Origin
Catonsville, MD
Night in Catonsville on Thursday
Local time
10:56 PM
EDT
Current temp
66°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Catonsville, MD to Clarksburg, MD
Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026
Drive Time
57m
Distance
39.4 mi
63 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$7
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 52m
★
6 AM
0h 57m
8 AM
1h 6m
10 AM
1h 0m
12 PM
0h 59m
3 PM
1h 1m
5 PM
1h 6m
8 PM
0h 54m
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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Clarksburg, MD
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Trip Overview
The drive from Catonsville, MD to Clarksburg, MD covers 39.4 miles and takes about 57m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 70, Ridge Road, Baltimore Beltway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 22.9 miles on I 70. At current regular gas prices, budget about $6.53 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 57m. Total distance: 39.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
57m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (58%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
The drive from Catonsville, MD to Clarksburg, MD covers 39.4 miles and takes about 57m, using a mix of highways and local roads.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 20 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 70 is the longest continuous segment at about 22.9 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 0.5 miles in.
Driving Effort
8/10
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 16 decision points packed into just 39.4 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 57m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.5 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 2.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 2.8 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 16 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
7
0.5 mi into trip
|
~1m in
Take the ramp toward I 695 North
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Toward I 695 North
8
2.6 mi into trip
|
~4m in
Take the exit toward I 70: Frederick, Local Traffic
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 16A-B
Toward I 70: Frederick, Local Traffic
8
2.8 mi into trip
|
~5m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 70 West: Frederick
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left lane.
Exit 16A
Toward I 70 West: Frederick
5
3.6 mi into trip
|
~6m in
|
I 70
Merge onto I 70
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
26.5 mi into trip
|
~31m in
Take the exit toward MD 27: Damascus, Mount Airy
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 68
Toward MD 27: Damascus, Mount Airy
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Catonsville, MD and Clarksburg, MD, road signs point toward Local Traffic and Mount Airy.
Local Traffic
2.6 mi in
|
~4m
Mount Airy
26.5 mi in
|
~31m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 70 | 22.9 mi | 24m |
| Ridge Road | 7.1 mi | 12m |
| Baltimore Beltway | 2 mi | 2m |
| Woodfield Road | 1.5 mi | 2m |
| Piedmont Road | 1.5 mi | 3m |
| Stringtown Road | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| Valley Park Drive | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| Frederick Road | 0.6 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
I 70
— 22.9 mi, about 24m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Catonsville, MD and Clarksburg, MD.
1
Start on this road
37 ft
·
8 sec
·
this road
2
Turn left onto MD 144
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Frederick Road
3
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
Toward I 695 North
Use the left lane.
4
Merge onto I 695
2.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Baltimore Beltway
5
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
Exit 16A-B
Toward I 70: Frederick, Local Traffic
Use the slight right lane.
6
Keep slight left at fork
0.8 mi
·
1 min
Exit 16A
Toward I 70 West: Frederick
Use the slight left lane.
7
Merge onto I 70
14 mi
·
15 min
·
I 70
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Continue on I 70; US 40
8.8 mi
·
9 min
·
I 70; US 40
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
46 sec
Exit 68
Toward MD 27: Damascus, Mount Airy
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Turn left onto MD 27
4.9 mi
·
8 min
·
Ridge Road
11
Turn left onto Woodfield Road
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Woodfield Road
12
Turn right onto Valley Park Drive
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Valley Park Drive
13
At end of road, turn left onto MD 27
2.2 mi
·
4 min
·
Ridge Road
14
Turn right onto Hawkes Road
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Hawkes Road
15
Turn left onto Piedmont Road
1.5 mi
·
3 min
·
Piedmont Road
16
Turn left onto Grand Elm Street
464 ft
·
18 sec
·
Grand Elm Street
17
Turn right onto Snowden Farm Parkway
0.1 mi
·
21 sec
·
Snowden Farm Parkway
18
Turn left onto Stringtown Road
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Stringtown Road
19
Turn right onto MD 355
0.1 mi
·
16 sec
·
Frederick Road
20
Arrive at destination
MD 355
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 19.7 mi from Catonsville, MD · 24m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
20 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
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 39 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 19.7 miles from Catonsville, MD, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Clarksburg, MD
Allow a few extra minutes for the final approach into Clarksburg, 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
$6.53 one way
$13.06 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
14 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $7.15 | $14.31 |
| premium | $4.93 | $7.64 | $15.28 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $8.70 | $17.40 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$7
Estimated CO2 emission: 13.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 11.8 | 0 | $4.14 | $1.89 |
| Efficient EV | 9.9 | 0 | $3.45 | $1.58 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 15.8 | 0 | $5.52 | $2.52 |
Gas CO2
14 kg
EV CO2
5 kg (64% 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
Clarksburg, MD
Night in Clarksburg on Thursday
Local time
10:56 PM
EDT
Current temp
74°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
48°F
Mount Airy, MD
20 mi in
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
8 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
57m 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 Clarksburg, MD covers 39.4 miles and takes about 57m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 70, Ridge Road, Baltimore Beltway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 19.7 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 $6.53 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.
This is a short but busy drive. With 16 decision points packed into just 39.4 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 57m.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.5 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 2.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 2.8 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Between Catonsville, MD and Clarksburg, MD, road signs point toward Local Traffic and Mount Airy.
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