville.
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Start on the route
594 ft · 46 sec
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Turn right
24 m · 10 sec
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Turn left onto Garrett A. Morgan Boulevard
588 ft · 13 sec · Garrett A. Morgan Boulevard
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Ring Road
1606 ft · 36 sec · Sean Taylor Road
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Exit the rotary onto Sean Taylor Road
2248 ft · 47 sec · Sean Taylor Road
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Continue on Brightseat Road
1038 ft · 21 sec · Brightseat Road
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Turn right onto Landover Road
2926 ft · 56 sec · Landover Road
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 95 North, I 495 North: College Park, Baltimore
1.1 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Capital Beltway
4.8 mi · 7 min · Capital Beltway
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Take the exit slight right toward MD 295 North: BWI Marshall Airport, Baltimore North, Baltimore-Washington Parkway
1285 ft · 31 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on MD 295 North: Baltimore, Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport
1100 ft · 27 sec
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Merge slight left onto Baltimore-Washington Parkway
17.9 mi · 25 min · Baltimore-Washington Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 195 West: Catonsville
1549 ft · 38 sec
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Merge slight left onto Metropolitan Boulevard
3.7 mi · 4 min · Metropolitan Boulevard
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Keep slight right to continue on MD 166: Catonsville, Community College of Baltimore County
1.1 mi · 3 min
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Turn right onto Bloomsbury Avenue
1.5 km · 2 min · Bloomsbury Avenue
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Turn left onto Frederick Road
47 m · 7 sec · 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 Summerfield 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.
Baltimore-Washington Parkway
Merge slight left onto Baltimore-Washington Parkway
17.9 mi · 00h 25m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Rain Showers leaving Summerfield and Chance Rain Showers near Catonsville.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Summerfield to Catonsville?
The road trip is about 31.8 miles (51.1 km) and usually takes 00h 43m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Maryland City is a useful midpoint, sitting about 15.9 miles from Summerfield and 15.8 miles from Catonsville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 26.4 miles (42.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.4 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:04 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.75 one way or $9.50 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers around Summerfield and Chance Rain Showers near Catonsville.
Stop Ideas Near Maryland City
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 Maryland City.
BWI Rail Station
New Carrollton station
Washington Union Station
Rockville station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Summerfield and Catonsville. Straight-line distance: 26.43 mi (42.53 km).
#1 Summerfield
Summerfield, Maryland, is a census-designated place situated in Prince George's County.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 38.9045400, -76.8683000 |
| Altitude | - |
| 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: 51 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 03m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 47m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 38m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 31m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 27m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 23m |
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 | $4.24 | $4.75 | $9.50 |
| Mid-grade | $4.84 | $5.42 | $10.85 |
| Premium | $5.15 | $5.76 | $11.53 |
| Diesel | $6.36 | $7.13 | $14.25 |
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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