Trip from Catonsville, MD to Pocomoke City, MD

Drive Time

3h 12m

Distance

138.4 mi

223 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$23

one way

EV Charging

station data

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 35 min

4 AM

3h 1m ★

6 AM

3h 13m

8 AM

3h 36m

10 AM

3h 21m

12 PM

3h 19m

3 PM

3h 22m

5 PM

3h 35m

8 PM

3h 6m

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

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Catonsville, MD

Carly Dernetz

Pocomoke City, MD

Jonathan Borba

Trip Overview

The drive from Catonsville, MD to Pocomoke City, MD covers 138.4 miles and takes about 3h 12m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Frederick Road, I 695 South, Baltimore Beltway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $22.90 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

1 planned break

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

Midpoint

69.2 miles from Catonsville, MD

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 36m into the drive .

Drive Character

Expect a 3h 12m drive with frequent turns across 138.4 miles of local and secondary roads.

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

There are about 35 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.

Frederick Road is one of the defining roads on this drive.

How Hard Is This Drive?

Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple — set it and forget it for most of the drive.

Route Complexity 1/10

Very easy - short and simple to drive

The drive from Catonsville, MD to Pocomoke City, MD is easy. At 3h 12m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.

Where does it get tricky?

This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Catonsville, MD to Pocomoke City, MD is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
Frederick Road	Unavailable	Refreshing
I 695 South	Unavailable	Refreshing
Baltimore Beltway	Unavailable	Refreshing
MD 10 South	Unavailable	Refreshing
Arundel Expressway	Unavailable	Refreshing
Ritchie Highway	Unavailable	Refreshing
Governor Ritchie Highway	Unavailable	Refreshing
US 50 East	Unavailable	Refreshing

Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.

Longest stretch: Frederick Road — detailed segment metrics are refreshing.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

Start on the route

36 ft · 8 sec · the route

Turn left onto Frederick Road

0.4 mi · 1 min · Frederick Road

Take the ramp right toward I 695 South: Glen Burnie

0.3 mi · 34 sec · I 695 South: Glen Burnie

Merge slight left onto Baltimore Beltway

8.4 mi · 11 min · Baltimore Beltway

Take the exit slight right toward MD 10 South: Severna Park

0.6 mi · 1 min · MD 10 South: Severna Park

Continue on Arundel Expressway

5.9 mi · 8 min · Arundel Expressway

Keep slight right to continue on Arundel Expressway

0.7 mi · 1 min · Arundel Expressway

Turn left onto Ritchie Highway

2.4 mi · 3 min · Ritchie Highway

Continue on Governor Ritchie Highway

6.1 mi · 8 min · Governor Ritchie Highway

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

0.2 mi · 23 sec · US 50 East, US 301 North: Bay Bridge

Merge slight left onto Blue Star Memorial Highway

19 mi · 27 min · Blue Star Memorial Highway

Keep slight right to continue on US 50 East: Ocean City, Rehoboth

6.9 mi · 9 min · US 50 East: Ocean City, Rehoboth

Turn left onto Queen Anne Highway

6.2 mi · 8 min · Queen Anne Highway

Continue on Shore Highway

5.3 mi · 7 min · Shore Highway

Take the exit slight right

1.4 mi · 2 min

Turn slight right onto Franklin Street

0.4 mi · 51 sec · Franklin Street

Turn right onto South 5th Avenue

0.7 mi · 1 min · South 5th Avenue

Turn left onto Legion Road

282 ft · 8 sec · Legion Road

Turn right onto Shore Highway

8.1 mi · 11 min · Shore Highway

Continue on Seashore Highway

7.5 mi · 9 min · Seashore Highway

At the end of the road, turn left onto Market Street

0.4 mi · 46 sec · Market Street

At the end of the road, turn right onto South Main Street

1.6 mi · 2 min · South Main Street

Turn right onto Sussex Highway

19 mi · 25 min · Sussex Highway

Continue on North Salisbury Boulevard

3.8 mi · 5 min · North Salisbury Boulevard

Take the exit straight toward US 13, US 50

269 ft · 7 sec · US 13, US 50

Keep slight left to continue on US 13, US 50 East: Norfolk, Ocean City

0.8 mi · 1 min · US 13, US 50 East: Norfolk, Ocean City

Merge slight left onto Salisbury Bypass

11 mi · 12 min · Salisbury Bypass

Continue on South Fruitland Boulevard

0.6 mi · 41 sec · South Fruitland Boulevard

Continue on Ocean Highway

21 mi · 28 min · Ocean Highway

Take the exit slight right

430 ft · 12 sec

Turn right onto Winter Quarters Drive

0.2 mi · 25 sec · Winter Quarters Drive

Turn right onto Linden Avenue

282 ft · 13 sec · Linden Avenue

Turn left onto Clarke Avenue

0.1 mi · 21 sec · Clarke Avenue

Turn left onto Vine Street

161 ft · 7 sec · Vine Street

Arrive at your destination

Trip Plan

Morning Departure

An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.

Evening Departure

A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.

You can normally do this drive in one day.

Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.

The halfway point lands around 69.2 miles from Catonsville, MD, or about 1h 36m into the drive.

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 80 miles or 1h 51m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 69.2 miles or 1h 36m in

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

Final approach

Final hour starts around 2h 37m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Pocomoke City, 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.

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

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 138.4 miles and 3h 12m.

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.

Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 69.2 mi from Catonsville, MD · 1h 36m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Staten Island, NY

69 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 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Staten Island, NY

Meal break

The midpoint is around 69.2 miles from Catonsville, MD, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Pocomoke City, MD

The final approach into Pocomoke City, 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 Pocomoke City, MD.

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

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$22.90 one way

$45.80 round trip

$4.20/gal 25.4 MPG avg 48 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.60	$25.06	$50.12
premium	$4.92	$26.82	$53.64
diesel	$5.64	$30.75	$61.50

Estimated Tolls: $7.00

Bay Bridge $7.00

Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$23

Tolls

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$55–$80

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 48.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

Driving Electric?

About $15 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	41.5	$14.53	$6.64
Efficient EV	34.6	$12.11	$5.54
EV Truck/SUV	55.4	$19.38	$8.86

Gas CO2

48 kg

EV CO2

16 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 data refreshed 20 hours ago

Origin

Catonsville, MD

Late night in Catonsville on Monday

Local time

2:58 AM

EDT

Current temp

85°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Pocomoke City, MD

Late night in Pocomoke City on Monday

Local time

2:58 AM

EDT

Current temp

81°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

4 degrees cooler at arrival

A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.

Road read

3h 12m 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 Pocomoke City, MD covers 138.4 miles and takes about 3h 12m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are Frederick Road, I 695 South, Baltimore Beltway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 69.2 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 $22.90 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.

An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left. A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.

Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.

The drive from Catonsville, MD to Pocomoke City, MD is easy. At 3h 12m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.

This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Catonsville, MD to Pocomoke City, MD is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

The route from Catonsville, MD to Pocomoke City, MD does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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