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Trip from Catonsville, MD to Bennsville, MD

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

Drive Time

1h 25m

Distance

56.6 mi

91 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$9

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 20 min
4 AM
1h 19m ★
6 AM
1h 26m
8 AM
1h 39m
10 AM
1h 30m
12 PM
1h 29m
3 PM
1h 31m
5 PM
1h 38m
8 PM
1h 22m

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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Downtown Bennsville, MD, MD

Bennsville, MD

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Trip Overview

The drive from Catonsville, MD to Bennsville, MD covers 56.6 miles and takes about 1h 25m 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, Indian Head Highway, Anacostia Freeway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mostly highway. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 23.2 miles on Baltimore-Washington Parkway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $9.38 one way before food or hotel costs.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Baltimore-Washington Parkway 23.2 mi 32m
Indian Head Highway 9.6 mi 13m
Anacostia Freeway 8.4 mi 13m
Bensville Road 3.6 mi 6m
MD 166 3.3 mi 3m
Kenilworth Avenue Freeway 2.2 mi 3m
Berry Road 1.5 mi 2m
South Rolling Road 1.2 mi 2m
Longest stretch: Baltimore-Washington Parkway — 23.2 mi, about 32m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

23 mi · 32 min · Baltimore-Washington Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9

Keep slight left at fork

0.5 mi · 35 sec
Toward US 50 East: Richmond, Annapolis Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
10

Continue on MD 201

2.2 mi · 3 min · Kenilworth Avenue Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11

Continue on DC 295

8.4 mi · 13 min · Anacostia Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12

Keep slight right at fork

1.0 mi · 2 min
Toward Indian Head Use the straight / slight left lanes.
13

Keep slight left at fork

0.3 mi · 34 sec
Toward MD 210 South Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14

Merge onto MD 210

9.6 mi · 13 min · Indian Head Highway
Use the left lane.
15

Continue on MD 228

1.5 mi · 2 min · Berry Road
16

Turn right onto MD 229

3.6 mi · 6 min · Bensville Road
17

Turn left onto Billingsley Road

175 ft · 4 sec · Billingsley Road
18

Arrive at destination

Billingsley Road

Where to Stop

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

capital city of the United States of America

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Washington, DC

28 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

Maryland City, MD

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 12 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Cottage City, MD

Meal break

The midpoint is around 28.3 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.

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 12

5 decision points cluster between mile 2.2 and 41.5 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

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
8
29.4 mi into trip | ~42m in

Keep slight left at fork toward US 50 East: Richmond, Annapolis

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the slight left / slight right lanes. Toward US 50 East: Richmond, Annapolis
7
40.6 mi into trip | ~1h in

Keep slight right at fork toward Indian Head

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight left lanes. Toward Indian Head
7
41.5 mi into trip | ~1h 2m in

Keep slight left at fork toward MD 210 South

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Toward MD 210 South

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$9.38 one way

$18.77 round trip

$4.21/gal 25.4 MPG avg 20 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.61 $10.28 $20.55
premium $4.93 $10.98 $21.95
diesel $5.61 $12.50 $24.99

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$9

Estimated CO2 emission: 19.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 17 0 $5.94 $2.72
Efficient EV 14.2 0 $4.95 $2.26
EV Truck/SUV 22.6 0 $7.92 $3.62

Gas CO2

20 kg

EV CO2

7 kg (65% 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

4:32 PM

EDT

Current temp

72°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Bennsville, MD

Afternoon in Bennsville on Saturday

Local time

4:32 PM

EDT

Current temp

78°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

69°F

Washington, DC

28 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

6 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 25m 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?

56.6 mi in 1h 25m, mostly highway — 23.2 mi of that is on Baltimore-Washington Parkway.

66% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
18 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 23.2 mi on Baltimore-Washington Parkway.

How Hard Is This Drive?

10/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Baltimore-Washington Parkway and Indian Head Highway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 2.2 miles in near MD 166.

Driving Effort 10/10

Demanding - stay alert through the decision-heavy sections

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 56.6 miles you will encounter 12 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 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; at 29.4 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

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 Bennsville, MD, road signs point toward Annapolis and Indian Head.

Annapolis

29.4 mi in | ~42m

Indian Head

40.6 mi in | ~1h

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 25m. Total distance: 56.6 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

1h 25m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (66%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 23.2 miles on Baltimore-Washington Parkway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Bennsville, MD before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.

Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.

The main spots that need attention: 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; at 29.4 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Bennsville, MD before heading back.

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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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