Origin
Aberdeen, MD
Morning in Aberdeen on Saturday
Local time
9:28 AM
EDT
Current temp
48°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Aberdeen, MD to Catonsville, MD
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
48m
Distance
40.3 mi
65 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$7
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 44m
★
6 AM
0h 48m
8 AM
0h 56m
10 AM
0h 51m
12 PM
0h 50m
3 PM
0h 51m
5 PM
0h 56m
8 PM
0h 46m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Aberdeen, MD
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Catonsville, MD
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Trip Overview
The drive from Aberdeen, MD to Catonsville, MD covers 40.3 miles and takes about 48m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Beards Hill Road, Aberdeen Thruway, I 95 South for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $6.68 one way before food or hotel costs.
About the Cities
Starting in Aberdeen, MD
Full guide →Aberdeen is in Maryland.
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 48m. Total distance: 40.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
48m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 48m drive with frequent turns across 40.3 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 15 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Beards Hill Road is one of the defining roads on this drive.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Aberdeen, MD to Catonsville, MD is easy. At 48m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Aberdeen, MD to Catonsville, MD is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Beards Hill Road | — | — |
| Aberdeen Thruway | — | — |
| I 95 South | — | — |
| John F | — | — |
| Express Toll Lanes | — | — |
| I 695 West | — | — |
| Baltimore Beltway | — | — |
| MD 144 | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Beards Hill Road
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Aberdeen, MD and Catonsville, MD.
1
Start on West Bel Air Avenue
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
West Bel Air Avenue
2
Turn right onto Beards Hill Road
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
·
Beards Hill Road
3
Turn left onto Aberdeen Thruway
0.5 mi
·
42 sec
·
Aberdeen Thruway
4
Take the exit straight toward I 95 South: Baltimore
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
I 95 South: Baltimore
5
Merge slight left onto John F. Kennedy Memorial Highway
16 mi
·
18 min
·
John F. Kennedy Memorial Highway
6
Keep slight left to continue on Express Toll Lanes
6.5 mi
·
7 min
·
Express Toll Lanes
7
Keep slight right to continue on Express Toll Lanes
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
Express Toll Lanes
8
Merge slight right
3.9 mi
·
5 min
9
Keep slight right
7.0 mi
·
9 min
10
Take the exit slight right toward I 695 West: Towson
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
I 695 West: Towson
11
Merge slight left onto Baltimore Beltway
2.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Baltimore Beltway
12
Take the exit slight right toward MD 144: Catonsville
0.3 mi
·
39 sec
·
MD 144: Catonsville
13
Turn left onto Frederick Road
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Frederick Road
14
Turn right
36 ft
·
3 sec
15
Arrive at your destination
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 20.1 mi from Aberdeen, MD · 24m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
20 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 40 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 20.1 miles from Aberdeen, MD, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Catonsville, MD
Allow a few extra minutes for the final approach into Catonsville, MD if you are unfamiliar with the area.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$6.68 one way
$13.36 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
14 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $7.32 | $14.63 |
| premium | $4.93 | $7.82 | $15.63 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $8.90 | $17.80 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$7
Estimated CO2 emission: 14.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 12.1 | 0 | $4.23 | $1.93 |
| Efficient EV | 10.1 | 0 | $3.53 | $1.61 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 16.1 | 0 | $5.64 | $2.58 |
Gas CO2
14 kg
EV CO2
5 kg (64% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Catonsville, MD
Morning in Catonsville on Saturday
Local time
9:28 AM
EDT
Current temp
72°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
24 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
48m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Aberdeen, MD to Catonsville, MD covers 40.3 miles and takes about 48m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Beards Hill Road, Aberdeen Thruway, I 95 South. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 20.1 miles from Aberdeen, MD. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $6.68 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
The drive from Aberdeen, MD to Catonsville, MD is easy. At 48m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Aberdeen, MD to Catonsville, MD is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Aberdeen, MD to Catonsville, MD does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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