Origin
Catonsville, MD
Morning in Catonsville on Saturday
Local time
11:02 AM
EDT
Current temp
72°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Catonsville, MD to Chesapeake Beach, MD
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 16m
Distance
51.9 mi
84 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$9
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 10m
★
6 AM
1h 16m
8 AM
1h 28m
10 AM
1h 21m
12 PM
1h 19m
3 PM
1h 21m
5 PM
1h 28m
8 PM
1h 13m
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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Chesapeake Beach, MD
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Trip Overview
The drive from Catonsville, MD to Chesapeake Beach, MD covers 51.9 miles and takes about 1h 16m 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 $8.60 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 16m. Total distance: 51.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 16m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 1h 16m drive with frequent turns across 51.9 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 21 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.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Catonsville, MD to Chesapeake Beach, MD is easy. At 1h 16m 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 Chesapeake Beach, MD is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Frederick Road | — | — |
| I 695 South | — | — |
| Baltimore Beltway | — | — |
| I 97 South | — | — |
| Bay Bridge | — | — |
| US 50 East | — | — |
| MD 665 | — | — |
| Aris T Allen Boulevard | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Frederick Road
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Catonsville, MD and Chesapeake Beach, MD.
1
Start on the route
36 ft
·
8 sec
·
the route
2
Turn left onto Frederick Road
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Frederick Road
3
Take the ramp right toward I 695 South: Glen Burnie
0.3 mi
·
34 sec
·
I 695 South: Glen Burnie
4
Merge slight left onto Baltimore Beltway
6.4 mi
·
8 min
·
Baltimore Beltway
5
Take the exit slight left toward I 97 South: Annapolis, Bay Bridge
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
I 97 South: Annapolis, Bay Bridge
6
Continue straight
8.9 mi
·
10 min
7
Keep slight left to continue on Bay Bridge
7.8 mi
·
8 min
·
Bay Bridge
8
Keep slight left to continue on US 50 East, US 301 North: Annapolis, Bay Bridge
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
US 50 East, US 301 North: Annapolis, Bay Bridge
9
Keep slight right to continue on MD 665: Riva Road
0.5 mi
·
50 sec
·
MD 665: Riva Road
10
Continue on Aris T Allen Boulevard
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Aris T Allen Boulevard
11
Take the exit slight right toward MD 2: Parole, Edgewater
0.3 mi
·
44 sec
·
MD 2: Parole, Edgewater
12
Turn right onto Solomons Island Road
11 mi
·
18 min
·
Solomons Island Road
13
Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Solomons Island Road
164 ft
·
2 sec
·
Solomons Island Road
14
Exit the roundabout onto Solomons Island Road
6.8 mi
·
10 min
·
Solomons Island Road
15
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Solomons Island Road
151 ft
·
2 sec
·
Solomons Island Road
16
Exit the roundabout onto Solomons Island Road
1.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Solomons Island Road
17
Turn left onto East Chesapeake Beach Road
4.5 mi
·
7 min
·
East Chesapeake Beach Road
18
At the end of the road, turn right onto Bayside Road
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Bayside Road
19
Turn left onto 17th Street
479 ft
·
32 sec
·
17th Street
20
Turn right onto C Street
56 ft
·
3 sec
·
C Street
21
Arrive at your destination
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 26 mi from Catonsville, MD · 38m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
26 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 11 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 26 miles from Catonsville, MD, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Chesapeake Beach, MD
The final approach into Chesapeake Beach, MD usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$8.60 one way
$17.21 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
18 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $9.42 | $18.85 |
| premium | $4.93 | $10.07 | $20.13 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $11.46 | $22.92 |
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.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$9
Tolls
$7
Total
$16
Estimated CO2 emission: 18.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 15.6 | 0 | $5.45 | $2.49 |
| Efficient EV | 13 | 0 | $4.54 | $2.08 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 20.8 | 0 | $7.27 | $3.32 |
Gas CO2
18 kg
EV CO2
6 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.
Destination
Chesapeake Beach, MD
Morning in Chesapeake Beach on Saturday
Local time
11:02 AM
EDT
Current temp
74°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
2 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 16m 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 Chesapeake Beach, MD covers 51.9 miles and takes about 1h 16m 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 26 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 $8.60 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 drive from Catonsville, MD to Chesapeake Beach, MD is easy. At 1h 16m 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 Chesapeake Beach, MD is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Catonsville, MD to Chesapeake Beach, 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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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