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Trip from Greensboro, MD to Catonsville, MD

Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

1h 37m

Distance

66.2 mi

107 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$11

one way

EV Charging

Good

8 stations

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 22 min
4 AM
1h 30m ★
6 AM
1h 38m
8 AM
1h 52m
10 AM
1h 43m
12 PM
1h 41m
3 PM
1h 44m
5 PM
1h 52m
8 PM
1h 33m

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

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city in North Carolina, United States of America

Greensboro, 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 Greensboro, MD to Catonsville, MD covers 66.2 miles and takes about 1h 37m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Ocean Gateway, Governor Ritchie Highway, Ridgely Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mostly surface roads. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 26.1 miles on Ocean Gateway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $10.98 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.

Midpoint

33.1 miles from Greensboro, MD

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 49m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Ocean Gateway 26.1 mi 36m
Governor Ritchie Highway 8 mi 12m
Ridgely Road 6.9 mi 12m
Baltimore Beltway 6.5 mi 8m
Queen Anne Highway 6.2 mi 8m
I 97 3.8 mi 4m
Paul T. Pitcher Memorial Highway 3.8 mi 5m
Arundel Expressway 1.1 mi 1m
Longest stretch: Ocean Gateway — 26.1 mi, about 36m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on MD 314

137 ft · 10 sec · East Sunset Avenue
2

Turn left onto MD 480

0.4 mi · 38 sec · South Main Street
3

Continue on MD 480

4.1 mi · 7 min · Ridgely Road
4

Continue on MD 480

0.9 mi · 1 min · 6th Street
5

Continue on MD 312; MD 480

2.8 mi · 4 min · Ridgely Road
6

Take the ramp

348 ft · 9 sec
7

Merge onto MD 404

0.7 mi · 58 sec · Shore Highway
8

Continue on MD 404

6.2 mi · 8 min · Queen Anne Highway
9

Take the exit

527 ft · 14 sec
10

Merge onto US 50

26 mi · 36 min · Ocean Gateway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 50 sec
Exit 27B Toward MD 2 North: Ritchie Highway, Severna Park Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12

Merge onto MD 2

8.0 mi · 12 min · Governor Ritchie Highway
13

Take the exit

0.1 mi · 17 sec
Toward MD 10 North, I 695: Baltimore
14

Merge onto MD 10

1.1 mi · 1 min · Arundel Expressway
15

Keep slight left at fork onto MD 100

3.8 mi · 5 min · Paul T. Pitcher Memorial Highway
Toward MD 100 West Use the slight left lane.
16

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 55 sec
Exit 13B Toward I 97 North: Baltimore Use the straight / slight right lanes.
17

Merge onto I 97

2.7 mi · 3 min · I 97
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
18

Take the exit onto I 97

1.1 mi · 1 min · I 97
Exit 17A Toward I 695 West: Baltimore, Towson Use the slight right lane.
19

Merge onto I 695

6.5 mi · 8 min · Baltimore Beltway
Use the straight lane.
20

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 39 sec
Exit 13 Toward MD 144: Catonsville Use the straight / slight right lanes.
21

Turn left onto MD 144

0.5 mi · 1 min · Frederick Road
Use the straight lane.
22

Turn right

37 ft · 2 sec
23

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 33.1 miles from Greensboro, MD, or about 49m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 26.1 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 15 miles or 23m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 33.1 miles or 49m 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 23m

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 Greensboro, MD so your first major turns are already loaded.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Greensboro, MD

This is one driving day of about 66.2 miles and 1h 37m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 15 miles from Greensboro, MD.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on Ocean Gateway for about 26.1 miles.

Where to Stop

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

city in and county seat of Anne Arundel County, Maryland, United States, and Maryland federated state capital city

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Annapolis, MD

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.

Popular next leg

Annapolis, MD to Catonsville, MD

30.2 mi · 39m

Pacing Suggestions

Grasonville, MD

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 15 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Stevensville, MD

Meal break

The midpoint is around 33.1 miles from Greensboro, MD, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Nearby Places

Restaurants, cafes, gas stations and more along your route.

