Trip from Catonsville, MD to Chestertown, MD

Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

1h 39m

Distance

68.1 mi

110 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$11

one way

EV Charging

Excellent

9 DC fast

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 22 min

4 AM

1h 32m ★

6 AM

1h 39m

8 AM

1h 54m

10 AM

1h 45m

12 PM

1h 43m

3 PM

1h 45m

5 PM

1h 54m

8 PM

1h 35m

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

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

Catonsville, MD

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Chestertown, MD

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Trip Overview

The drive from Catonsville, MD to Chestertown, MD covers 68.1 miles and takes about 1h 39m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Blue Star Memorial Highway, Church Hill Road, Baltimore Beltway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 24.8 miles on Blue Star Memorial Highway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $11.29 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.

Midpoint

34.1 miles from Catonsville, MD

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 49m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
Blue Star Memorial Highway	24.8 mi	35m
Church Hill Road	14.9 mi	22m
Baltimore Beltway	8.4 mi	11m
Arundel Expressway	6.6 mi	9m
Governor Ritchie Highway	6.1 mi	8m
Ritchie Highway	2.4 mi	3m
Centreville Road	2 mi	3m
South Commerce Street	0.6 mi	1m

Longest stretch: Blue Star Memorial Highway — 24.8 mi, about 35m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Catonsville, MD and Chestertown, MD.

Start on this road

37 ft · 8 sec · this road

Turn left onto MD 144

0.4 mi · 1 min · Frederick Road

Take the ramp

0.3 mi · 33 sec

Toward I 695 South: Glen Burnie

Merge onto I 695

8.4 mi · 11 min · Baltimore Beltway

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Take the exit

0.6 mi · 1 min

Exit 2 Toward MD 10 South: Severna Park Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Continue on MD 10

5.9 mi · 8 min · Arundel Expressway

Use the straight lane.

Keep slight right at fork onto MD 10

0.7 mi · 1 min · Arundel Expressway

Toward MD 10 South: Severna Park Use the slight right lane.

Turn left onto MD 2

2.4 mi · 3 min · Ritchie Highway

Continue on MD 2

6.1 mi · 8 min · Governor Ritchie Highway

Use the straight lane.

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 22 sec

Toward US 50 East, US 301 North: Bay Bridge

Merge onto US 50; US 301

19 mi · 27 min · Blue Star Memorial Highway

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Keep slight left at fork onto US 301

5.7 mi · 8 min · Blue Star Memorial Highway

Toward US 301 North

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 49 sec

Toward MD 213 North

Turn straight onto MD 213

2.0 mi · 3 min · Centreville Road

Continue on MD 213

0.6 mi · 1 min · South Commerce Street

Continue on MD 213

15 mi · 22 min · Church Hill Road

Continue on MD 213

0.1 mi · 13 sec · Chestertown Church Hill Road

Continue on MD 213

0.2 mi · 27 sec · Maple Avenue

Turn left onto MD 289

0.1 mi · 22 sec · North Cross Street

Arrive at destination

MD 289

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 34.1 miles from Catonsville, MD, or about 49m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 24.8 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 15 miles or 21m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 34.1 miles or 49m in

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

Final approach

Final hour starts around 1h 23m

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

Before You Leave

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

Day 1

Settle into the route from Catonsville, MD

This is one driving day of about 68.1 miles and 1h 39m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 15 miles from Catonsville, MD.

This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.

The longest stretch is on Blue Star Memorial Highway for about 24.8 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Stevensville, MD

34 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

Kensington, MD

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 15 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Stevensville, MD

Meal break

The midpoint is around 34.1 miles from Catonsville, 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.

Nearby Places

Restaurants, cafes, gas stations and more along your route.

