How far is Travilah, MD from Catonsville, MD?

The driving distance from Travilah, MD to Catonsville, MD is about 42.9 miles (69 km), with a travel time of about 00h 50m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 31.7 miles (51 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 41m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
42.85 mi
00h 50m
Flight
31.72 mi
51.05 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
31.72 mi
Kilometers
51.05 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
42.85 mi
Kilometers
68.96 km
Drive Time
00h 50m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 00h 50m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Catonsville
Thu, Apr 23, 4:21 AM EDT
Return by in Travilah
Thu, Apr 23, 5:12 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Travilah
2026-04-23T03:30
Arrive Catonsville
Thu, Apr 23, 4:21 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 50m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:51 AM to 10:51 AM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
4:48 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Travilah
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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.

Mid-route stop
Fairland
MD

Town in Oklahoma, United States

From Travilah
21.6 mi
00h 25m
To Catonsville
21.3 mi
00h 25m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
79°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 6 mph NW
Destination
77°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 6 mph NW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Travilah and Catonsville.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Travilah and Catonsville.

  1. 1

    Start on Travilah Road

    1.4 km · 2 min · Travilah Road

  2. 2

    Exit the roundabout onto Travilah Road

    1885 ft · 39 sec · Travilah Road

  3. 3

    Turn straight onto Dufief Mill Road

    2 mi · 4 min · Dufief Mill Road

  4. 4

    Continue on Muddy Branch Road

    1.3 km · 2 min · Muddy Branch Road

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Great Seneca Highway

    1561 ft · 35 sec · Great Seneca Highway

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Sam Eig Highway

    1.5 km · 2 min · Sam Eig Highway

  7. 7

    Continue straight

    2.2 mi · 3 min

  8. 8

    Continue on Intercounty Connector

    16.3 mi · 21 min · Intercounty Connector

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward I 95: Laurel, Burtonsville

    2257 ft · 51 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on MD 198: Konterra Drive

    2986 ft · 39 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on MD 198: Laurel, Burtonsville

    1.5 km · 1 min

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on MD 198 West: Burtonsville

    2970 ft · 39 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight left

    1.2 km · 50 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left

    12.5 mi · 14 min

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward I 195 East, MD 166: BWI Thurgood Marshall Airport, Catonsville

    1708 ft · 22 sec

  16. 16

    Keep slight left to continue on MD 166: Catonsville

    2203 ft · 54 sec

  17. 17

    Merge slight right onto Metropolitan Boulevard

    1.4 km · 57 sec · Metropolitan Boulevard

  18. 18

    Keep slight right to continue on MD 166: Catonsville, Community College of Baltimore County

    1.1 mi · 3 min

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Bloomsbury Avenue

    1.5 km · 2 min · Bloomsbury Avenue

  20. 20

    Turn left onto Frederick Road

    47 m · 7 sec · Frederick Road

  21. 21

    Turn right

    11 m · 3 sec

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Travilah and Catonsville.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
22 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
51.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Intercounty Connector
16.3 mi · 38%
MD 198 West
13.8 mi · 32%
Sam Eig Highway
3.15 mi · 7%
Dufief Mill Road
1.97 mi · 5%
MD 166
1.53 mi · 4%
MD 198
1.51 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

Intercounty Connector

Continue on Intercounty Connector

16.3 mi · 00h 21m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 50m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 42m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+11.2 mi
31.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Fairland
00h 25m from Travilah
Leave By
4:48 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Travilah and Sunny near Catonsville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Travilah to Catonsville?

The road trip is about 42.9 miles (69 km) and usually takes 00h 50m 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?

Fairland is a useful midpoint, sitting about 21.6 miles from Travilah and 21.3 miles from Catonsville.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 31.7 miles (51 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.2 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 4:48 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.17 one way or $12.34 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 13.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Travilah and Sunny near Catonsville.

Stop Ideas Near Fairland

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Fairland and the surrounding midpoint area.
United States Capitol
Scenic stop 13.2 mi away

United States Capitol

Washington , DC
First St SE, Washington, DC 20004, United States
Rating 4.6/5 4,243 reviews Tourist attraction,Historical place,Historical landmark,Landmark,Federal government office
Stop photo coming soon
Practical stop 11.9 mi away

D C Government

Washington , DC
77 P St NE, Washington, DC 20002
Rating 5.0/5 2 reviews City government office,Telephone answering service
The John Wilson Building
Meeting point 13.2 mi away

The John Wilson Building

Washington , DC
1350 Pennsylvania Avenue NW, Washington, DC 20004
Rating 4.6/5 21 reviews City government office
Town Hall Liquor And Bar
Nearby stop 5.8 mi away

Town Hall Liquor And Bar

College Park , MD
8135 Baltimore Ave, College Park, MD 20740
Rating 4.3/5 319 reviews Liquor store,Bar

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Fairland.

RAIL

Rockville station

16 mi away
251 Hungerford Drive at Park Rd.
RAIL

New Carrollton station

16 mi away
4300 Garden City Drive
RAIL

Washington Union Station

20 mi away
50 Massachusetts Ave NE
RAIL

BWI Rail Station

26 mi away
7 Amtrak Way

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Travilah and Catonsville. Straight-line distance: 31.72 mi (51.05 km).

Travilah

#1 Travilah

Census-designated place in Montgomery County, Maryland, United States

Population12,159
Coordinates39.0690000, -77.2630400
Altitude107
CountryUnited States
Catonsville

#2 Catonsville

A city in Baltimore County, Maryland.

Population41,567
Coordinates39.2720500, -76.7319200
Altitude146
CountryUnited States
Start: Travilah Road (-77.263204, 39.069023)
End: (-76.731988, 39.272037)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 69 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 25m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 04m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 51m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 42m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 36m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 32m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.51 gal
5.72 L · about $6.17
Round trip
$12.34
3.02 gal · 11.44 L
Estimated CO2
13.4 kg one way
Round trip: 26.8 kg / 59 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $6.17 $12.34
Mid-grade $4.60 $6.94 $13.89
Premium $4.95 $7.48 $14.96
Diesel $5.98 $9.03 $18.06

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Maryland · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Travilah and Catonsville. The current time is 03:30:24.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.