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Trip from Catonsville, MD to Londontowne, MD

Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026

Drive Time

43m

Distance

30.4 mi

49 km

Drive Score

6/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$5

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 11 min
4 AM
0h 39m ★
6 AM
0h 43m
8 AM
0h 50m
10 AM
0h 46m
12 PM
0h 45m
3 PM
0h 46m
5 PM
0h 50m
8 PM
0h 41m

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

census-designated place in Baltimore County, Maryland, United States

Catonsville, MD

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Downtown Londontowne, MD, MD

Londontowne, MD

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Trip Overview

The drive from Catonsville, MD to Londontowne, MD covers 30.4 miles and takes about 43m 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 $5.04 one way before food or hotel costs.

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 43m. Total distance: 30.4 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

43m 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 43m drive with frequent turns across 30.4 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 19 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 Londontowne, MD is easy. At 43m 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 Londontowne, 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 Londontowne, 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

2.3 mi · 4 min · Solomons Island Road
13

Turn left onto Mayo Road

0.4 mi · 1 min · Mayo Road
14

Turn left onto Oakwood Road

0.4 mi · 1 min · Oakwood Road
15

Turn right onto Chesapeake Drive

420 ft · 19 sec · Chesapeake Drive
16

Turn slight left onto Rockhold Road

0.1 mi · 30 sec · Rockhold Road
17

Turn right onto Londontown Road

112 ft · 7 sec · Londontown Road
18

Turn left onto Tacoma Road

236 ft · 10 sec · Tacoma Road
19

Arrive at your destination

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$5.04 one way

$10.08 round trip

$4.21/gal 25.4 MPG avg 11 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.61 $5.52 $11.04
premium $4.93 $5.90 $11.79
diesel $5.61 $6.71 $13.42

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

$5

Tolls

$7

Total

$12

Estimated CO2 emission: 10.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 9.1 0 $3.19 $1.46
Efficient EV 7.6 0 $2.66 $1.22
EV Truck/SUV 12.2 0 $4.26 $1.95

Gas CO2

11 kg

EV CO2

4 kg (64% 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 15, 2026

Origin

Catonsville, MD

Evening in Catonsville on Thursday

Local time

7:29 PM

EDT

Current temp

66°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Londontowne, MD

Evening in Londontowne on Thursday

Local time

7:29 PM

EDT

Current temp

53°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

13 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

43m 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 Londontowne, MD covers 30.4 miles and takes about 43m 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 15.2 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 $5.04 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 Londontowne, MD is easy. At 43m 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 Londontowne, MD is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Catonsville, MD to Londontowne, MD does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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