Origin
Glassmanor, MD
Evening in Glassmanor on Thursday
Local time
7:52 PM
EDT
Current temp
70°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Glassmanor, MD to Catonsville, MD
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
59m
Distance
39.2 mi
63 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$7
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 55m
★
6 AM
1h 0m
8 AM
1h 10m
10 AM
1h 3m
12 PM
1h 2m
3 PM
1h 4m
5 PM
1h 9m
8 PM
0h 57m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Glassmanor, MD
Jonathan Borba
Catonsville, MD
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Trip Overview
The drive from Glassmanor, MD to Catonsville, MD covers 39.2 miles and takes about 59m 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, Anacostia Freeway, Metropolitan Boulevard for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 23.7 miles on Baltimore-Washington Parkway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $6.50 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 59m. Total distance: 39.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
59m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (82%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This is a 59m highway drive covering 39.2 miles, with most of the trip on Baltimore-Washington Parkway and Anacostia Freeway. The longest continuous stretch is about 23.7 miles on Baltimore-Washington Parkway.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 18 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 23.7 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Baltimore-Washington Parkway and Anacostia Freeway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 1.6 miles in.
Driving Effort
10/10
Focused - lots of decisions in a short distance, but it is over quickly
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 13 decision points packed into just 39.2 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 59m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 1.6 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 3.9 miles (DC 295 / Anacostia Freeway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 9 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 13 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
1.6 mi into trip
|
~4m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 295 North
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Toward I 295 North
7
3.9 mi into trip
|
~8m in
|
DC 295 / Anacostia Freeway
Keep slight right at fork onto DC 295 / Anacostia Freeway toward DC 295 North
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
Toward DC 295 North
7
9 mi into trip
|
~16m in
Keep slight left at fork toward Baltimore
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left lane.
Toward Baltimore
6
33 mi into trip
|
~49m 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
37.1 mi into trip
|
~54m 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 Glassmanor, MD and Catonsville, MD, road signs point toward Baltimore and Community College Of Baltimore County.
Baltimore
9 mi in
|
~16m
Community College Of Baltimore County
37.1 mi in
|
~54m
|
via MD 166
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Baltimore-Washington Parkway | 23.7 mi | 32m |
| Anacostia Freeway | 4.9 mi | 8m |
| Metropolitan Boulevard | 3.7 mi | 4m |
| Kenilworth Avenue Freeway | 2.3 mi | 3m |
| South Capitol Street | 1.2 mi | 3m |
| MD 166 | 1.1 mi | 2m |
| Bloomsbury Avenue | 1 mi | 2m |
| Indian Head Highway | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Baltimore-Washington Parkway
— 23.7 mi, about 32m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Glassmanor, MD and Catonsville, MD.
1
Start on Audrey Lane
66 ft
·
7 sec
·
Audrey Lane
2
Continue on Audrey Lane
414 ft
·
20 sec
·
Audrey Lane
3
Turn right onto MD 210
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
·
Indian Head Highway
4
Continue on South Capitol Street
1.2 mi
·
3 min
·
South Capitol Street
5
Turn slight right
0.1 mi
·
18 sec
Toward I 295 North: Malcolm X Avenue, Dorothea Dix Avenue, DHS
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Keep slight left at fork
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
Toward I 295 North
7
Merge onto I 295
2.2 mi
·
3 min
·
Anacostia Freeway
8
Keep slight right at fork onto DC 295
2.7 mi
·
4 min
·
Anacostia Freeway
Toward DC 295 North
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
9
Continue on DC 295
2.3 mi
·
3 min
·
Kenilworth Avenue Freeway
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
10
Keep slight left at fork
0.4 mi
·
24 sec
Toward Baltimore
Use the slight left lane.
11
Merge onto Baltimore-Washington Parkway
24 mi
·
32 min
·
Baltimore-Washington Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
37 sec
Toward I 195 West: Catonsville
Use the slight right lane.
13
Merge onto I 195
3.7 mi
·
4 min
·
Metropolitan Boulevard
Use the straight / right lanes.
14
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.
15
Turn right onto Bloomsbury Avenue
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Bloomsbury Avenue
16
Turn left onto MD 144
153 ft
·
6 sec
·
Frederick Road
17
Turn right
37 ft
·
2 sec
18
Arrive at destination
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 19.6 mi from Glassmanor, MD · 30m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
20 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 39 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 19.6 miles from Glassmanor, 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
$6.50 one way
$13.00 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
14 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $7.12 | $14.24 |
| premium | $4.93 | $7.60 | $15.20 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $8.65 | $17.31 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$7
Estimated CO2 emission: 13.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 11.8 | 0 | $4.12 | $1.88 |
| Efficient EV | 9.8 | 0 | $3.43 | $1.57 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 15.7 | 0 | $5.49 | $2.51 |
Gas CO2
14 kg
EV CO2
5 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.
Destination
Catonsville, MD
Evening in Catonsville on Thursday
Local time
7:52 PM
EDT
Current temp
92°F
Mostly Sunny
SW 12 mph
3% chance
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
22 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
59m on the road
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Glassmanor, MD to Catonsville, MD covers 39.2 miles and takes about 59m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Baltimore-Washington Parkway, Anacostia Freeway, Metropolitan Boulevard. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 19.6 miles from Glassmanor, MD. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $6.50 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 short but busy drive. With 13 decision points packed into just 39.2 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 59m.
The main spots that need attention: at 1.6 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 3.9 miles (DC 295 / Anacostia Freeway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 9 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Between Glassmanor, MD and Catonsville, MD, road signs point toward Baltimore and Community College Of Baltimore County.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Chesapeake & Ohio Canal National Historical Park.
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