How far is Taneytown, MD from Catonsville, MD?
The driving distance from Taneytown, MD to Catonsville, MD is about 39.9 miles (64.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 49m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 35.6 miles (57.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 38m 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 00h 49m.
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.
Census designated place in Baltimore County, Maryland, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Patchy Fog
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Taneytown and Catonsville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Taneytown and Catonsville.
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Start on Reindollar Street
9 m · 4 sec · Reindollar Street
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Turn right onto East Baltimore Street
716 ft · 23 sec · East Baltimore Street
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Turn right onto Trevanion Road
1.4 km · 2 min · Trevanion Road
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Turn left onto Antrim Boulevard
1.1 km · 1 min · Antrim Boulevard
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Taneytown Pike
39 m · 4 sec · Taneytown Pike
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Exit the roundabout onto Taneytown Pike
9.3 mi · 13 min · Taneytown Pike
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Continue on College View Boulevard
1.1 km · 57 sec · College View Boulevard
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Continue on Baltimore Boulevard
10 mi · 15 min · Baltimore Boulevard
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Continue on Westminster Pike
1.6 mi · 3 min · Westminster Pike
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Keep slight left to continue on Northwest Expressway
9.2 mi · 12 min · Northwest Expressway
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Keep slight right to continue on I 695 South: Glen Burnie
1.1 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto Baltimore Beltway
6.4 mi · 9 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 Taneytown 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 Boulevard
Continue on Baltimore Boulevard
10 mi · 00h 15m
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.
Cloudy leaving Taneytown and Patchy Fog near Catonsville.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Taneytown to Catonsville?
The road trip is about 39.9 miles (64.2 km) and usually takes 00h 49m 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?
Reisterstown is a useful midpoint, sitting about 20.1 miles from Taneytown and 19.8 miles from Catonsville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 35.6 miles (57.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.3 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 4:52 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.76 one way or $11.52 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 12.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Cloudy around Taneytown and Patchy Fog near Catonsville.
Stop Ideas Near Reisterstown
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 Reisterstown.
Pennsylvania Station
BWI Rail Station
Frederick Airport, MD
Frederick, MD
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Taneytown and Catonsville. Straight-line distance: 35.6 mi (57.3 km).
#1 Taneytown
Town in Carroll County, Maryland, United States
| Population | 6,846 |
| Coordinates | 39.6578800, -77.1744300 |
| Altitude | 154 |
| 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: 64 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 19m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 59m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 47m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 39m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 34m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 29m |
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 | $5.76 | $11.52 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $6.48 | $12.97 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $6.99 | $13.97 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $8.43 | $16.86 |
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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