Origin
Riviera Beach, MD
Late night in Riviera Beach on Friday
Local time
2:30 AM
EDT
Current temp
82°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Riviera Beach, MD to Catonsville, MD
Compiled by the Trip.ovh editorial team · Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026 · Methodology
Drive Time
27m
Distance
16.9 mi
27 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 25m
★
6 AM
0h 28m
8 AM
0h 33m
10 AM
0h 29m
12 PM
0h 29m
3 PM
0h 30m
5 PM
0h 32m
8 PM
0h 26m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Riviera Beach, MD
Sarah O'Shea
Catonsville, MD
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Trip Overview
The drive from Riviera Beach, MD to Catonsville, MD covers 16.9 miles and takes about 27m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Baltimore Beltway, Fort Smallwood Road, Riviera Drive for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 10.6 miles on Baltimore Beltway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $2.80 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 27m. Total distance: 16.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
27m 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 27m drive with frequent turns across 16.9 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 14 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Baltimore Beltway is the longest continuous segment at about 10.6 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 9 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.3 miles in near Main Avenue.
Driving Effort
6/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 16.9 miles you will encounter 9 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 0.3 miles (Main Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 0.8 miles (MD 173 / Fort Smallwood Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 5 miles (Quarantine Road): Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 9 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0.3 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
Main Avenue
At end of road, turn right onto Main Avenue
Navigation decision point
6
0.8 mi into trip
|
~2m in
|
MD 173 / Fort Smallwood Road
Turn right onto MD 173 / Fort Smallwood Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
7
5 mi into trip
|
~9m in
|
Quarantine Road
Turn right onto Quarantine Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
7
5.2 mi into trip
|
~10m in
Take the ramp toward I 695 West
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left / straight lanes.
Toward I 695 West
7
16.2 mi into trip
|
~25m 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Baltimore Beltway | 10.6 mi | 14m |
| Fort Smallwood Road | 4 mi | 6m |
| Riviera Drive | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| Frederick Road | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| Glen Road | 0.3 mi | 1m |
| Hawkins Point Road | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Quarantine Road | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Gina Court | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Baltimore Beltway
— 10.6 mi, about 14m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Riviera Beach, MD and Catonsville, MD.
1
Start on Gina Court
212 ft
·
14 sec
·
Gina Court
2
Turn left onto Glen Road
120 ft
·
7 sec
·
Glen Road
3
Continue on Glen Road
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Glen Road
4
At end of road, turn right onto Main Avenue
97 ft
·
7 sec
·
Main Avenue
5
Turn left onto Riviera Drive
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Riviera Drive
6
Turn right onto MD 173
4.0 mi
·
6 min
·
Fort Smallwood Road
Use the right lane.
7
Continue on MD 173
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
·
Hawkins Point Road
8
Turn right onto Quarantine Road
0.2 mi
·
42 sec
·
Quarantine Road
Use the right lane.
9
Take the ramp
0.4 mi
·
53 sec
Toward I 695 West
Use the left / straight lanes.
10
Continue on I 695
11 mi
·
14 min
·
Baltimore Beltway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
39 sec
Exit 13
Toward MD 144: Catonsville
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Turn left onto MD 144
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Frederick Road
Use the straight lane.
13
Turn right
37 ft
·
2 sec
14
Arrive at destination
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.80 one way
$5.60 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
6 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $3.07 | $6.14 |
| premium | $4.93 | $3.28 | $6.56 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.73 | $7.46 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 5.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 5.1 | 0 | $1.77 | $0.81 |
| Efficient EV | 4.2 | 0 | $1.48 | $0.68 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 6.8 | 0 | $2.37 | $1.08 |
Gas CO2
6 kg
EV CO2
2 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
Late night in Catonsville on Friday
Local time
2:30 AM
EDT
Current temp
92°F
Mostly Sunny
SW 12 mph
3% chance
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
10 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
27m on the road
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Riviera Beach, MD to Catonsville, MD covers 16.9 miles and takes about 27m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Baltimore Beltway, Fort Smallwood Road, Riviera Drive. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 8.4 miles from Riviera Beach, MD. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $2.80 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 16.9 miles you will encounter 9 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 0.3 miles (Main Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 0.8 miles (MD 173 / Fort Smallwood Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 5 miles (Quarantine Road): Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Riviera Beach, MD to Catonsville, MD does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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