Origin
Catonsville, MD
Afternoon in Catonsville on Saturday
Local time
1:55 PM
EDT
Current temp
72°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Catonsville, MD to Greenbelt, MD
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
36m
Distance
24.2 mi
39 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 33m
★
6 AM
0h 36m
8 AM
0h 43m
10 AM
0h 39m
12 PM
0h 38m
3 PM
0h 39m
5 PM
0h 42m
8 PM
0h 35m
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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Greenbelt, MD
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Trip Overview
The drive from Catonsville, MD to Greenbelt, MD covers 24.2 miles and takes about 36m 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 mostly surface roads. At current regular gas prices, budget about $4.01 one way before food or hotel costs.
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 Greenbelt, 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
·
27 sec
·
MD 193: Greenbelt, NASA Goddard, U.S. Park Police
10
Turn right onto Southway
0.3 mi
·
53 sec
·
Southway
11
Turn right onto Crescent Road
0.4 mi
·
58 sec
·
Crescent Road
12
Arrive at your destination
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.01 one way
$8.02 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
9 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $4.39 | $8.79 |
| premium | $4.93 | $4.69 | $9.39 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $5.34 | $10.69 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 8.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 63% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 7.3 | 0 | $2.54 | $1.16 |
| Efficient EV | 6.1 | 0 | $2.12 | $0.97 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 9.7 | 0 | $3.39 | $1.55 |
Gas CO2
8 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (63% 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
Greenbelt, MD
Afternoon in Greenbelt on Saturday
Local time
1:55 PM
EDT
Current temp
69°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
3 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
36m 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?
24.2 mi in 36m across surface roads — expect steady turns and local traffic rather than long highway runs.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
12 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Main road: Frederick Road.
How Hard Is This Drive?
1/10
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 Greenbelt, MD is easy. At 36m 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 Greenbelt, MD is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 36m. Total distance: 24.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
36m 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
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Catonsville, MD to Greenbelt, MD is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Greenbelt, 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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