Origin
North East, MD
Morning in North East on Saturday
Local time
11:34 AM
EDT
Current temp
70°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from North East, 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 13m
Distance
56.9 mi
92 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$9
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 7m
★
6 AM
1h 13m
8 AM
1h 25m
10 AM
1h 17m
12 PM
1h 16m
3 PM
1h 18m
5 PM
1h 24m
8 PM
1h 10m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
North East, MD
Kelly
Catonsville, MD
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Trip Overview
The drive from North East, MD to Catonsville, MD covers 56.9 miles and takes about 1h 13m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on John F. Kennedy Memorial Highway, I 95, Express Toll Lanes for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 31.2 miles on John F. Kennedy Memorial Highway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $9.43 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 13m. Total distance: 56.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 13m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 1h 13m drive with frequent turns across 56.9 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.
John F. Kennedy Memorial Highway is the longest continuous segment at about 31.2 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 2.4 miles in.
Driving Effort
9/10
Demanding - stay alert through the decision-heavy sections
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 56.9 miles you will encounter 12 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 2.4 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 34.8 miles (Express Toll Lanes): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 46.4 miles (I 95): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 12 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
2.4 mi into trip
|
~4m in
Take the ramp toward I 95 South: Baltimore
Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Toward I 95 South: Baltimore
6
34.8 mi into trip
|
~42m in
|
Express Toll Lanes
Keep slight left at fork onto Express Toll Lanes
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left lane.
6
46.4 mi into trip
|
~57m in
|
I 95
Keep slight right at fork onto I 95
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
7
53.4 mi into trip
|
~1h 6m in
Take the exit toward I 695 West: Towson
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 49B
Toward I 695 West: Towson
7
56.2 mi into trip
|
~1h 11m 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
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| John F. Kennedy Memorial Highway | 31.2 mi | 36m |
| I 95 | 10.9 mi | 14m |
| Express Toll Lanes | 7.6 mi | 9m |
| Baltimore Beltway | 2.2 mi | 2m |
| North East Road | 1.7 mi | 2m |
| South Mauldin Avenue | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Frederick Road | 0.5 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
John F. Kennedy Memorial Highway
— 31.2 mi, about 36m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between North East, MD and Catonsville, MD.
1
Start on MD 272
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
South Mauldin Avenue
2
Continue on MD 272
1.7 mi
·
2 min
·
North East Road
Use the left lane.
3
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
Toward I 95 South: Baltimore
Use the slight right lane.
4
Continue on this road
0.4 mi
·
51 sec
·
this road
Toward I 95 South: Baltimore
5
Keep slight left at fork
0.6 mi
·
1 min
6
Merge onto I 95
31 mi
·
36 min
·
John F. Kennedy Memorial Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Keep slight left at fork onto Express Toll Lanes
6.5 mi
·
7 min
·
Express Toll Lanes
Use the slight left lane.
8
Keep slight right at fork onto Express Toll Lanes
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
Express Toll Lanes
9
Merge onto I 95
3.9 mi
·
5 min
·
I 95
10
Keep slight right at fork onto I 95
7.0 mi
·
9 min
·
I 95
Use the slight right lane.
11
Take the exit
0.6 mi
·
1 min
Exit 49B
Toward I 695 West: Towson
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Merge onto I 695
2.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Baltimore Beltway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
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
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 28.4 mi from North East, MD · 35m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
28 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 13 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 28.4 miles from North East, 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.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$9.43 one way
$18.87 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
20 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $10.33 | $20.66 |
| premium | $4.93 | $11.04 | $22.07 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $12.56 | $25.13 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$9
Estimated CO2 emission: 19.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 17.1 | 0 | $5.97 | $2.73 |
| Efficient EV | 14.2 | 0 | $4.98 | $2.28 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 22.8 | 0 | $7.97 | $3.64 |
Gas CO2
20 kg
EV CO2
7 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.
Destination
Catonsville, MD
Morning in Catonsville on Saturday
Local time
11:34 AM
EDT
Current temp
72°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
2 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 13m 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 North East, MD to Catonsville, MD covers 56.9 miles and takes about 1h 13m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are John F. Kennedy Memorial Highway, I 95, Express Toll Lanes. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 28.4 miles from North East, MD. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $9.43 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 drive requires moderate attention. Across 56.9 miles you will encounter 12 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
The main spots that need attention: at 2.4 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 34.8 miles (Express Toll Lanes): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 46.4 miles (I 95): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
The route from North East, MD to Catonsville, MD does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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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