Origin
Catonsville, MD
Afternoon in Catonsville on Friday
Local time
3:51 PM
EDT
Current temp
72°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Catonsville, MD to Jessup, MD
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
18m
Distance
11.3 mi
18 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 17m
★
6 AM
0h 19m
8 AM
0h 22m
10 AM
0h 20m
12 PM
0h 19m
3 PM
0h 20m
5 PM
0h 22m
8 PM
0h 18m
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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Jessup, MD
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Trip Overview
The drive from Catonsville, MD to Jessup, MD covers 11.3 miles and takes about 18m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 95, Waterloo Road, South Rolling Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 5.1 miles on I 95. At current regular gas prices, budget about $1.87 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 18m. Total distance: 11.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
18m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (56%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mixed drive route profile with national parks nearby.
Drive Character
The drive from Catonsville, MD to Jessup, MD covers 11.3 miles and takes about 18m, 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 14 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 5.1 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 early in the drive near MD 144 / Frederick Road.
Driving Effort
7/10
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 9 decision points packed into just 11.3 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 18m.
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 9 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
8
8.5 mi into trip
|
~13m in
Take the exit toward MD 175 West, MD 175 East: Jessup, Columbia
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 41A-B
Toward MD 175 West, MD 175 East: Jessup, Columb...
8
8.8 mi into trip
|
~13m in
Keep slight left at fork toward MD 175 East: Jessup
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left lane.
Exit 41A
Toward MD 175 East: Jessup
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 Catonsville, MD to Jessup, MD, road signs begin pointing toward Columbia along the way.
Columbia
8.5 mi in
|
~13m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 95 | 5.1 mi | 5m |
| Waterloo Road | 1.5 mi | 3m |
| South Rolling Road | 1.2 mi | 2m |
| Bloomsbury Avenue | 0.9 mi | 2m |
| MD 166 | 0.7 mi | <1m |
| Rouse Parkway | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| Jessup Road | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Frederick Road | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 95
— 5.1 mi, about 5m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Catonsville, MD and Jessup, 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
5.1 mi
·
5 min
·
I 95
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
21 sec
Exit 41A-B
Toward MD 175 West, MD 175 East: Jessup, Columbia
Use the slight right lane.
10
Keep slight left at fork
0.3 mi
·
44 sec
Exit 41A
Toward MD 175 East: Jessup
Use the slight left lane.
11
Turn straight onto MD 175
0.5 mi
·
48 sec
·
Rouse Parkway
Use the left lane.
12
Continue on MD 175
1.5 mi
·
3 min
·
Waterloo Road
13
Continue on MD 175
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
·
Jessup Road
14
Arrive at destination
MD 175
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.87 one way
$3.75 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
4 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $2.05 | $4.10 |
| premium | $4.93 | $2.19 | $4.38 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $2.49 | $4.99 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 75% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 3.4 | 0 | $1.19 | $0.54 |
| Efficient EV | 2.8 | 0 | $0.99 | $0.45 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 4.5 | 0 | $1.58 | $0.72 |
Gas CO2
4 kg
EV CO2
1 kg (75% 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
Jessup, MD
Afternoon in Jessup on Friday
Local time
3:51 PM
EDT
Current temp
76°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
4 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
18m 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 Jessup, MD covers 11.3 miles and takes about 18m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 95, Waterloo Road, South Rolling Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 5.6 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 $1.87 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 9 decision points packed into just 11.3 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 18m.
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.
On the drive from Catonsville, MD to Jessup, MD, road signs begin pointing toward Columbia along the way.
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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