Origin
Rising Sun, MD
Afternoon in Rising Sun on Friday
Local time
4:19 PM
EDT
Current temp
71°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Rising Sun, 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
1h 3m
Distance
42.7 mi
69 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$7
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 58m
★
6 AM
1h 3m
8 AM
1h 13m
10 AM
1h 7m
12 PM
1h 6m
3 PM
1h 7m
5 PM
1h 13m
8 PM
1h 0m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Rising Sun, MD
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Catonsville, MD
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Trip Overview
The drive from Rising Sun, MD to Catonsville, MD covers 42.7 miles and takes about 1h 3m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Taneytown Pike, Baltimore Boulevard, Northwest Expressway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 10.5 miles on Taneytown Pike. At current regular gas prices, budget about $7.08 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 3m. Total distance: 42.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 3m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile with national parks nearby.
Drive Character
Expect a 1h 3m drive with frequent turns across 42.7 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 17 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Taneytown Pike is the longest continuous segment at about 10.5 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 25.7 miles in near I 795 / Northwest Expressway.
Driving Effort
8/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 42.7 miles you will encounter 10 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 25.7 miles (I 795 / Northwest Expressway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 34.9 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 35.6 miles (I 695 / Baltimore Beltway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 10 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
25.7 mi into trip
|
~39m in
|
I 795 / Northwest Expressway
Keep slight left at fork onto I 795 / Northwest Expressway
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
34.9 mi into trip
|
~51m in
Keep slight right at fork toward I 695 South: Glen Burnie
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 1B
Toward I 695 South: Glen Burnie
5
35.6 mi into trip
|
~52m in
|
I 695 / Baltimore Beltway
Merge onto I 695 / Baltimore Beltway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
42 mi into trip
|
~1h 1m in
Take the exit toward MD 144: Catonsville
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 13
Toward MD 144: Catonsville
5
42.3 mi into trip
|
~1h 2m in
|
MD 144 / Frederick Road
Turn right onto MD 144 / Frederick Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Taneytown Pike | 10.5 mi | 14m |
| Baltimore Boulevard | 10 mi | 15m |
| Northwest Expressway | 9.2 mi | 11m |
| Baltimore Beltway | 6.4 mi | 8m |
| Westminster Pike | 1.6 mi | 2m |
| Trevanion Road | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| West Baltimore Street | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Antrim Boulevard | 0.7 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
Taneytown Pike
— 10.5 mi, about 14m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Rising Sun, MD and Catonsville, MD.
1
Start on Baptist Road
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Baptist Road
2
Turn left onto MD 140
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
Taneytown Pike
3
Continue on MD 140
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
West Baltimore Street
4
Turn right onto Trevanion Road
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Trevanion Road
5
Turn left onto Antrim Boulevard
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Antrim Boulevard
6
Enter roundabout onto MD 140
128 ft
·
3 sec
·
Taneytown Pike
7
Continue on MD 140
9.3 mi
·
12 min
·
Taneytown Pike
8
Continue on MD 140
0.7 mi
·
57 sec
·
College View Boulevard
9
Continue on MD 97; MD 140
10 mi
·
15 min
·
Baltimore Boulevard
Use the right lane.
10
Continue on MD 140
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
Westminster Pike
Use the straight lane.
11
Keep slight left at fork onto I 795
9.2 mi
·
11 min
·
Northwest Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Keep slight right at fork
0.7 mi
·
1 min
Exit 1B
Toward I 695 South: Glen Burnie
Use the slight right lane.
13
Merge onto I 695
6.4 mi
·
8 min
·
Baltimore Beltway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
35 sec
Exit 13
Toward MD 144: Catonsville
Use the slight right lane.
15
Turn right onto MD 144
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Frederick Road
Use the right lane.
16
Turn right
37 ft
·
2 sec
17
Arrive at destination
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 21.3 mi from Rising Sun, MD · 32m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
21 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 42.7 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 21.3 miles from Rising Sun, 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
$7.08 one way
$14.16 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
15 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $7.75 | $15.51 |
| premium | $4.93 | $8.28 | $16.56 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $9.43 | $18.86 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$7
Estimated CO2 emission: 14.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 12.8 | 0 | $4.48 | $2.05 |
| Efficient EV | 10.7 | 0 | $3.74 | $1.71 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 17.1 | 0 | $5.98 | $2.73 |
Gas CO2
15 kg
EV CO2
5 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
4:19 PM
EDT
Current temp
72°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
73°F
Westminster, MD
21 mi in
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
1h 3m 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 Rising Sun, MD to Catonsville, MD covers 42.7 miles and takes about 1h 3m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Taneytown Pike, Baltimore Boulevard, Northwest Expressway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 21.3 miles from Rising Sun, MD. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $7.08 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 42.7 miles you will encounter 10 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 25.7 miles (I 795 / Northwest Expressway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 34.9 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 35.6 miles (I 695 / Baltimore Beltway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Rising Sun, MD to Catonsville, MD does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Monocacy National Battlefield.
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.
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