Top Restaurant

Chef Paolino Cafe

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Catonsville, Maryland

Near the start, right off the route

0.1 mi from route $10 to $20

Hours: 11 am–9:30 pm

+14107474949

Visit website

Royal Spice Nepalese & Indian Restaurant & Bar

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Linthicum Heights, Maryland

0.4 mi

Jennings Cafe

4.2 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Catonsville, Maryland

0.1 mi

Chef Paolino Cafe

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, right off the route

0.1 mi from route $10 to $20

Catonsville, Maryland

Hours: 11 am–9:30 pm

+14107474949

Visit website

Royal Spice Nepalese & Indian Restaurant & Bar

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, right off the route

0.4 mi from route ~1 min detour $20 to $30 mile 4.9

Linthicum Heights, Maryland

Hours: 11 am–3 pm

+14105895166

Visit website

Jennings Cafe

4.2 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, right off the route

0.1 mi from route $20 to $30

Catonsville, Maryland

Hours: 11 am–2 pm

+14107443824

Visit website

The Narrows Restaurant

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, right off the route

0.5 mi from route ~1 min detour $20 to $30 mile 38.9

Grasonville, Maryland

Hours: 11 am–9 pm

+14108278113

Visit website

G & M Restaurant

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, right off the route

0.4 mi from route ~1 min detour Moderately mile 4.9

Linthicum Heights, Maryland

Hours: 11 am–9 pm

+14106361777

Visit website

Bridges Restaurant on Kent Narrows

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, right off the route

0.7 mi from route ~2 min detour $20 to $30 mile 38.9

Grasonville, Maryland

Hours: 11 am–8:30 pm

+14108270282

Visit website

Fisherman's Inn Restaurant

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, right off the route

0.6 mi from route ~2 min detour $20 to $30 mile 38.9

Grasonville, Maryland

Hours: 11 am–9 pm

+14108278807

Visit website

Lion's Villa (Indian Restaurant)

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, short detour

1.3 mi from route ~3 min detour $20 to $30 mile 53.5

Centreville, Maryland

Hours: 10:30 am–9 pm

+14432628888

Visit website

3.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, short detour

2.7 mi from route ~7 min detour mile 9.7

Glen Burnie, Maryland

+18882642208

Visit website

4.2 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, ~9 min detour

3.5 mi from route ~9 min detour mile 4.9

Baltimore, Maryland

Hours: 8 am–8 pm

+14103967931

Oriole Park at Camden Yards

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, ~11 min detour

4.3 mi from route ~11 min detour mile 4.9

Baltimore, Maryland

+14106859800

Visit website

Riverside Park

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, ~10 min detour

4.2 mi from route ~10 min detour mile 4.9

Baltimore, Maryland

Hours: 8 am–6 pm

+14103967931

Baltimore Museum of Industry

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, ~11 min detour

4.5 mi from route ~11 min detour mile 4.9

Baltimore, Maryland

Hours: 9 am–4 pm

+14107274808

Visit website

American Visionary Art Museum

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, ~12 min detour

4.6 mi from route ~12 min detour mile 4.9

Baltimore, Maryland

Hours: 10 am–5 pm

+14102441900

Visit website

Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 10

5 decision points cluster between mile 0.7 and 24.8 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

0.7 mi into trip | ~1m in | I 695 / Baltimore Beltway

Merge onto I 695 / Baltimore Beltway

Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

9 mi into trip | ~13m in

Take the exit toward MD 10 South: Severna Park

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

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Exit 2 Toward MD 10 South: Severna Park

15.5 mi into trip | ~22m in | MD 10 / Arundel Expressway

Keep slight right at fork onto MD 10 / Arundel Expressway toward MD 10 South: Severna Park

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight right lane. Toward MD 10 South: Severna Park

24.6 mi into trip | ~35m in

Take the exit toward US 50 East, US 301 North: Bay Bridge

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

Toward US 50 East, US 301 North: Bay Bridge

24.8 mi into trip | ~35m in | US 50; US 301 / Blue Star Memorial Highway

Merge onto US 50; US 301 / Blue Star Memorial Highway

Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$11.29 one way

$22.58 round trip

$4.21/gal 25.4 MPG avg 24 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.61	$12.37	$24.73
premium	$4.93	$13.21	$26.41
diesel	$5.61	$15.04	$30.07

