The drive from Pittsville, MD to Catonsville, MD covers 114.3 miles and takes about 2h 44m behind the wheel.
This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Ocean Gateway, Shore Highway, Sussex Highway for much of the mileage,
and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive.
The longest uninterrupted segment is about 26.1 miles on Ocean Gateway.
At current regular gas prices, budget about $18.95 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
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
57.2 miles from Pittsville, MD
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 22m into the drive
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Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 44m. Total distance: 114.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 44m drive, comfortable solo distance.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile with national parks nearby.
Drive Character
Expect a 2h 44m drive with frequent turns across 114.3 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 29 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Ocean Gateway is the longest continuous segment at about 26.1 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 89.4 miles in.
Driving Effort10/10
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 23 significant decision points across 114.3 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 89.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 99.1 miles (MD 100 / Paul T. Pitcher Memorial Highway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 102.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 23 key points
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
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89.4 mi into trip|~2h 8m 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
99.1 mi into trip|~2h 23m 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
102.9 mi into trip|~2h 28m 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
106.1 mi into trip|~2h 32m 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
113.6 mi into trip|~2h 42m 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.
Between Pittsville, MD and Catonsville, MD, road signs point toward Severna Park and Towson.
Severna Park
89.4 mi in|~2h 8m
Towson
106.1 mi in|~2h 32m|via I 97
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
Ocean Gateway
26.1 mi
36m
Shore Highway
17.4 mi
24m
Sussex Highway
13.4 mi
18m
Whitesville Road
9.1 mi
13m
Governor Ritchie Highway
8 mi
12m
Seashore Highway
7.5 mi
9m
Baltimore Beltway
6.5 mi
8m
Queen Anne Highway
6.2 mi
8m
Longest stretch:
Ocean Gateway
— 26.1 mi, about 36m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Pittsville, MD and Catonsville, MD.
1
Start on Railroad Avenue
75 ft·4 sec·Railroad Avenue
2
Turn right onto MD 353
4.1 mi·7 min·Gumboro Road
3
Continue on DE 26; DE 54
0.8 mi·1 min·Millsboro Highway
4
Turn left onto DE 30
9.1 mi·13 min·Whitesville Road
5
Turn right onto Old Stage Road
2.4 mi·3 min·Old Stage Road
6
Turn left onto Gordy Road
0.7 mi·1 min·Gordy Road
7
Turn right onto US 13
13 mi·18 min·Sussex Highway
8
Take the exit
166 ft·5 sec
9
Continue on Rifle Range Road
0.1 mi·18 sec·Rifle Range Road
10
Turn right onto US 13 Business; DE 404 Business
1.0 mi·1 min·South Main Street
11
Turn left onto DE 404 Business
0.4 mi·45 sec·Market Street
12
Turn right onto DE 404 Business
7.5 mi·9 min·Seashore Highway
13
Continue on MD 404
17 mi·24 min·Shore Highway
14
Continue on MD 404
6.2 mi·8 min·Queen Anne Highway
15
Take the exit
527 ft·14 sec
16
Merge onto US 50
26 mi·36 min·Ocean Gateway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
17
Take the exit
0.4 mi·50 sec
Exit 27BToward MD 2 North: Ritchie Highway, Severna ParkUse the straight / slight right lanes.
18
Merge onto MD 2
8.0 mi·12 min·Governor Ritchie Highway
19
Take the exit
0.1 mi·17 sec
Toward MD 10 North, I 695: Baltimore
20
Merge onto MD 10
1.1 mi·1 min·Arundel Expressway
21
Keep slight left at fork onto MD 100
3.8 mi·5 min·Paul T. Pitcher Memorial Highway
Toward MD 100 WestUse the slight left lane.
22
Take the exit
0.4 mi·55 sec
Exit 13BToward I 97 North: BaltimoreUse the straight / slight right lanes.
23
Merge onto I 97
2.7 mi·3 min·I 97
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
24
Take the exit onto I 97
1.1 mi·1 min·I 97
Exit 17AToward I 695 West: Baltimore, TowsonUse the slight right lane.
25
Merge onto I 695
6.5 mi·8 min·Baltimore Beltway
Use the straight lane.
26
Take the exit
0.3 mi·39 sec
Exit 13Toward MD 144: CatonsvilleUse the straight / slight right lanes.
27
Turn left onto MD 144
0.5 mi·1 min·Frederick Road
Use the straight lane.
28
Turn right
37 ft·2 sec
29
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.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 57.2 miles from Pittsville, MD, or about 1h 22m 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 25 miles or 38m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 57.2 miles or 1h 22m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 2h 14m
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 Pittsville, MD so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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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 Pittsville, MD
This is one driving day of about 114.3 miles and 2h 44m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 25 miles from Pittsville, MD.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
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.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 57.2 mi from Pittsville, MD
· 1h 22m into the drive
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
National Parks Near This Route
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
Assateague Island National Seashore
National Seashore
Want to live on the edge? Visit a place recreated each day by ocean wind and waves. Life on Assateague Island has adapted to an existence on the move. Explore sandy beaches, salt marshes, maritime for...
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$18.95 one way
$37.90 round trip
$4.21/gal25.4 MPG avg40 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.61
$20.75
$41.51
premium
$4.93
$22.17
$44.33
diesel
$5.61
$25.24
$50.47
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$19
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$44–$69
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 40 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $12 in charging
· 0 stops
· 68% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
34.3
0
$12.00
$5.49
Efficient EV
28.6
0
$10.00
$4.57
EV Truck/SUV
45.7
0
$16.00
$7.32
Gas CO2
40 kg
EV CO2
13 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.
Forecast as of Apr 17, 2026
Origin
Pittsville, MD
Morning
in Pittsville on Saturday
Local time
11:17 AM
EDT
Current temp
48°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Catonsville, MD
Morning
in Catonsville on Saturday
Local time
11:17 AM
EDT
Current temp
72°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
75°F
Boonsboro, MD
57 mi in
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
2h 44m 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 Pittsville, MD to Catonsville, MD covers 114.3 miles and takes about 2h 44m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Ocean Gateway, Shore Highway, Sussex Highway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 57.2 miles from Pittsville, MD. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $18.95 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.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
This is a demanding drive. With 23 significant decision points across 114.3 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 89.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 99.1 miles (MD 100 / Paul T. Pitcher Memorial Highway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 102.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Between Pittsville, MD and Catonsville, MD, road signs point toward Severna Park and Towson.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Assateague Island National Seashore.
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, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
