Origin
Catonsville, MD
Afternoon in Catonsville on Thursday
Local time
2:24 PM
EDT
Current temp
66°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Catonsville, MD to Snow Hill, MD
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
3h
Distance
127.4 mi
205 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$21
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 49m
★
6 AM
3h 1m
8 AM
3h 24m
10 AM
3h 9m
12 PM
3h 7m
3 PM
3h 10m
5 PM
3h 22m
8 PM
2h 54m
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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Snow Hill, MD
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Trip Overview
The drive from Catonsville, MD to Snow Hill, MD covers 127.4 miles and takes about 3h 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 $21.12 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
63.7 miles from Catonsville, MD
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 30m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 3h. Total distance: 127.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
3h drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 3h drive with frequent turns across 127.4 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 33 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 Snow Hill, MD is easy. At 3h 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 Snow Hill, MD is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Frederick Road | — | — |
| I 695 South | — | — |
| Baltimore Beltway | — | — |
| MD 10 South | — | — |
| Arundel Expressway | — | — |
| Ritchie Highway | — | — |
| Governor Ritchie Highway | — | — |
| US 50 East | — | — |
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 Snow Hill, 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
8.4 mi
·
11 min
·
Baltimore Beltway
5
Take the exit slight right toward MD 10 South: Severna Park
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
MD 10 South: Severna Park
6
Continue on Arundel Expressway
5.9 mi
·
8 min
·
Arundel Expressway
7
Keep slight right to continue on Arundel Expressway
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Arundel Expressway
8
Turn left onto Ritchie Highway
2.4 mi
·
3 min
·
Ritchie Highway
9
Continue on Governor Ritchie Highway
6.1 mi
·
8 min
·
Governor Ritchie Highway
10
Take the exit slight left toward US 50 East, US 301 North: Bay Bridge
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
·
US 50 East, US 301 North: Bay Bridge
11
Merge slight left onto Blue Star Memorial Highway
19 mi
·
27 min
·
Blue Star Memorial Highway
12
Keep slight right to continue on US 50 East: Ocean City, Rehoboth
6.9 mi
·
9 min
·
US 50 East: Ocean City, Rehoboth
13
Turn left onto Queen Anne Highway
6.2 mi
·
8 min
·
Queen Anne Highway
14
Continue on Shore Highway
5.3 mi
·
7 min
·
Shore Highway
15
Take the exit slight right
1.4 mi
·
2 min
16
Turn slight right onto Franklin Street
0.4 mi
·
51 sec
·
Franklin Street
17
Turn right onto South 5th Avenue
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
South 5th Avenue
18
Turn left onto Legion Road
282 ft
·
8 sec
·
Legion Road
19
Turn right onto Shore Highway
8.1 mi
·
11 min
·
Shore Highway
20
Continue on Seashore Highway
7.5 mi
·
9 min
·
Seashore Highway
21
At the end of the road, turn left onto Market Street
0.4 mi
·
46 sec
·
Market Street
22
At the end of the road, turn right onto South Main Street
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
South Main Street
23
Turn right onto Sussex Highway
19 mi
·
25 min
·
Sussex Highway
24
Continue on North Salisbury Boulevard
3.8 mi
·
5 min
·
North Salisbury Boulevard
25
Take the exit straight toward US 13, US 50
269 ft
·
7 sec
·
US 13, US 50
26
Keep slight left to continue on US 13, US 50 East: Norfolk, Ocean City
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
US 13, US 50 East: Norfolk, Ocean City
27
Merge slight left onto Salisbury Bypass
5.8 mi
·
6 min
·
Salisbury Bypass
28
Take the exit slight right toward MD 12: Salisbury, Snow Hill
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
·
MD 12: Salisbury, Snow Hill
29
Keep slight left to continue on Snow Hill
341 ft
·
8 sec
·
Snow Hill
30
Turn left onto Snow Hill Road
15 mi
·
22 min
·
Snow Hill Road
31
Continue on North Washington Street
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
·
North Washington Street
32
Turn left onto East Market Street
62 ft
·
1 sec
·
East Market Street
33
Arrive at your destination
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Evening Departure
A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 63.7 miles from Catonsville, MD, or about 1h 30m into the drive.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 28 miles or 39m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 63.7 miles or 1h 30m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 2h 28m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Snow Hill, MD than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Catonsville, MD so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Catonsville, MD
This is one driving day of about 127.4 miles and 3h.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 28 miles from Catonsville, MD.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 63.7 mi from Catonsville, MD · 1h 30m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
64 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 28 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 63.7 miles from Catonsville, MD, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Snow Hill, MD
The final approach into Snow Hill, MD usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Snow Hill, MD.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$21.12 one way
$42.24 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
45 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $23.13 | $46.27 |
| premium | $4.93 | $24.71 | $49.42 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $28.13 | $56.26 |
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.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$21
Tolls
$7
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$53–$78
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 44.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $13 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 38.2 | 0 | $13.38 | $6.12 |
| Efficient EV | 31.9 | 0 | $11.15 | $5.10 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 51 | 0 | $17.84 | $8.15 |
Gas CO2
45 kg
EV CO2
15 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
Snow Hill, MD
Afternoon in Snow Hill on Thursday
Local time
2:24 PM
EDT
Current temp
49°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
49°F
Boonsboro, MD
64 mi in
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
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
17 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
3h 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 Snow Hill, MD covers 127.4 miles and takes about 3h 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 63.7 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 $21.12 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left. A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
The drive from Catonsville, MD to Snow Hill, MD is easy. At 3h 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 Snow Hill, MD is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Catonsville, MD to Snow Hill, MD does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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