Origin
Perryman, MD
Morning in Perryman on Friday
Local time
8:49 AM
EDT
Current temp
71°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Perryman, 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
53m
Distance
38.7 mi
62 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$6
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 49m
★
6 AM
0h 54m
8 AM
1h 2m
10 AM
0h 57m
12 PM
0h 56m
3 PM
0h 57m
5 PM
1h 2m
8 PM
0h 51m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Perryman, MD
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Catonsville, MD
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Trip Overview
The drive from Perryman, MD to Catonsville, MD covers 38.7 miles and takes about 53m 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 mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 11.9 miles on John F. Kennedy Memorial Highway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $6.42 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 53m. Total distance: 38.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
53m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (33%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mixed drive route profile.
Drive Character
The drive from Perryman, MD to Catonsville, MD covers 38.7 miles and takes about 53m, 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 19 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 11.9 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 4.4 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 14 decision points packed into just 38.7 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 53m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 4.4 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 16.7 miles (Express Toll Lanes): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 28.3 miles (I 95): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 14 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
4.4 mi into trip
|
~8m in
Turn left toward I 95 South: Baltimore
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Toward I 95 South: Baltimore
6
16.7 mi into trip
|
~22m 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
28.3 mi into trip
|
~37m 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
35.2 mi into trip
|
~47m 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
38 mi into trip
|
~51m 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 | 11.9 mi | 13m |
| I 95 | 10.9 mi | 14m |
| Express Toll Lanes | 7.6 mi | 9m |
| Baltimore Beltway | 2.2 mi | 2m |
| Riverside Parkway | 1.8 mi | 3m |
| Pulaski Highway | 1 mi | 1m |
| Spesutia Road | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| South Philadelphia Boulevard | 0.5 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
John F. Kennedy Memorial Highway
— 11.9 mi, about 13m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Perryman, MD and Catonsville, MD.
1
Start on MD 159
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
·
Perryman Road
2
Continue on MD 159
171 ft
·
11 sec
·
Perryman Road
3
Continue on MD 159
0.1 mi
·
18 sec
·
Perryman Road
Use the left lane.
4
Turn left onto Spesutia Road
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Spesutia Road
Use the left lane.
5
Turn left onto US 40
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
South Philadelphia Boulevard
6
Continue on US 40
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Pulaski Highway
7
Turn left onto MD 543
1.8 mi
·
3 min
·
Riverside Parkway
8
Turn left
0.4 mi
·
57 sec
Toward I 95 South: Baltimore
Use the left lane.
9
Merge onto I 95
12 mi
·
13 min
·
John F. Kennedy Memorial Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Keep slight left at fork onto Express Toll Lanes
6.5 mi
·
7 min
·
Express Toll Lanes
Use the slight left lane.
11
Keep slight right at fork onto Express Toll Lanes
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
Express Toll Lanes
12
Merge onto I 95
3.9 mi
·
5 min
·
I 95
13
Keep slight right at fork onto I 95
7.0 mi
·
9 min
·
I 95
Use the slight right lane.
14
Take the exit
0.6 mi
·
1 min
Exit 49B
Toward I 695 West: Towson
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15
Merge onto I 695
2.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Baltimore Beltway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
16
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
39 sec
Exit 13
Toward MD 144: Catonsville
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
17
Turn left onto MD 144
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Frederick Road
Use the straight lane.
18
Turn right
37 ft
·
2 sec
19
Arrive at destination
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 19.4 mi from Perryman, MD · 26m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
19 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 38.7 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 19.4 miles from Perryman, 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
$6.42 one way
$12.83 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
14 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $7.03 | $14.05 |
| premium | $4.93 | $7.51 | $15.01 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $8.54 | $17.09 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$6
Estimated CO2 emission: 13.5 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 | 11.6 | 0 | $4.06 | $1.86 |
| Efficient EV | 9.7 | 0 | $3.39 | $1.55 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 15.5 | 0 | $5.42 | $2.48 |
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
Morning in Catonsville on Friday
Local time
8:49 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
1 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
53m 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 Perryman, MD to Catonsville, MD covers 38.7 miles and takes about 53m 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 19.4 miles from Perryman, MD. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $6.42 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 14 decision points packed into just 38.7 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 53m.
The main spots that need attention: at 4.4 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 16.7 miles (Express Toll Lanes): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 28.3 miles (I 95): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Perryman, MD to Catonsville, MD does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
How this page is built
Compiled and maintained by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy (Helsinki). Each route is built from authoritative open government and mapping datasets rather than crowdsourced reviews. Distances and geometry come from OSRM over OpenStreetMap. Fuel cost uses EIA weekly regional averages. Pages are published only after passing our data-quality checks; our methodology page documents refresh cadence, editorial standards, and known limitations.
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