Origin
Aberdeen, MD
Afternoon in Aberdeen on Saturday
Local time
3:01 PM
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
55m
Distance
41.2 mi
66 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$7
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 51m
★
6 AM
0h 55m
8 AM
1h 4m
10 AM
0h 58m
12 PM
0h 57m
3 PM
0h 59m
5 PM
1h 4m
8 PM
0h 52m
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 41.2 miles and takes about 55m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on John F. Kennedy Memorial Highway, I 95, Express Toll Lanes for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mostly surface roads. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 16.1 miles on John F. Kennedy Memorial Highway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $6.83 one way before food or hotel costs.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| John F. Kennedy Memorial Highway | 16.1 mi | 18m |
| I 95 | 10.9 mi | 14m |
| Express Toll Lanes | 7.6 mi | 9m |
| Baltimore Beltway | 2.2 mi | 2m |
| West Bel Air Avenue | 1.4 mi | 2m |
| Frederick Road | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| Aberdeen Thruway | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| Beards Hill Road | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
John F. Kennedy Memorial Highway
— 16.1 mi, about 18m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Aberdeen, MD and Catonsville, MD.
1
Start on MD 132
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
West Bel Air Avenue
2
Turn right onto Beards Hill Road
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
·
Beards Hill Road
3
Turn left onto MD 22
0.5 mi
·
42 sec
·
Aberdeen Thruway
Use the left lane.
4
Take the exit
1.0 mi
·
2 min
Toward I 95 South: Baltimore
5
Merge onto I 95
16 mi
·
18 min
·
John F. Kennedy Memorial Highway
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
6
Keep slight left at fork onto Express Toll Lanes
6.5 mi
·
7 min
·
Express Toll Lanes
Use the slight left lane.
7
Keep slight right at fork onto Express Toll Lanes
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
Express Toll Lanes
8
Merge onto I 95
3.9 mi
·
5 min
·
I 95
9
Keep slight right at fork onto I 95
7.0 mi
·
9 min
·
I 95
Use the slight right lane.
10
Take the exit
0.6 mi
·
1 min
Exit 49B
Toward I 695 West: Towson
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Merge onto I 695
2.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Baltimore Beltway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
39 sec
Exit 13
Toward MD 144: Catonsville
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Turn left onto MD 144
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Frederick Road
Use the straight lane.
14
Turn right
37 ft
·
2 sec
15
Arrive at destination
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
21 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 41 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 20.6 miles from Aberdeen, MD, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 135 decision points cluster between mile 3.1 and 40.5 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
3.1 mi into trip
|
~5m in
|
I 95 / John F. Kennedy Memorial Highway
Merge onto I 95 / John F. Kennedy Memorial Highway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
6
19.1 mi into trip
|
~24m in
|
Express Toll Lanes
Keep slight left at fork onto Express Toll Lanes
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left lane.
6
30.7 mi into trip
|
~39m in
|
I 95
Keep slight right at fork onto I 95
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
7
37.7 mi into trip
|
~48m in
Take the exit toward I 695 West: Towson
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 49B
Toward I 695 West: Towson
7
40.5 mi into trip
|
~53m in
Take the exit toward MD 144: Catonsville
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 13
Toward MD 144: Catonsville
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$6.83 one way
$13.66 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
14 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $7.48 | $14.96 |
| premium | $4.93 | $7.99 | $15.98 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $9.10 | $18.19 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$7
Estimated CO2 emission: 14.4 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 | 12.4 | 0 | $4.33 | $1.98 |
| Efficient EV | 10.3 | 0 | $3.61 | $1.65 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 16.5 | 0 | $5.77 | $2.64 |
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
Afternoon in Catonsville on Saturday
Local time
3:01 PM
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
55m 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.
What kind of drive is this?
41.2 mi in 55m across surface roads — expect steady turns and local traffic rather than long highway runs.
Only 26% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
15 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 16.1 mi on John F. Kennedy Memorial Highway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
10/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 3.1 miles in near I 95 / John F. Kennedy Memorial Highway.
Driving Effort
10/10
Focused - lots of decisions in a short distance, but it is over quickly
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 13 decision points packed into just 41.2 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 55m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 3.1 miles (I 95 / John F. Kennedy Memorial Highway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 19.1 miles (Express Toll Lanes): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 30.7 miles (I 95): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
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 55m. Total distance: 41.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
55m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 16.1 miles on John F. Kennedy Memorial Highway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Catonsville, MD before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
The main spots that need attention: at 3.1 miles (I 95 / John F. Kennedy Memorial Highway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 19.1 miles (Express Toll Lanes): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 30.7 miles (I 95): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Catonsville, MD before heading back.
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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