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Trip from Arden on the Severn, MD to Catonsville, MD

Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026

Drive Time

32m

Distance

21.3 mi

34 km

Drive Score

6/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$4

one way

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 8 min
4 AM
0h 30m ★
6 AM
0h 32m
8 AM
0h 38m
10 AM
0h 34m
12 PM
0h 34m
3 PM
0h 35m
5 PM
0h 38m
8 PM
0h 31m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

Downtown Arden on the Severn, MD, MD

Arden on the Severn, MD

Jonathan Borba

census-designated place in Baltimore County, Maryland, United States

Catonsville, MD

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Trip Overview

The drive from Arden on the Severn, MD to Catonsville, MD covers 21.3 miles and takes about 32m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Omar Drive, Sunrise Beach Road, Generals Highway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $3.53 one way before food or hotel costs.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.

Break Rhythm

0 planned breaks

This drive is short enough that no stops are needed.

Midpoint

10.6 miles from Arden on the Severn, MD

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 16m into the drive .

Drive Character

Expect a 32m drive with frequent turns across 21.3 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.
Omar Drive 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.

Route Complexity 1/10

Very easy - short and simple to drive

The drive from Arden on the Severn, MD to Catonsville, MD is easy. At 32m 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 Arden on the Severn, MD to Catonsville, MD is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Omar Drive
Sunrise Beach Road
Generals Highway
Veterans Highway
Benfield Boulevard
I 97 North
I 695 West
Baltimore Beltway

Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.

Longest stretch: Omar Drive — detailed segment metrics are refreshing.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Arden on the Severn, MD and Catonsville, MD.

1

Start on Shore View Circle

56 ft · 3 sec · Shore View Circle
2

Turn right onto Omar Drive

0.5 mi · 1 min · Omar Drive
3

Continue on Sunrise Beach Road

1.9 mi · 4 min · Sunrise Beach Road
4

Turn right onto Generals Highway

1.4 mi · 2 min · Generals Highway
5

Keep slight right to continue on Generals Highway

0.3 mi · 34 sec · Generals Highway
6

Turn straight onto Veterans Highway

1.5 mi · 2 min · Veterans Highway
7

Turn left onto Benfield Boulevard

0.1 mi · 18 sec · Benfield Boulevard
8

Take the ramp slight right toward I 97 North: Baltimore

0.4 mi · 53 sec · I 97 North: Baltimore
9

Merge slight left

6.8 mi · 7 min
10

Take the exit slight right toward I 695 West: Baltimore, Towson

1.1 mi · 1 min · I 695 West: Baltimore, Towson
11

Merge slight right onto Baltimore Beltway

6.5 mi · 8 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

Trip Plan

Morning Departure

Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.

Evening Departure

Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.

You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 10.6 miles from Arden on the Severn, MD, or about 16m into the drive.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

Departure

Before you leave

Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.

First stop

Around 21 miles or 32m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 10.6 miles or 16m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 27m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Catonsville, MD than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

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Have your navigation ready before leaving Arden on the Severn, MD.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Arden on the Severn, MD

This is one driving day of about 21.3 miles and 32m.

At 21.3 miles this is a quick drive — no planned stops needed.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 10.6 mi from Arden on the Severn, MD · 16m into the drive

Pacing Suggestions

Ellicott City, MD

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 21 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Glen Burnie, MD

Meal break

The midpoint is around 10.6 miles from Arden on the Severn, 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

$3.53 one way

$7.06 round trip

$4.21/gal 25.4 MPG avg 8 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.61 $3.87 $7.74
premium $4.93 $4.13 $8.26
diesel $5.61 $4.70 $9.41

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$4

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$29–$54

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 7.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 71% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 6.4 0 $2.24 $1.02
Efficient EV 5.3 0 $1.86 $0.85
EV Truck/SUV 8.5 0 $2.98 $1.36

Gas CO2

7 kg

EV CO2

2 kg (71% 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.

Forecast as of Apr 12, 2026

Origin

Arden on the Severn, MD

Night in Arden on the Severn on Wednesday

Local time

9:10 PM

EDT

Current temp

84°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Catonsville, MD

Night in Catonsville on Wednesday

Local time

9:10 PM

EDT

Current temp

66°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

18 degrees cooler at arrival

A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.

Road read

32m 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 Arden on the Severn, MD to Catonsville, MD covers 21.3 miles and takes about 32m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Omar Drive, Sunrise Beach Road, Generals Highway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 10.6 miles from Arden on the Severn, MD. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $3.53 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 Arden on the Severn, MD to Catonsville, MD is easy. At 32m 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 Arden on the Severn, MD to Catonsville, MD is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Arden on the Severn, MD to Catonsville, MD does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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