Top Restaurant

Chef Paolino Cafe

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Catonsville, Maryland

Near the end, right off the route

0.1 mi from route $10 to $20 mile 66.2

Hours: 11 am–9:30 pm

+14107474949

Visit website

Jennings Cafe

4.2 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Catonsville, Maryland

0.1 mi

Royal Spice Nepalese & Indian Restaurant & Bar

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Linthicum Heights, Maryland

0.6 mi

Chef Paolino Cafe

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, right off the route

0.1 mi from route $10 to $20 mile 66.2

Catonsville, Maryland

Hours: 11 am–9:30 pm

+14107474949

Visit website

Jennings Cafe

4.2 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, right off the route

0.1 mi from route $20 to $30 mile 66.2

Catonsville, Maryland

Hours: 11 am–2 pm

+14107443824

Visit website

Royal Spice Nepalese & Indian Restaurant & Bar

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

0.6 mi from route ~2 min detour $20 to $30 mile 61.5

Linthicum Heights, Maryland

Hours: 11 am–3 pm

+14105895166

Visit website

G & M Restaurant

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, right off the route

0.6 mi from route ~2 min detour Moderately mile 61.5

Linthicum Heights, Maryland

Hours: 11 am–9 pm

+14106361777

Visit website

Irina's Crepes Cafe

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

1.1 mi from route ~3 min detour $10 to $20 mile 56.8

Glen Burnie, Maryland

Hours: 8 am–3 pm

+14105530955

Visit website

Blue Rooster Café

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.1 mi from route ~3 min detour $10 to $20 mile 37.8

Annapolis, Maryland

Hours: 6 am–4 pm

+14107575232

Visit website

The Narrows Restaurant

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.6 mi from route ~4 min detour $20 to $30 mile 28.4

Grasonville, Maryland

Hours: 11 am–9 pm

+14108278113

Visit website

Italia's Corner Cafe

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, short detour

1.5 mi from route ~4 min detour $10 to $20 mile 56.8

Glen Burnie, Maryland

Hours: 11 am–10 pm

+14106843817

Visit website

Craft Bakery & Cafe

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, ~12 min detour

4.7 mi from route ~12 min detour $10 to $20 mile 4.7

Denton, Maryland

Hours: 7:30 am–2 pm

+14109347519

Visit website

Tesla Supercharger

4.1 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, short detour

1.2 mi from route ~3 min detour mile 61.5

Halethorpe, Maryland

Hours: Open 24 hours

Visit website

EVgo Charging Station

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

1.7 mi from route ~4 min detour mile 61.5

Baltimore, Maryland

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18774943833

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

4.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, short detour

1.2 mi from route ~3 min detour mile 56.8

Glen Burnie, Maryland

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

Shell Recharge Charging Station

3.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, short detour

1.1 mi from route ~3 min detour mile 56.8

Glen Burnie, Maryland

+18882642208

Visit website

Electrify America Charging Station

3.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Later in the drive, short detour

