Origin
Pocomoke City, MD
Afternoon in Pocomoke City on Thursday
Local time
12:18 PM
EDT
Current temp
50°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Pocomoke City, MD to Catonsville, MD
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
2h 42m
Distance
141.9 mi
228 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$24
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 31m
★
6 AM
2h 42m
8 AM
3h 3m
10 AM
2h 50m
12 PM
2h 47m
3 PM
2h 51m
5 PM
3h 2m
8 PM
2h 36m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Pocomoke City, MD
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Catonsville, MD
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Trip Overview
The drive from Pocomoke City, MD to Catonsville, MD covers 141.9 miles and takes about 2h 42m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on 2nd Street, Winter Quarters Drive, Ocean Highway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $23.53 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
71 miles from Pocomoke City, MD
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 21m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 42m. Total distance: 141.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 42m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 2h 42m drive with frequent turns across 141.9 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 33 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
2nd Street is one of the defining roads on this drive.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Pocomoke City, MD to Catonsville, MD is easy. At 2h 42m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Pocomoke City, MD to Catonsville, MD is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| 2nd Street | — | — |
| Winter Quarters Drive | — | — |
| Ocean Highway | — | — |
| South Fruitland Boulevard | — | — |
| Salisbury Bypass | — | — |
| US 13 North | — | — |
| North Salisbury Boulevard | — | — |
| Sussex Highway | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
2nd Street
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Pocomoke City, MD and Catonsville, MD.
1
Start on Vine Street
121 ft
·
11 sec
·
Vine Street
2
Turn left onto 2nd Street
0.1 mi
·
15 sec
·
2nd Street
3
Continue on Winter Quarters Drive
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
·
Winter Quarters Drive
4
Turn sharp left onto Ocean Highway
21 mi
·
28 min
·
Ocean Highway
5
Continue on South Fruitland Boulevard
0.3 mi
·
22 sec
·
South Fruitland Boulevard
6
Keep slight left to continue on Salisbury Bypass
11 mi
·
12 min
·
Salisbury Bypass
7
Take the exit slight right toward US 13 North, US 13 Business: Salisbury, Dover
0.3 mi
·
36 sec
·
US 13 North, US 13 Business: Salisbury, Dover
8
Keep slight right to continue on US 13 North: Dover
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
·
US 13 North: Dover
9
Merge slight left onto North Salisbury Boulevard
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
North Salisbury Boulevard
10
Keep slight right to continue on North Salisbury Boulevard
3.1 mi
·
3 min
·
North Salisbury Boulevard
11
Continue on Sussex Highway
19 mi
·
26 min
·
Sussex Highway
12
Take the exit slight left
167 ft
·
6 sec
13
Continue on Rifle Range Road
0.1 mi
·
19 sec
·
Rifle Range Road
14
Turn right onto South Main Street
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
South Main Street
15
Turn left onto Market Street
0.4 mi
·
46 sec
·
Market Street
16
Turn right onto Seashore Highway
7.5 mi
·
9 min
·
Seashore Highway
17
Continue on Shore Highway
17 mi
·
24 min
·
Shore Highway
18
Continue on Queen Anne Highway
6.2 mi
·
8 min
·
Queen Anne Highway
19
Take the exit slight right
0.1 mi
·
15 sec
20
Merge slight left onto Ocean Gateway
26 mi
·
36 min
·
Ocean Gateway
21
Take the exit slight right toward MD 2 North: Ritchie Highway, Severna Park
0.4 mi
·
50 sec
·
MD 2 North: Ritchie Highway, Severna Park
22
Merge slight left onto Governor Ritchie Highway
8.0 mi
·
12 min
·
Governor Ritchie Highway
23
Take the exit slight right toward MD 10 North, I 695: Baltimore
0.1 mi
·
18 sec
·
MD 10 North, I 695: Baltimore
24
Merge slight left onto Arundel Expressway
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
Arundel Expressway
25
Keep slight left to continue on Paul T. Pitcher Memorial Highway
3.8 mi
·
5 min
·
Paul T. Pitcher Memorial Highway
26
Take the exit slight right toward I 97 North: Baltimore
0.4 mi
·
55 sec
·
I 97 North: Baltimore
27
Merge slight left
2.7 mi
·
3 min
28
Take the exit slight right toward I 695 West: Baltimore, Towson
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
I 695 West: Baltimore, Towson
29
Merge slight right onto Baltimore Beltway
6.5 mi
·
8 min
·
Baltimore Beltway
30
Take the exit slight right toward MD 144: Catonsville
0.3 mi
·
39 sec
·
MD 144: Catonsville
31
Turn left onto Frederick Road
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Frederick Road
32
Turn right
36 ft
·
3 sec
33
Arrive at your 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 71 miles from Pocomoke City, MD, or about 1h 21m into the drive.
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 31 miles or 35m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 71 miles or 1h 21m 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 12m
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 Pocomoke City, 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 Pocomoke City, MD
This is one driving day of about 141.9 miles and 2h 42m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 31 miles from Pocomoke City, 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.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 71 mi from Pocomoke City, MD · 1h 21m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
71 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 31 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 71 miles from Pocomoke City, 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
$23.53 one way
$47.05 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
50 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $25.77 | $51.53 |
| premium | $4.93 | $27.52 | $55.04 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $31.33 | $62.66 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$24
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$49–$74
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 49.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $15 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 42.6 | 0 | $14.90 | $6.81 |
| Efficient EV | 35.5 | 0 | $12.42 | $5.68 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 56.8 | 0 | $19.87 | $9.08 |
Gas CO2
50 kg
EV CO2
17 kg (66% 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 Thursday
Local time
12:18 PM
EDT
Current temp
66°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
59°F
Greensboro, MD
71 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
16 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 42m 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 Pocomoke City, MD to Catonsville, MD covers 141.9 miles and takes about 2h 42m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are 2nd Street, Winter Quarters Drive, Ocean Highway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 71 miles from Pocomoke City, MD. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $23.53 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.
The drive from Pocomoke City, MD to Catonsville, MD is easy. At 2h 42m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Pocomoke City, MD to Catonsville, MD is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Pocomoke City, MD to Catonsville, MD does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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