Origin
Kettering, MD
Afternoon in Kettering on Friday
Local time
12:47 PM
EDT
Current temp
50°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Kettering, MD to Catonsville, MD
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
48m
Distance
32.9 mi
53 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 44m
★
6 AM
0h 48m
8 AM
0h 56m
10 AM
0h 51m
12 PM
0h 50m
3 PM
0h 52m
5 PM
0h 56m
8 PM
0h 46m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Kettering, MD
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Catonsville, MD
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Trip Overview
The drive from Kettering, MD to Catonsville, MD covers 32.9 miles and takes about 48m 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 $5.45 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 48m. Total distance: 32.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
48m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (58%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
The drive from Kettering, MD to Catonsville, MD covers 32.9 miles and takes about 48m, 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 14 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 3.6 miles in near I 95; I 495 / Capital Beltway.
Driving Effort
9/10
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 10 decision points packed into just 32.9 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 48m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 3.6 miles (I 95; I 495 / Capital Beltway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 8.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 8.6 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. 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.
5
3.6 mi into trip
|
~5m in
|
I 95; I 495 / Capital Beltway
Merge onto I 95; I 495 / Capital Beltway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
8.4 mi into trip
|
~12m 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
8.6 mi into trip
|
~13m 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
26.8 mi into trip
|
~38m 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
30.8 mi into trip
|
~43m 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 Kettering, MD and Catonsville, MD, road signs point toward Baltimore, Baltimore North, Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport and Community College Of Baltimore County.
Baltimore
3 mi in
|
~4m
Baltimore North
8.4 mi in
|
~12m
Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport
8.6 mi in
|
~13m
Community College Of Baltimore County
30.8 mi in
|
~43m
|
via MD 166
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Baltimore-Washington Parkway | 17.9 mi | 24m |
| Capital Beltway | 4.8 mi | 6m |
| Metropolitan Boulevard | 3.7 mi | 4m |
| Landover Road | 1.7 mi | 2m |
| Largo Road | 1.4 mi | 2m |
| MD 166 | 1.1 mi | 2m |
| Bloomsbury Avenue | 1 mi | 2m |
| 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 Kettering, MD and Catonsville, MD.
1
Start on MD 202
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
Largo Road
2
Continue on MD 202
1.7 mi
·
2 min
·
Landover Road
3
Take the ramp
0.6 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 95 North, I 495 North: College Park, Baltimore
4
Merge onto I 95; I 495
4.8 mi
·
6 min
·
Capital Beltway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
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.
6
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.
7
Merge onto Baltimore-Washington Parkway
18 mi
·
24 min
·
Baltimore-Washington Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
37 sec
Toward I 195 West: Catonsville
Use the slight right lane.
9
Merge onto I 195
3.7 mi
·
4 min
·
Metropolitan Boulevard
Use the straight / right lanes.
10
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.
11
Turn right onto Bloomsbury Avenue
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Bloomsbury Avenue
12
Turn left onto MD 144
153 ft
·
6 sec
·
Frederick Road
13
Turn right
37 ft
·
2 sec
14
Arrive at destination
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 16.5 mi from Kettering, MD · 23m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
16 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 32.9 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 16.5 miles from Kettering, 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
$5.45 one way
$10.91 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
12 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $5.97 | $11.95 |
| premium | $4.93 | $6.38 | $12.76 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $7.26 | $14.53 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 11.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 9.9 | 0 | $3.45 | $1.58 |
| Efficient EV | 8.2 | 0 | $2.88 | $1.32 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 13.2 | 0 | $4.61 | $2.11 |
Gas CO2
12 kg
EV CO2
4 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.
Destination
Catonsville, MD
Afternoon in Catonsville on Friday
Local time
12:47 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
42 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
48m 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 Kettering, MD to Catonsville, MD covers 32.9 miles and takes about 48m 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 16.5 miles from Kettering, MD. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $5.45 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 10 decision points packed into just 32.9 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 48m.
The main spots that need attention: at 3.6 miles (I 95; I 495 / Capital Beltway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 8.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 8.6 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between Kettering, MD and Catonsville, MD, road signs point toward Baltimore, Baltimore North, Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport and Community College Of Baltimore County.
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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