Origin
Huntingtown Town Center, MD
Afternoon in Huntingtown Town Center on Tuesday
Local time
2:35 PM
EDT
Current temp
61°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Huntingtown Town Center, MD to Catonsville, MD
Data updated 0 seconds ago
Drive Time
1h 18m
Distance
54.9 mi
88 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$9
one way
EV Charging
Loading...
station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 13m
★
6 AM
1h 19m
8 AM
1h 31m
10 AM
1h 23m
12 PM
1h 22m
3 PM
1h 24m
5 PM
1h 31m
8 PM
1h 15m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Catonsville, MD
Wikimedia Commons
Trip Overview
The drive from Huntingtown Town Center, MD to Catonsville, MD covers 54.9 miles and takes about 1h 18m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on South East Crain Highway, Southern Maryland Boulevard, I 97 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 10.8 miles on South East Crain Highway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $9.10 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
27.5 miles from Huntingtown Town Center, MD
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 40m into the drive .
Loading map...
Drive Character
Expect a 1h 18m drive with frequent turns across 54.9 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 16 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
South East Crain Highway is the longest continuous segment at about 10.8 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
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 18.1 miles in.
Route Complexity
7/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
This is a demanding drive. With 10 significant decision points across 54.9 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 18.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 37.8 miles (I 97): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 46.7 miles (I 97): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 10 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
18.1 mi into trip
|
~26m in
Take the exit toward US 301 North: Baltimore
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward US 301 North: Baltimore
5
37.8 mi into trip
|
~56m in
|
I 97
Merge onto I 97
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
46.7 mi into trip
|
~1h 6m 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
5
47.8 mi into trip
|
~1h 8m in
|
I 695 / Baltimore Beltway
Merge onto I 695 / Baltimore Beltway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
7
54.2 mi into trip
|
~1h 16m 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
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Huntingtown Town Center, MD to Catonsville, MD, road signs begin pointing toward Towson along the way.
Towson
46.7 mi in
|
~1h 6m
|
via I 97
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| South East Crain Highway | 10.8 mi | 15m |
| Southern Maryland Boulevard | 10.2 mi | 14m |
| I 97 | 10 mi | 11m |
| Robert Crain Highway | 7.1 mi | 11m |
| Baltimore Beltway | 6.5 mi | 8m |
| Stephanie Roper Highway | 4 mi | 5m |
| North Solomons Island Road | 3.3 mi | 4m |
| Crain Highway | 1.3 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
South East Crain Highway
— 10.8 mi, about 15m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Huntingtown Town Center, MD and Catonsville, MD.
1
Start on Dismondy Drive
0.2 mi
·
44 sec
·
Dismondy Drive
2
Turn right onto MD 524
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Old Town Road
3
Turn left onto MD 2; MD 4
3.3 mi
·
4 min
·
North Solomons Island Road
Use the left / straight lanes.
4
Continue on MD 4
10 mi
·
14 min
·
Southern Maryland Boulevard
Use the straight lane.
5
Continue on MD 4
4.0 mi
·
5 min
·
Stephanie Roper Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
1 min
Toward US 301 North: Baltimore
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Merge onto US 301
1.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Crain Highway
8
Continue on US 301
11 mi
·
15 min
·
South East Crain Highway
Use the straight lane.
9
Continue on MD 3; MD 450
7.1 mi
·
11 min
·
Robert Crain Highway
10
Merge onto I 97
8.9 mi
·
10 min
·
I 97
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
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.
12
Merge onto I 695
6.5 mi
·
8 min
·
Baltimore Beltway
Use the straight lane.
13
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
39 sec
Exit 13
Toward MD 144: Catonsville
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14
Turn left onto MD 144
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Frederick Road
Use the straight lane.
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 27.5 miles from Huntingtown Town Center, MD, or about 40m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 10.8 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 54.9 miles or 1h 18m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 27.5 miles or 40m 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 6m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Catonsville, MD than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
+
Open the route before leaving Huntingtown Town Center, 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 Huntingtown Town Center, MD
This is one driving day of about 54.9 miles and 1h 18m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Huntingtown Town Center, 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 South East Crain Highway for about 10.8 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 27.5 mi from Huntingtown Town Center, MD · 40m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
27 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 54.9 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 27.5 miles from Huntingtown Town Center, 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.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$9.10 one way
$18.20 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
19 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $9.97 | $19.94 |
| premium | $4.93 | $10.65 | $21.29 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $12.12 | $24.24 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$9
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$34–$59
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 19.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 16.5 | 0 | $5.76 | $2.64 |
| Efficient EV | 13.7 | 0 | $4.80 | $2.20 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 22 | 0 | $7.69 | $3.51 |
Gas CO2
19 kg
EV CO2
6 kg (68% 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
Afternoon in Catonsville on Tuesday
Local time
2:35 PM
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
24 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 18m 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 Huntingtown Town Center, MD to Catonsville, MD covers 54.9 miles and takes about 1h 18m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are South East Crain Highway, Southern Maryland Boulevard, I 97. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 27.5 miles from Huntingtown Town Center, MD. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $9.10 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 10 significant decision points across 54.9 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 18.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 37.8 miles (I 97): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 46.7 miles (I 97): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
On the drive from Huntingtown Town Center, MD to Catonsville, MD, road signs begin pointing toward Towson along the way.
Was this route helpful?
Thanks for your feedback!
Your tip has been submitted. Thanks!
/500
Recent Tips
·
Explore More
Continue From Catonsville, MD
More from Huntingtown Town Center, MD
More trips to Catonsville, MD
Explore more options from Huntingtown Town Center, MD or browse trips ending in Catonsville, MD.
Looking for more statewide routes? Browse MD road trips.
Explore maps for Huntingtown Town Center, MD or Catonsville, MD on MapSof.net.