Origin
Cape Saint Claire, MD
Morning in Cape Saint Claire on Saturday
Local time
10:03 AM
EDT
Current temp
71°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Cape Saint Claire, 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
42m
Distance
26.9 mi
43 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 39m
★
6 AM
0h 42m
8 AM
0h 49m
10 AM
0h 45m
12 PM
0h 44m
3 PM
0h 45m
5 PM
0h 49m
8 PM
0h 40m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Cape Saint Claire, MD
Jay Johnson
Catonsville, MD
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Trip Overview
Cape Saint Claire, MD to Catonsville, MD is 26.9 miles and takes about 42 minutes via Baltimore Beltway and Governor Ritchie Highway, with a fuel budget near $4 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This is a straightforward, same-day trip primarily within Maryland's Northeast region. You'll experience a mixed drive, transitioning from parkway-style roads to highway conditions. It's a relatively short distance, making it ideal for a quick commute or a brief excursion without requiring an overnight stay.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 42m. Total distance: 26.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
42m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (33%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mixed drive route profile.
Drive Character
This route offers a mixed drive experience, with about 33% of it on highways. You'll find yourself on the Baltimore Beltway for a significant stretch, including a longest continuous segment of 6.5 miles. The drive begins on roads like College Parkway and Governor Ritchie Highway before merging onto the busier highway sections. Expect a blend of moderate speeds and potential traffic, especially as you approach more urbanized areas.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 17 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Baltimore Beltway is the longest continuous segment at about 6.5 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.3 miles in near Latrobe Drive.
Driving Effort
9/10
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 14 decision points packed into just 26.9 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 42m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.3 miles (Latrobe Drive): Navigation decision point; at 11.7 miles (MD 100 / Paul T. Pitcher Memorial Highway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 15.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 14 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0.3 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
Latrobe Drive
Turn left onto Latrobe Drive
Navigation decision point
7
11.7 mi into trip
|
~20m in
|
MD 100 / Paul T. Pitcher Memorial Highway
Keep slight left at fork onto MD 100 / Paul T. Pitcher Memorial Highway toward MD 100 West
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left lane.
Toward MD 100 West
7
15.5 mi into trip
|
~25m in
Take the exit toward I 97 North: Baltimore
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 13B
Toward I 97 North: Baltimore
8
18.6 mi into trip
|
~29m in
|
I 97
Take the exit onto I 97 toward I 695 West: Baltimore, Towson
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 17A
Toward I 695 West: Baltimore, Towson
7
26.1 mi into trip
|
~40m 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
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Cape Saint Claire, MD to Catonsville, MD, road signs begin pointing toward Towson along the way.
Towson
18.6 mi in
|
~29m
|
via I 97
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Baltimore Beltway | 6.5 mi | 8m |
| Governor Ritchie Highway | 5.2 mi | 8m |
| College Parkway | 4 mi | 7m |
| I 97 | 3.8 mi | 4m |
| Paul T. Pitcher Memorial Highway | 3.8 mi | 5m |
| Arundel Expressway | 1.1 mi | 1m |
| Frederick Road | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| Chestnut Tree Drive | 0.4 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
Baltimore Beltway
— 6.5 mi, about 8m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Cape Saint Claire, MD and Catonsville, MD.
1
Start on Dogwood Tree Drive
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Dogwood Tree Drive
2
Turn left onto Latrobe Drive
0.1 mi
·
26 sec
·
Latrobe Drive
3
Turn right onto Chestnut Tree Drive
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Chestnut Tree Drive
4
At end of road, turn left onto Green Holly Drive
0.4 mi
·
58 sec
·
Green Holly Drive
5
Turn right onto College Parkway
4.0 mi
·
7 min
·
College Parkway
6
Turn right onto MD 2
5.2 mi
·
8 min
·
Governor Ritchie Highway
7
Take the exit
0.1 mi
·
17 sec
Toward MD 10 North, I 695: Baltimore
8
Merge onto MD 10
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
Arundel Expressway
9
Keep slight left at fork onto MD 100
3.8 mi
·
5 min
·
Paul T. Pitcher Memorial Highway
Toward MD 100 West
Use the slight left lane.
10
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
55 sec
Exit 13B
Toward I 97 North: Baltimore
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Merge onto I 97
2.7 mi
·
3 min
·
I 97
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Take the exit onto I 97
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
I 97
Exit 17A
Toward I 695 West: Baltimore, Towson
Use the slight right lane.
13
Merge onto I 695
6.5 mi
·
8 min
·
Baltimore Beltway
Use the straight lane.
14
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
39 sec
Exit 13
Toward MD 144: Catonsville
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15
Turn left onto MD 144
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Frederick Road
Use the straight lane.
16
Turn right
37 ft
·
2 sec
17
Arrive at destination
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.46 one way
$8.92 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
9 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $4.88 | $9.77 |
| premium | $4.93 | $5.22 | $10.43 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $5.94 | $11.88 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 9.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 8.1 | 0 | $2.82 | $1.29 |
| Efficient EV | 6.7 | 0 | $2.35 | $1.08 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 10.8 | 0 | $3.77 | $1.72 |
Gas CO2
9 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (67% 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
10:03 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
1 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
42m 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 Cape Saint Claire, MD to Catonsville, MD covers 26.9 miles and takes about 42m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Baltimore Beltway, Governor Ritchie Highway, College Parkway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 13.4 miles from Cape Saint Claire, MD. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $4.46 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.
This is a short but busy drive. With 14 decision points packed into just 26.9 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 42m.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.3 miles (Latrobe Drive): Navigation decision point; at 11.7 miles (MD 100 / Paul T. Pitcher Memorial Highway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 15.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
On the drive from Cape Saint Claire, MD to Catonsville, MD, road signs begin pointing toward Towson along the way.
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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