Origin
Catonsville, MD
Morning in Catonsville on Thursday
Local time
11:57 AM
EDT
Current temp
66°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Catonsville, MD to Goddard, MD
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
38m
Distance
25.4 mi
41 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 36m
★
6 AM
0h 39m
8 AM
0h 46m
10 AM
0h 41m
12 PM
0h 41m
3 PM
0h 42m
5 PM
0h 45m
8 PM
0h 37m
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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Goddard, MD
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Trip Overview
The drive from Catonsville, MD to Goddard, MD covers 25.4 miles and takes about 38m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Frederick Road, Bloomsbury Avenue, South Rolling Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $4.21 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 38m. Total distance: 25.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
38m 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 38m drive with frequent turns across 25.4 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 14 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 Goddard, MD is easy. At 38m 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 Goddard, MD is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Frederick Road | — | — |
| Bloomsbury Avenue | — | — |
| South Rolling Road | — | — |
| I 195 East | — | — |
| MD 295 South | — | — |
| Baltimore-Washington Parkway | — | — |
| MD 193 | — | — |
| Southway | — | — |
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 Goddard, MD.
1
Start on the route
36 ft
·
8 sec
·
the route
2
Turn left onto Frederick Road
154 ft
·
9 sec
·
Frederick Road
3
Turn right onto Bloomsbury Avenue
0.9 mi
·
2 min
·
Bloomsbury Avenue
4
At the end of the road, turn left onto South Rolling Road
0.9 mi
·
2 min
·
South Rolling Road
5
Continue on South Rolling Road
0.3 mi
·
39 sec
·
South Rolling Road
6
Turn left onto I 195 East
3.3 mi
·
3 min
·
I 195 East
7
Take the exit slight right toward MD 295 South: Washington
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
MD 295 South: Washington
8
Merge slight left onto Baltimore-Washington Parkway
17 mi
·
23 min
·
Baltimore-Washington Parkway
9
Take the exit slight right toward MD 193: Greenbelt, NASA Goddard, U.S. Park Police
0.2 mi
·
32 sec
·
MD 193: Greenbelt, NASA Goddard, U.S. Park Police
10
Turn left onto Southway
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
·
Southway
11
At the end of the road, turn left onto Greenbelt Road
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Greenbelt Road
12
Turn right onto Cipriano Road
0.1 mi
·
26 sec
·
Cipriano Road
13
Turn left
423 ft
·
31 sec
14
Arrive at your destination
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.21 one way
$8.42 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
9 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $4.61 | $9.22 |
| premium | $4.93 | $4.93 | $9.85 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $5.61 | $11.22 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 8.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 7.6 | 0 | $2.67 | $1.22 |
| Efficient EV | 6.4 | 0 | $2.22 | $1.02 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 10.2 | 0 | $3.56 | $1.63 |
Gas CO2
9 kg
EV CO2
3 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
Goddard, MD
Morning in Goddard on Thursday
Local time
11:57 AM
EDT
Current temp
52°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
14 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
38m 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 Goddard, MD covers 25.4 miles and takes about 38m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Frederick Road, Bloomsbury Avenue, South Rolling Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 12.7 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 $4.21 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 Goddard, MD is easy. At 38m 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 Goddard, MD is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Catonsville, MD to Goddard, MD does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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