Drive Time
1h 16m
Distance
65.3 mi
105 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$11
one way
Photo: Carly Dernetz
The drive from Cavetown, MD to Catonsville, MD covers 65.3 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 Mapleville Road, Dwight D Eisenhower Highway, Baltimore for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $10.81 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
0 planned breaks
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
32.7 miles from Cavetown, MD
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 38m into the drive .
Expect a 1h 16m drive with frequent turns across 65.3 miles of local and secondary roads.
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.
Very easy - short and simple to drive
The drive from Cavetown, MD to Catonsville, 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 Cavetown, MD to Catonsville, MD is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Mapleville Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Dwight D Eisenhower Highway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Baltimore | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 695 North | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 695 South | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Baltimore Beltway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| MD 144 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Frederick Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Step-by-step road directions between Cavetown, MD and Catonsville, MD.
Start on Cavetown Church Road
Turn left onto Mapleville Road
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Mapleville Road
Exit the roundabout onto Mapleville Road
Turn left
Merge slight left onto Dwight D Eisenhower Highway
Continue straight
Keep slight left to continue on Baltimore
Take the exit slight right toward I 695 North, I 695 South: New York, Towson, Baltimore, Glen Burnie
Keep slight right to continue on I 695 South: Baltimore, Glen Burnie
Merge slight left onto Baltimore Beltway
Take the exit slight right toward MD 144: Catonsville
Turn right onto Frederick Road
Turn right
Arrive at your destination
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
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 65.3 miles or 1h 16m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 32.7 miles or 38m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 4m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Catonsville, MD than in the middle of the route.
Open the route before leaving Cavetown, MD so your first major turns are already loaded.
Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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 Cavetown, MD
This is one driving day of about 65.3 miles and 1h 16m.
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 32.7 mi from Cavetown, MD · 38m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
33 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.
A short stop after about 65.3 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 32.7 miles from Cavetown, MD, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
The final approach into Catonsville, 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 Catonsville, MD.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Regular Gas
$10.81 one way
$21.61 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.60 | $11.82 | $23.65 |
| premium | $4.92 | $12.65 | $25.31 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $14.51 | $29.01 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$11
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$36–$61
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 22.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 19.6 | 0 | $6.86 | $3.13 |
| Efficient EV | 16.3 | 0 | $5.71 | $2.61 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 26.1 | 0 | $9.14 | $4.18 |
Gas CO2
23 kg
EV CO2
8 kg (65% 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. If you're planning ahead, check the forecast closer to your travel date.
Origin
Evening in Cavetown on Saturday
Local time
7:40 PM
EDT
Current temp
64°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Destination
Evening in Catonsville on Saturday
Local time
7:40 PM
EDT
Current temp
64°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Along the Route
68°F
Washington, DC
33 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
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
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