Origin
Forestville, MD
Late night in Forestville on Thursday
Local time
5:24 AM
EDT
Current temp
69°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Forestville, MD to Catonsville, MD
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
53m
Distance
36.6 mi
59 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$6
one way
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 49m
★
6 AM
0h 53m
8 AM
1h 2m
10 AM
0h 56m
12 PM
0h 56m
3 PM
0h 57m
5 PM
1h 2m
8 PM
0h 51m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Forestville, MD
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Catonsville, MD
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Trip Overview
The drive from Forestville, MD to Catonsville, MD covers 36.6 miles and takes about 53m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Pumphrey Drive, Marlboro Pike, Forestville Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $6.07 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 53m. Total distance: 36.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
53m 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 53m drive with frequent turns across 36.6 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 17 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Pumphrey Drive 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.
Route Complexity
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
The drive from Forestville, MD to Catonsville, MD is easy. At 53m 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 Forestville, MD to Catonsville, MD is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Pumphrey Drive | — | — |
| Marlboro Pike | — | — |
| Forestville Road | — | — |
| Pennsylvania Avenue | — | — |
| I 95 North | — | — |
| Capital Beltway | — | — |
| MD 295 North | — | — |
| Baltimore-Washington Parkway | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Pumphrey Drive
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Forestville, MD and Catonsville, MD.
1
Start on the route
39 ft
·
6 sec
·
the route
2
Turn right onto Pumphrey Drive
75 ft
·
5 sec
·
Pumphrey Drive
3
Turn right onto Marlboro Pike
351 ft
·
9 sec
·
Marlboro Pike
4
Turn right onto Forestville Road
0.2 mi
·
37 sec
·
Forestville Road
5
Turn left onto Pennsylvania Avenue
0.4 mi
·
42 sec
·
Pennsylvania Avenue
6
Take the exit slight right toward I 95 North, I 495 North: Baltimore, College Park
0.3 mi
·
51 sec
·
I 95 North, I 495 North: Baltimore, College Park
7
Merge slight left onto Capital Beltway
11 mi
·
15 min
·
Capital Beltway
8
Take the exit slight right toward MD 295 North: BWI Marshall Airport, Baltimore North, Baltimore-Washington Parkway
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
·
MD 295 North: BWI Marshall Airport, Baltimore North, Baltimore-Washington Parkway
9
Keep slight left to continue on MD 295 North: Baltimore, Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
·
MD 295 North: Baltimore, Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport
10
Merge slight left onto Baltimore-Washington Parkway
18 mi
·
24 min
·
Baltimore-Washington Parkway
11
Take the exit slight right toward I 195 West: Catonsville
0.3 mi
·
38 sec
·
I 195 West: Catonsville
12
Merge slight left onto Metropolitan Boulevard
3.7 mi
·
4 min
·
Metropolitan Boulevard
13
Keep slight right to continue on MD 166: Catonsville, Community College of Baltimore County
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
MD 166: Catonsville, Community College of Baltimore County
14
Turn right onto Bloomsbury Avenue
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Bloomsbury Avenue
15
Turn left onto Frederick Road
154 ft
·
7 sec
·
Frederick Road
16
Turn right
36 ft
·
3 sec
17
Arrive at your destination
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 18.3 mi from Forestville, MD · 26m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
18 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 36.6 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 18.3 miles from Forestville, MD, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Catonsville, MD
Allow a few extra minutes for the final approach into Catonsville, MD if you are unfamiliar with the area.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$6.07 one way
$12.14 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
13 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $6.65 | $13.29 |
| premium | $4.93 | $7.10 | $14.20 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $8.08 | $16.16 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$6
Estimated CO2 emission: 12.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 69% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 11 | 0 | $3.84 | $1.76 |
| Efficient EV | 9.2 | 0 | $3.20 | $1.46 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 14.6 | 0 | $5.12 | $2.34 |
Gas CO2
13 kg
EV CO2
4 kg (69% 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
Catonsville, MD
Late night in Catonsville on Thursday
Local time
5:24 AM
EDT
Current temp
66°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
53m 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 Forestville, MD to Catonsville, MD covers 36.6 miles and takes about 53m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Pumphrey Drive, Marlboro Pike, Forestville Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 18.3 miles from Forestville, MD. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $6.07 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 Forestville, MD to Catonsville, MD is easy. At 53m 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 Forestville, MD to Catonsville, MD is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Forestville, MD to Catonsville, MD does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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