1.8 mi from route ~5 min detour mile 52

Glen Burnie, Maryland

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18336322778

Visit website

Blink Charging Station

2.0 ★ ★ ☆ ☆ ☆

Near the end, right off the route

0.7 mi from route ~2 min detour mile 56.8

Glen Burnie, Maryland

Hours: Open 24 hours

Visit website

Electrify America Charging Station

2.5 ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆

Near the end, short detour

1.3 mi from route ~3 min detour mile 61.5

Halethorpe, Maryland

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18336322778

Visit website

Electric Circuit Charging Station

3.0 ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆

Later in the drive, short detour

2.1 mi from route ~5 min detour mile 52

Glen Burnie, Maryland

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18006869243

Visit website

Capital Hotel Annapolis

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, ~9 min detour

3.5 mi from route ~9 min detour mile 42.6

Annapolis, Maryland

+14438376481

Visit website

Wonderfly Arena - Arbutus

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

1.8 mi from route ~4 min detour mile 61.5

Arbutus, Maryland

Hours: 10 am–10 pm

+14102042224

Visit website

Tuckahoe State Park

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

2.9 mi from route ~7 min detour mile 9.5

Queen Anne, Maryland

Hours: 8 am–7 pm

+14108201668

Visit website

Carroll Park

4.2 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, short detour

3.4 mi from route ~8 min detour mile 61.5

Baltimore, Maryland

Hours: 8 am–8 pm

+14103967931

Annapolis Eventours

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, ~9 min detour

3.4 mi from route ~9 min detour mile 42.6

Annapolis, Maryland

Hours: 8 am–8 pm

+14435101348

Visit website

Oriole Park at Camden Yards

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, ~11 min detour

4.2 mi from route ~11 min detour mile 61.5

Baltimore, Maryland

+14106859800

Visit website

Riverside Park

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, ~10 min detour

4.1 mi from route ~10 min detour mile 61.5

Baltimore, Maryland

Hours: 8 am–6 pm

+14103967931

Baltimore Museum of Industry

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, ~11 min detour

4.5 mi from route ~11 min detour mile 61.5

Baltimore, Maryland

Hours: 9 am–4 pm

+14107274808

Visit website

American Visionary Art Museum

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, ~11 min detour

4.6 mi from route ~11 min detour mile 61.5

Baltimore, Maryland

Hours: 10 am–5 pm

+14102441900

Visit website

Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 16

5 decision points cluster between mile 41.3 and 65.5 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

8
41.3 mi into trip | ~1h 1m in

Take the exit toward MD 2 North: Ritchie Highway, Severna Park

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 27B Toward MD 2 North: Ritchie Highway, Severna Par...
7
51 mi into trip | ~1h 16m in | MD 100 / Paul T. Pitcher Memorial Highway

Keep slight left at fork onto MD 100 / Paul T. Pitcher Memorial Highway toward MD 100 West

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight left lane. Toward MD 100 West
7
54.8 mi into trip | ~1h 21m in

Take the exit toward I 97 North: Baltimore

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

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Exit 13B Toward I 97 North: Baltimore
8
58 mi into trip | ~1h 25m in | I 97

Take the exit onto I 97 toward I 695 West: Baltimore, Towson

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

Use the slight right lane. Exit 17A Toward I 695 West: Baltimore, Towson
7
65.5 mi into trip | ~1h 35m in

Take the exit toward MD 144: Catonsville

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

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Exit 13 Toward MD 144: Catonsville

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$10.98 one way

$21.95 round trip

$4.21/gal 25.4 MPG avg 23 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.61 $12.02 $24.04
premium $4.93 $12.84 $25.68
diesel $5.61 $14.62 $29.23

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: 23.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 19.9 0 $6.95 $3.18
Efficient EV 16.6 0 $5.79 $2.65
EV Truck/SUV 26.5 0 $9.27 $4.24

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.

Forecast as of Apr 17, 2026

Origin

Greensboro, MD

Afternoon in Greensboro on Saturday

Local time

4:19 PM

EDT

Current temp

75°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Catonsville, MD

Afternoon in Catonsville on Saturday

Local time

4:19 PM

EDT

Current temp

72°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

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

1h 37m 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.

What kind of drive is this?

66.2 mi in 1h 37m across surface roads — expect steady turns and local traffic rather than long highway runs.

Only 7% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
23 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 26.1 mi on Ocean Gateway.

How Hard Is This Drive?

10/10

Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 41.3 miles in.

Driving Effort 10/10

Demanding - stay alert through the decision-heavy sections

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 66.2 miles you will encounter 16 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 41.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 51 miles (MD 100 / Paul T. Pitcher Memorial Highway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 54.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

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

Between Greensboro, MD and Catonsville, MD, road signs point toward Severna Park and Towson.

Severna Park

41.3 mi in | ~1h 1m

Towson

58 mi in | ~1h 25m | via I 97

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 37m. Total distance: 66.2 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

1h 37m drive, comfortable solo distance.

Scenic Drive

Mostly surface roads route profile.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 26.1 miles on Ocean Gateway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Catonsville, MD before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.

Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.

The main spots that need attention: at 41.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 51 miles (MD 100 / Paul T. Pitcher Memorial Highway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 54.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.

Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Catonsville, MD before heading back.

How this page is built

Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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