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$11

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$36–$61

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 23.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

EV Charging Along Route

9 DC fast chargers · Coverage: excellent

Royal Farms 302 (Catonsville, MD)

Catonsville, MD

Electrify America

6 DCFC

Royal Farms - Tesla Supercharger

Baltimore, MD

Tesla

5 DCFC

Walmart 2412 (Ellicott City, MD)

Ellicott City, MD

Electrify America

4 DCFC

EVsmart - BGE - EC Courthouse

Ellicott City, MD

SWTCH

4 DCFC

EVsmart - BGE - Arbutus

Arbutus, MD

SWTCH

4 DCFC

EVsmart - BGE - Pennsylvania Ave

Baltimore, MD

SWTCH

4 DCFC

Nissan Ellicott City

Ellicott City, MD

IN_CHARGE

1 DCFC

Gwynns Falls Park

Baltimore, MD

Non-Networked

1 DCFC

SWTCH: 3 Electrify America: 2 Non-Networked: 2 IN_CHARGE: 1 Tesla: 1

Station data from NREL Alternative Fuel Stations database.

Driving Electric?

About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	20.4	$7.15	$3.27
Efficient EV	17	$5.96	$2.72
EV Truck/SUV	27.2	$9.53	$4.36

Gas CO2

24 kg

EV CO2

8 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.

Forecast as of Apr 17, 2026

Origin

Catonsville, MD

Afternoon in Catonsville on Saturday

Local time

1:42 PM

EDT

Current temp

72°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Chestertown, MD

Afternoon in Chestertown on Saturday

Local time

1:42 PM

EDT

Current temp

75°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

1h 39m 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?

Expect a 1h 39m drive with frequent turns across 68.1 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.

There are about 20 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.

Blue Star Memorial Highway is the longest continuous segment at about 24.8 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

9/10

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 0.7 miles in near I 695 / Baltimore Beltway.

Driving Effort 9/10

Demanding - stay alert through the decision-heavy sections

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 68.1 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: at 0.7 miles (I 695 / Baltimore Beltway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 15.5 miles (MD 10 / Arundel Expressway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 39m. Total distance: 68.1 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

1h 39m drive, comfortable solo distance.

Scenic Drive

Turn-heavy local drive route profile with national parks nearby.

Frequently Asked Questions

The drive from Catonsville, MD to Chestertown, MD covers 68.1 miles and takes about 1h 39m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are Blue Star Memorial Highway, Church Hill Road, Baltimore Beltway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 34.1 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 $11.29 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 route from Catonsville, MD to Chestertown, MD does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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, NREL for EV charging, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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Best Time to Leave

Trip Overview

Main Roads

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Trip Plan

Before You Leave

Where to Stop

Pacing Suggestions

Nearby Places

Chef Paolino Cafe

Chef Paolino Cafe

Royal Spice Nepalese & Indian Restaurant & Bar

Jennings Cafe

The Narrows Restaurant

G & M Restaurant

Bridges Restaurant on Kent Narrows

Fisherman's Inn Restaurant

Lion's Villa (Indian Restaurant)

Tesla Supercharger

EVgo Charging Station

ChargePoint Charging Station

Electrify America Charging Station

ChargePoint Charging Station

Electrify America Charging Station

EVsmart Charging Station

Shell Recharge Charging Station

Capital Hotel Annapolis

Wonderfly Arena - Arbutus

Annapolis Eventours

Masonville Cove Environmental Education Center

Carroll Park

Oriole Park at Camden Yards

Riverside Park

Baltimore Museum of Industry

American Visionary Art Museum

Heads-up: tricky spots

Fuel & Cost

Travel Intel

Catonsville, MD

Chestertown, MD

Same local time

3 degrees warmer at arrival

1h 39m on the road

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How Hard Is This Drive?

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