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Trip from Clinton, MD to Catonsville, MD

Data updated 5 hours ago

Drive Time

1h 2m

Distance

43.5 mi

70 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$7

one way

EV Charging

None

0 DC fast

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 15 min
4 AM
0h 57m ★
6 AM
1h 2m
8 AM
1h 12m
10 AM
1h 6m
12 PM
1h 5m
3 PM
1h 6m
5 PM
1h 12m
8 PM
0h 59m

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

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census-designated place in Prince George's County, Maryland, United States

Clinton, MD

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

Catonsville, MD

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Trip Overview

The drive from Clinton, MD to Catonsville, MD covers 43.5 miles and takes about 1h 2m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Baltimore-Washington Parkway, Capital Beltway, Metropolitan Boulevard for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 17.9 miles on Baltimore-Washington Parkway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $7.21 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

21.8 miles from Clinton, MD

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 30m into the drive .

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Drive Character

The drive from Clinton, MD to Catonsville, MD covers 43.5 miles and takes about 1h 2m, using a mix of highways and local roads.

Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 16 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Baltimore-Washington Parkway is the longest continuous segment at about 17.9 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 4.4 miles in.

Route Complexity 10/10

High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day

This is a demanding drive. With 13 significant decision points across 43.5 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 4.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 19 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 19.3 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 13 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

7
4.4 mi into trip | ~6m in

Take the exit toward I 95 North, I 495 North: Baltimore, College Park

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the slight right lane. Toward I 95 North, I 495 North: Baltimore, Coll...
8
19 mi into trip | ~26m in

Take the exit toward MD 295 North: BWI Marshall Airport, Baltimore North, Baltimore-Washington Parkway

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Exit 22A Toward MD 295 North: BWI Marshall Airport, Balt...
9
19.3 mi into trip | ~26m in

Keep slight left at fork toward MD 295 North: Baltimore, Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the slight left / slight right lanes. Toward MD 295 North: Baltimore, Baltimore/Washi...
6
37.4 mi into trip | ~51m in

Take the exit toward I 195 West: Catonsville

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight right lane. Toward I 195 West: Catonsville
8
41.4 mi into trip | ~56m in | MD 166

Keep slight right at fork onto MD 166 toward MD 166: Catonsville, Community College of Baltimore County

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the slight right lane. Toward MD 166: Catonsville, Community College o...

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.

Between Clinton, MD and Catonsville, MD, road signs point toward College Park, Baltimore North and Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport.

College Park

4.4 mi in | ~6m

Baltimore North

19 mi in | ~26m

Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport

19.3 mi in | ~26m

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Baltimore-Washington Parkway 17.9 mi 24m
Capital Beltway 14.2 mi 19m
Metropolitan Boulevard 3.7 mi 4m
Branch Avenue 3.3 mi 3m
MD 166 1.1 mi 2m
Bloomsbury Avenue 1 mi 2m
Woodyard Road 0.7 mi 1m
Frederick Road <0.1 mi <1m
Longest stretch: Baltimore-Washington Parkway — 17.9 mi, about 24m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Clinton, MD and Catonsville, MD.

1

Start on this road

43 ft · 5 sec · this road
2

Turn right onto MD 223

0.7 mi · 1 min · Woodyard Road
3

Take the ramp

0.4 mi · 56 sec
Toward MD 5 North: Washington Use the left lane.
4

Merge onto MD 5

3.3 mi · 3 min · Branch Avenue
5

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 53 sec
Toward I 95 North, I 495 North: Baltimore, College Park Use the slight right lane.
6

Merge onto I 95; I 495

14 mi · 19 min · Capital Beltway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 31 sec
Exit 22A Toward MD 295 North: BWI Marshall Airport, Baltimore North, Baltimore-Washington Parkway Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8

Keep slight left at fork

0.2 mi · 26 sec
Toward MD 295 North: Baltimore, Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
9

Merge onto Baltimore-Washington Parkway

18 mi · 24 min · Baltimore-Washington Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 37 sec
Toward I 195 West: Catonsville Use the slight right lane.
11

Merge onto I 195

3.7 mi · 4 min · Metropolitan Boulevard
Use the straight / right lanes.
12

Keep slight right at fork onto MD 166

1.1 mi · 2 min · MD 166
Toward MD 166: Catonsville, Community College of Baltimore County Use the slight right lane.
13

Turn right onto Bloomsbury Avenue

1.0 mi · 2 min · Bloomsbury Avenue
14

Turn left onto MD 144

153 ft · 6 sec · Frederick Road
15

Turn right

37 ft · 2 sec
16

Arrive at destination

Trip Plan

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.

You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 21.8 miles from Clinton, MD, or about 30m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 17.9 miles.

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 43.5 miles or 1h 2m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 21.8 miles or 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 51m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Catonsville, MD than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

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Open the route before leaving Clinton, 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 Clinton, MD

This is one driving day of about 43.5 miles and 1h 2m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Clinton, MD.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.
The longest stretch is on Baltimore-Washington Parkway for about 17.9 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 21.8 mi from Clinton, MD · 30m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Staten Island, NY

22 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

Staten Island, NY

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 43.5 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Staten Island, NY

Meal break

The midpoint is around 21.8 miles from Clinton, MD, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Catonsville, MD

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.

National Parks Near This Route

Worth a detour if your schedule allows.

Chesapeake & Ohio Canal National Historical Park

Chesapeake & Ohio Canal National Historical Park

National Historical Park

Preserving America's early transportation history, the C&O Canal began as a dream of passage to Western wealth. Operating for nearly 100 years the canal was a lifeline for communities along the Potoma...

20 mi from route ~49 min detour $20 near mile 19.5
Caution: DC Water Sewer Overflow
Caution: Hiking in Gold Mine Tract
View on nps.gov

Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$7.21 one way

$14.42 round trip

$4.21/gal 25.4 MPG avg 15 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.61 $7.90 $15.80
premium $4.93 $8.44 $16.87
diesel $5.61 $9.60 $19.21

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$7

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$32–$57

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 15.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 13 0 $4.57 $2.09
Efficient EV 10.9 0 $3.81 $1.74
EV Truck/SUV 17.4 0 $6.09 $2.78

Gas CO2

15 kg

EV CO2

5 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.

Forecast data refreshed 4 days ago

Origin

Clinton, MD

Late night in Clinton on Wednesday

Local time

12:26 AM

EDT

Current temp

64°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Catonsville, MD

Late night in Catonsville on Wednesday

Local time

12:26 AM

EDT

Current temp

85°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

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

21 degrees warmer at arrival

A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.

Road read

1h 2m 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 Clinton, MD to Catonsville, MD covers 43.5 miles and takes about 1h 2m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Baltimore-Washington Parkway, Capital Beltway, Metropolitan Boulevard. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 21.8 miles from Clinton, MD. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $7.21 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.
This is a demanding drive. With 13 significant decision points across 43.5 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 4.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 19 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 19.3 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between Clinton, MD and Catonsville, MD, road signs point toward College Park, Baltimore North and Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport.

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