How far is Walkersville, MD from Catonsville, MD?

The driving distance from Walkersville, MD to Catonsville, MD is about 43.9 miles (70.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 51m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 36.3 miles (58.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 43m 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
43.87 mi
00h 51m
Flight
36.27 mi
58.37 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
36.27 mi
Kilometers
58.37 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
43.87 mi
Kilometers
70.6 km
Drive Time
00h 51m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 51m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Catonsville
Mon, Jun 1, 6:39 PM EDT
Return by in Walkersville
Mon, Jun 1, 7:30 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Walkersville
2026-06-01T17:47
Arrive Catonsville
Mon, Jun 1, 6:39 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 51m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:52 AM to 10:52 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:46 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Walkersville
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
Mount Airy
MD

City in Surry County, North Carolina, United States

From Walkersville
21.9 mi
00h 25m
To Catonsville
21.9 mi
00h 25m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
77°F
Monday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Mon, Jun 1 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
1 to 6 mph NE
Destination
77°F
This Afternoon

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Mon, Jun 1 4:00 PM EDT
Wind
8 mph NE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on West Pennsylvania Avenue

    76 m · 8 sec · West Pennsylvania Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Main Street

    1568 ft · 1 min · Main Street

  3. 3

    Continue on West Crum Road

    1.3 mi · 3 min · West Crum Road

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Stauffer Road

    1031 ft · 30 sec · Stauffer Road

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Crum Road

    1.1 mi · 3 min · Crum Road

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Liberty Road

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Liberty Road

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Old Annapolis Road

    3.6 mi · 6 min · Old Annapolis Road

  8. 8

    Turn right onto Green Valley Road

    3.9 mi · 6 min · Green Valley Road

  9. 9

    Turn left onto I 70 East

    2061 ft · 52 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    12.8 mi · 14 min

  11. 11

    Continue straight

    6.5 mi · 7 min

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on Baltimore

    9.1 mi · 10 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward I 695 North, I 695 South: New York, Towson, Baltimore, Glen Burnie

    1056 ft · 16 sec

  14. 14

    Keep slight right to continue on I 695 South: Baltimore, Glen Burnie

    2879 ft · 1 min

  15. 15

    Merge slight left onto Baltimore Beltway

    1.9 mi · 3 min · Baltimore Beltway

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward MD 144: Catonsville

    1328 ft · 36 sec

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Frederick Road

    2086 ft · 1 min · Frederick Road

  18. 18

    Turn right

    11 m · 3 sec

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Walkersville 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
19 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
43.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 70 East
19.7 mi · 45%
Baltimore
9.14 mi · 21%
Green Valley Road
3.94 mi · 9%
Old Annapolis Road
3.65 mi · 8%
Baltimore Beltway
1.94 mi · 4%
West Crum Road
1.26 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

I 70 East

Merge slight left

12.8 mi · 00h 14m

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 51m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 44m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+7.6 mi
36.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Mount Airy
00h 25m from Walkersville
Leave By
4:46 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Walkersville and Mostly Cloudy near Catonsville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 43.9 miles (70.6 km) and usually takes 00h 51m 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?

Mount Airy is a useful midpoint, sitting about 21.9 miles from Walkersville and 21.9 miles from Catonsville.

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

The direct path is about 36.3 miles (58.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.6 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 4:46 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.33 one way or $12.67 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 13.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Walkersville and Mostly Cloudy near Catonsville.

Stop Ideas Near Mount Airy

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Mount Airy, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Mount Airy.

BUS

Frederick Airport, MD

20 mi away
1341 Hughes Ford Road
RAIL

Frederick, MD

22 mi away
100 South East Street
RAIL

Rockville station

32 mi away
251 Hungerford Drive at Park Rd.
RAIL

BWI Rail Station

45 mi away
7 Amtrak Way

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Walkersville and Catonsville. Straight-line distance: 36.27 mi (58.37 km).

Walkersville

#1 Walkersville

Town in Frederick County Maryland

Population6,574
Coordinates39.4862100, -77.3519300
Altitude94
CountryUnited States
Catonsville

#2 Catonsville

A city in Baltimore County, Maryland.

Population41,567
Coordinates39.2720500, -76.7319200
Altitude146
CountryUnited States
Start: West Pennsylvania Avenue (-77.35198, 39.48633)
End: (-76.731988, 39.272037)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 71 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 27m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 05m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 52m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 43m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 37m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 32m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.55 gal
5.86 L · about $6.33
Round trip
$12.67
3.1 gal · 11.72 L
Estimated CO2
13.8 kg one way
Round trip: 27.5 kg / 61 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $6.33 $12.67
Mid-grade $4.60 $7.13 $14.26
Premium $4.95 $7.68 $15.36
Diesel $5.98 $9.27 $18.54

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 · Jun 01, 2026

There is no time difference between Walkersville and Catonsville. The current time is 17:47:36.

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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.