Origin
Catonsville, MD
Evening in Catonsville on Friday
Local time
8:08 PM
EDT
Current temp
72°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Catonsville, MD to Beltsville, MD
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
31m
Distance
23.6 mi
38 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 29m
★
6 AM
0h 32m
8 AM
0h 37m
10 AM
0h 34m
12 PM
0h 33m
3 PM
0h 34m
5 PM
0h 37m
8 PM
0h 30m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Catonsville, MD
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Beltsville, MD
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Trip Overview
The drive from Catonsville, MD to Beltsville, MD covers 23.6 miles and takes about 31m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 95, Powder Mill Road, South Rolling Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 17.7 miles on I 95. At current regular gas prices, budget about $3.91 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 31m. Total distance: 23.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
31m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (78%). Straightforward navigation.
Drive Character
This is a 31m highway drive covering 23.6 miles, with most of the trip on I 95 and Powder Mill Road. The longest continuous stretch is about 17.7 miles on I 95.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 12 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 95 is the longest continuous segment at about 17.7 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 95 and Powder Mill Road. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near MD 144 / Frederick Road.
Driving Effort
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 31m drive. You will face about 7 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (MD 144 / Frederick Road): Navigation decision point; at 2.2 miles (MD 166): Lane positioning matters here; at 2.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 7 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
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MD 144 / Frederick Road
Turn left onto MD 144 / Frederick Road
Navigation decision point
6
2.2 mi into trip
|
~5m in
|
MD 166
Turn left onto MD 166 toward I 195 East
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Toward I 195 East
7
2.9 mi into trip
|
~6m in
Take the exit toward I 95 South: Washington
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 4B
Toward I 95 South: Washington
5
3.4 mi into trip
|
~7m in
|
I 95
Merge onto I 95
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
21.2 mi into trip
|
~27m in
Take the exit toward MD 212 East: Beltsville
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 29A
Toward MD 212 East: Beltsville
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 95 | 17.7 mi | 20m |
| Powder Mill Road | 2.1 mi | 3m |
| South Rolling Road | 1.2 mi | 2m |
| Bloomsbury Avenue | 0.9 mi | 2m |
| MD 166 | 0.7 mi | <1m |
| Frederick Road | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 95
— 17.7 mi, about 20m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Catonsville, MD and Beltsville, MD.
1
Start on this road
37 ft
·
8 sec
·
this road
2
Turn left onto MD 144
153 ft
·
8 sec
·
Frederick Road
3
Turn right onto Bloomsbury Avenue
0.9 mi
·
2 min
·
Bloomsbury Avenue
4
At end of road, turn left onto MD 166
0.9 mi
·
2 min
·
South Rolling Road
5
Continue on MD 166
0.3 mi
·
39 sec
·
South Rolling Road
Use the straight lane.
6
Turn left onto MD 166
0.7 mi
·
46 sec
·
MD 166
Toward I 195 East
Use the left lane.
7
Take the exit
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Exit 4B
Toward I 95 South: Washington
Use the slight right lane.
8
Merge onto I 95
18 mi
·
20 min
·
I 95
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
23 sec
Exit 29A
Toward MD 212 East: Beltsville
Use the slight right lane.
10
Turn straight onto MD 212
0.5 mi
·
44 sec
·
Powder Mill Road
11
Continue on MD 212A
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
Powder Mill Road
12
Arrive at destination
MD 212A
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.91 one way
$7.83 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
8 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $4.29 | $8.57 |
| premium | $4.93 | $4.58 | $9.15 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $5.21 | $10.42 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 8.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 63% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 7.1 | 0 | $2.48 | $1.13 |
| Efficient EV | 5.9 | 0 | $2.07 | $0.94 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 9.4 | 0 | $3.30 | $1.51 |
Gas CO2
8 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (63% 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
Beltsville, MD
Evening in Beltsville on Friday
Local time
8:08 PM
EDT
Current temp
77°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
5 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
31m 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 Catonsville, MD to Beltsville, MD covers 23.6 miles and takes about 31m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 95, Powder Mill Road, South Rolling Road. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 11.8 miles from Catonsville, MD. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $3.91 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 straightforward 31m drive. You will face about 7 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (MD 144 / Frederick Road): Navigation decision point; at 2.2 miles (MD 166): Lane positioning matters here; at 2.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Catonsville, MD to Beltsville, MD does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Chesapeake & Ohio Canal National Historical Park.
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, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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