How far is Temple Hills, MD from Catonsville, MD?
The driving distance from Temple Hills, MD to Catonsville, MD is about 42.4 miles (68.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 55m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 33.7 miles (54.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 50m 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 55m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Prince George's County, Maryland, United States
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Driving Route Map
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Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Temple Hills and Catonsville.
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Start on Temple Hill Road
38 m · 6 sec · Temple Hill Road
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Continue on Temple Hill Road
1.1 km · 1 min · Temple Hill Road
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Turn slight right
79 m · 10 sec
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Turn slight right onto Saint Barnabas Road
1.1 km · 1 min · Saint Barnabas Road
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Take the ramp straight toward MD 5 South
1555 ft · 43 sec
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Merge slight left onto Branch Avenue
1.1 mi · 1 min · Branch Avenue
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Take the exit slight right toward I 95 North, I 495 North: Baltimore, College Park
2444 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Capital Beltway
14.5 mi · 20 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 Temple Hills 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 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 Temple Hills to Catonsville?
The road trip is about 42.4 miles (68.3 km) and usually takes 00h 55m 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?
Greenbelt is a useful midpoint, sitting about 21.2 miles from Temple Hills and 21.3 miles from Catonsville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 33.7 miles (54.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.7 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 4:40 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.13 one way or $12.26 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 13.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
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Stop Ideas Near Greenbelt
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
United States Capitol
D C Government
THEARC: Town Hall Education Arts Recreation Campus
Town Hall Liquor And Bar
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Greenbelt.
New Carrollton station
Washington Union Station
Rockville station
BWI Rail Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Temple Hills and Catonsville. Straight-line distance: 33.66 mi (54.17 km).
#1 Temple Hills
Census designated place in Maryland, United States
| Population | 7,852 |
| Coordinates | 38.8140000, -76.9455300 |
| Altitude | 82 |
| 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: 68 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 24m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 03m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 50m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 42m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 36m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 31m |
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 | $6.13 | $12.26 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $6.90 | $13.80 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $7.43 | $14.86 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $8.97 | $17.94 |
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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