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Trip from Catonsville, MD to Bladensburg, MD

Data updated 3 hours ago

Drive Time

42m

Distance

29 mi

47 km

Drive Score

6/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$5

one way

EV Charging

Excellent

21 DC fast

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 11 min
4 AM
0h 39m ★
6 AM
0h 43m
8 AM
0h 50m
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.

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Trip Overview

The drive from Catonsville, MD to Bladensburg, MD covers 29 miles and takes about 42m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Baltimore-Washington Parkway, MD 166, South Rolling Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 21.6 miles on Baltimore-Washington Parkway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $4.81 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

A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.

Midpoint

14.5 miles from Catonsville, MD

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 22m into the drive .

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Drive Character

This is a 42m highway drive covering 29 miles, with most of the trip on Baltimore-Washington Parkway and MD 166. The longest continuous stretch is about 21.6 miles on Baltimore-Washington Parkway.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 14 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Baltimore-Washington Parkway is the longest continuous segment at about 21.6 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Baltimore-Washington Parkway and MD 166. You will hit about 10 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near MD 144 / Frederick Road.

Route Complexity 6/10

Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 29 miles you will encounter 10 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.

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 5.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 10 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

5
0 mi into trip | ~0m in | 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
5.5 mi into trip | ~9m in

Take the exit toward MD 295 South: Washington

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Exit 2B Toward MD 295 South: Washington
7
27.8 mi into trip | ~40m in

Take the exit toward MD 450: Annapolis, Bladensburg

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the slight right lane. Toward MD 450: Annapolis, Bladensburg
6
28 mi into trip | ~40m in

Keep slight right at fork toward MD 450: Bladensburg

Highway fork - watch signs carefully

Toward MD 450: Bladensburg

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Baltimore-Washington Parkway 21.6 mi 29m
MD 166 3.3 mi 3m
South Rolling Road 1.2 mi 2m
Annapolis Road 1 mi 1m
Bloomsbury Avenue 0.9 mi 2m
Frederick Road <0.1 mi <1m
Quincy Place <0.1 mi <1m
Longest stretch: Baltimore-Washington Parkway — 21.6 mi, about 29m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Catonsville, MD and Bladensburg, 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

3.3 mi · 3 min · MD 166
Toward I 195 East Use the left lane.
7

Take the exit

0.6 mi · 1 min
Exit 2B Toward MD 295 South: Washington Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8

Merge onto MD 295

22 mi · 29 min · Baltimore-Washington Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 27 sec
Toward MD 450: Annapolis, Bladensburg Use the slight right lane.
10

Keep slight right at fork

299 ft · 7 sec
Toward MD 450: Bladensburg
11

Turn straight onto MD 450

1.0 mi · 1 min · Annapolis Road
12

Turn left onto Quincy Place

46 ft · 5 sec · Quincy Place
13

Turn right

34 ft · 2 sec
14

Arrive at 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 14.5 miles from Catonsville, MD, or about 22m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 21.6 miles.

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 29 miles or 42m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 14.5 miles or 22m in

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

Final approach

Final hour starts around 36m

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

Before You Leave

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Open the route before leaving Catonsville, MD so your first major turns are already loaded.

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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.

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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Catonsville, MD

This is one driving day of about 29 miles and 42m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Catonsville, MD.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.
The longest stretch is on Baltimore-Washington Parkway for about 21.6 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 14.5 mi from Catonsville, MD · 22m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Staten Island, NY

15 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

Staten Island, NY

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 29 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Staten Island, NY

Meal break

The midpoint is around 14.5 miles from Catonsville, MD, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Bladensburg, MD

The final approach into Bladensburg, MD usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.

Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Bladensburg, MD.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

National Parks Near This Route

Worth a detour if your schedule allows.

Chesapeake & Ohio Canal National Historical Park

Chesapeake & Ohio Canal National Historical Park

National Historical Park

Preserving America's early transportation history, the C&O Canal began as a dream of passage to Western wealth. Operating for nearly 100 years the canal was a lifeline for communities along the Potoma...

17 mi from route ~44 min detour $20 near mile 29
Caution: DC Water Sewer Overflow
Caution: Hiking in Gold Mine Tract
View on nps.gov

Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$4.81 one way

$9.62 round trip

$4.21/gal 25.4 MPG avg 10 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.61 $5.27 $10.53
premium $4.93 $5.62 $11.25
diesel $5.61 $6.40 $12.81

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$5

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$30–$55

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 10.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

EV Charging Along Route

21 DC fast chargers · Coverage: excellent

Lansdowne Station - Tesla Supercharger

Arbutus, MD

Tesla

16 DCFC

EVsmart - BGE - BWI Rideshare Lot

Linthicum Heights, MD

SWTCH

12 DCFC

EVsmart - BGE - BWI Cell Lot

Baltimore, MD

SWTCH

8 DCFC

Royal Farms 302 (Catonsville, MD)

Catonsville, MD

Electrify America

6 DCFC

Royal Farms 112 (Lansdowne, MD)

Lansdowne, MD

Electrify America

6 DCFC

Hollinswood Shopping Center

Baltimore, MD

eVgo Network

6 DCFC

Royal Farms - Tesla Supercharger

Baltimore, MD

Tesla

5 DCFC

EVsmart - BGE - EC Courthouse

Ellicott City, MD

SWTCH

4 DCFC

SWTCH: 6 Electrify America: 3 IN_CHARGE: 2 Tesla: 2 ChargePoint Network: 2 Blink Network: 2 Non-Networked: 1 eVgo Network: 1 SHELL_RECHARGE: 1 OpConnect: 1

Station data from NREL Alternative Fuel Stations database.

Driving Electric?

About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 70% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 8.7 0 $3.04 $1.39
Efficient EV 7.3 0 $2.54 $1.16
EV Truck/SUV 11.6 0 $4.06 $1.86

Gas CO2

10 kg

EV CO2

3 kg (70% 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 data refreshed 2 days ago

Origin

Catonsville, MD

Evening in Catonsville on Tuesday

Local time

6:40 PM

EDT

Current temp

85°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Bladensburg, MD

Evening in Bladensburg on Tuesday

Local time

6:40 PM

EDT

Current temp

88°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Seasonal Notes

Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.

Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.

Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.

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

3 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 Catonsville, MD to Bladensburg, MD covers 29 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-Washington Parkway, MD 166, 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 14.5 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 $4.81 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 drive requires moderate attention. Across 29 miles you will encounter 10 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
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 5.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Catonsville, MD to Bladensburg, MD does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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