How far is Woodsboro, MD from Catonsville, MD?

The driving distance from Woodsboro, MD to Catonsville, MD is about 45.2 miles (72.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 57m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 36 miles (57.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 54m 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
45.21 mi
00h 57m
Flight
35.96 mi
57.88 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
35.96 mi
Kilometers
57.88 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
45.21 mi
Kilometers
72.76 km
Drive Time
00h 57m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 57m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Catonsville
Fri, Apr 17, 9:18 AM EDT
Return by in Woodsboro
Fri, Apr 17, 10:15 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Woodsboro
2026-04-17T08:21
Arrive Catonsville
Fri, Apr 17, 9:18 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 57m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:57 AM to 10:57 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:36 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Woodsboro
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

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 Woodsboro
22.6 mi
00h 28m
To Catonsville
22.6 mi
00h 28m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
80°F
Friday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 mph NW
Destination
65°F
Overnight

Scattered Rain Showers

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 2:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 10 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on South Main Street

    6 m · 5 sec · South Main Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Liberty Road

    977 ft · 22 sec · Liberty Road

  3. 3

    Continue on Woodsboro Road

    5 mi · 7 min · Woodsboro Road

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Main Street

    1753 ft · 34 sec · Main Street

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Walnut Street

    890 ft · 18 sec · Walnut Street

  6. 6

    Continue on Green Valley Road

    7.4 mi · 11 min · Green Valley Road

  7. 7

    Turn left onto I 70 East

    2061 ft · 52 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    12.8 mi · 14 min

  9. 9

    Continue straight

    6.5 mi · 7 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on Baltimore

    9.1 mi · 10 min

  11. 11

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

    1056 ft · 16 sec

  12. 12

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

    2879 ft · 1 min

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto Baltimore Beltway

    1.9 mi · 3 min · Baltimore Beltway

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward MD 144: Catonsville

    1328 ft · 36 sec

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Frederick Road

    2086 ft · 1 min · Frederick Road

  16. 16

    Turn right

    11 m · 3 sec

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Woodsboro 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
17 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
37.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 70 East
19.7 mi · 44%
Baltimore
9.14 mi · 20%
Green Valley Road
7.37 mi · 16%
Woodsboro Road
4.99 mi · 11%
Baltimore Beltway
1.94 mi · 4%
I 695 South
0.55 mi · 1%
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 57m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 54m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+9.2 mi
36 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Mount Airy
00h 28m from Woodsboro
Leave By
4:36 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Woodsboro and Scattered Rain Showers near Catonsville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 45.2 miles (72.8 km) and usually takes 00h 57m 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 22.6 miles from Woodsboro and 22.6 miles from Catonsville.

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

The direct path is about 36 miles (57.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.2 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 4:36 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.54 one way or $13.08 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 14.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Woodsboro and Scattered Rain Showers 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 Woodsboro and Catonsville. Straight-line distance: 35.96 mi (57.88 km).

Woodsboro

#1 Woodsboro

Town in Frederick County Maryland

Population1,302
Coordinates39.5331600, -77.3147100
Altitude121
CountryUnited States
Catonsville

#2 Catonsville

A city in Baltimore County, Maryland.

Population41,567
Coordinates39.2720500, -76.7319200
Altitude146
CountryUnited States
Start: Woodsboro (-77.31471, 39.53316)
End: Catonsville (-76.73192, 39.27205)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 73 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 30m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 07m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 54m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 45m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 38m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 33m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.6 gal
6.04 L · about $6.54
Round trip
$13.08
3.2 gal · 12.08 L
Estimated CO2
14.2 kg one way
Round trip: 28.4 kg / 63 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $6.54 $13.08
Mid-grade $4.60 $7.36 $14.72
Premium $4.95 $7.93 $15.85
Diesel $5.98 $9.57 $19.14

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 17, 2026

There is no time difference between Woodsboro and Catonsville. The current time is 08:21:28.

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.