Origin
Woodsboro, MD
Afternoon in Woodsboro on Friday
Local time
12:34 PM
EDT
Current temp
50°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Woodsboro, 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
57m
Distance
45.2 mi
73 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$7
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 52m
★
6 AM
0h 57m
8 AM
1h 6m
10 AM
1h 0m
12 PM
0h 59m
3 PM
1h 1m
5 PM
1h 6m
8 PM
0h 54m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Woodsboro, MD
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Catonsville, MD
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Trip Overview
The drive from Woodsboro, MD to Catonsville, MD covers 45.2 miles and takes about 57m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 70, Green Valley Road, Woodsboro Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 28.4 miles on I 70. At current regular gas prices, budget about $7.49 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 57m. Total distance: 45.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
57m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (63%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This is a 57m highway drive covering 45.2 miles, with most of the trip on I 70 and Green Valley Road. The longest continuous stretch is about 28.4 miles on I 70.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 17 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 70 is the longest continuous segment at about 28.4 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 70 and Green Valley Road. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 13 miles in.
Driving Effort
9/10
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 12 decision points packed into just 45.2 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 57m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 13 miles: Navigation decision point; at 32.7 miles (I 70): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 41.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 12 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
13 mi into trip
|
~19m in
Turn left toward I 70 East
Navigation decision point
Toward I 70 East
7
32.7 mi into trip
|
~41m in
|
I 70
Keep slight left at fork onto I 70 toward Baltimore
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward Baltimore
8
41.9 mi into trip
|
~51m in
Take the exit toward I 695 North, I 695 South: New York, Towson, Baltimore, Glen Burnie
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 91B-A
Toward I 695 North, I 695 South: New York, Tows...
9
42.1 mi into trip
|
~51m in
Keep slight right at fork toward I 695 South: Baltimore, Glen Burnie
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 91A
Toward I 695 South: Baltimore, Glen Burnie
7
44.6 mi into trip
|
~55m 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
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Woodsboro, MD and Catonsville, MD, road signs point toward Baltimore, Towson and Glen Burnie.
Baltimore
32.7 mi in
|
~41m
|
via I 70
Towson
41.9 mi in
|
~51m
Glen Burnie
41.9 mi in
|
~51m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 70 | 28.4 mi | 30m |
| Green Valley Road | 7.4 mi | 11m |
| Woodsboro Road | 5 mi | 7m |
| Baltimore Beltway | 1.9 mi | 2m |
| Frederick Road | 0.4 mi | 1m |
| Main Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Liberty Road | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Walnut Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 70
— 28.4 mi, about 30m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Woodsboro, MD and Catonsville, MD.
1
Start on South Main Street
20 ft
·
5 sec
·
South Main Street
2
Turn left onto Liberty Road
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
·
Liberty Road
3
Continue on MD 550
5.0 mi
·
7 min
·
Woodsboro Road
4
Turn left onto MD 26
0.3 mi
·
33 sec
·
Main Street
5
Turn right onto MD 75
0.2 mi
·
17 sec
·
Walnut Street
6
Continue on MD 75
7.4 mi
·
11 min
·
Green Valley Road
7
Turn left
0.4 mi
·
52 sec
Toward I 70 East
8
Merge onto I 70; US 40
13 mi
·
13 min
·
I 70; US 40
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Continue on I 70; US 40
6.5 mi
·
6 min
·
I 70; US 40
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Keep slight left at fork onto I 70
9.1 mi
·
9 min
·
I 70
Toward Baltimore
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
16 sec
Exit 91B-A
Toward I 695 North, I 695 South: New York, Towson, Baltimore, Glen Burnie
Use the slight right lane.
12
Keep slight right at fork
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Exit 91A
Toward I 695 South: Baltimore, Glen Burnie
Use the slight right lane.
13
Merge onto I 695
1.9 mi
·
2 min
·
Baltimore Beltway
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 22.6 mi from Woodsboro, MD · 30m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
23 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 10 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 22.6 miles from Woodsboro, 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
$7.49 one way
$14.99 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
16 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $8.21 | $16.41 |
| premium | $4.93 | $8.77 | $17.53 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $9.98 | $19.96 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$7
Estimated CO2 emission: 15.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 69% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 13.6 | 0 | $4.75 | $2.17 |
| Efficient EV | 11.3 | 0 | $3.96 | $1.81 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 18.1 | 0 | $6.33 | $2.89 |
Gas CO2
16 kg
EV CO2
5 kg (69% 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
12:34 PM
EDT
Current temp
72°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
73°F
Mount Airy, MD
23 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
22 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
57m 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 Woodsboro, MD to Catonsville, MD covers 45.2 miles and takes about 57m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 70, Green Valley Road, Woodsboro Road. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 22.6 miles from Woodsboro, MD. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $7.49 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 12 decision points packed into just 45.2 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 57m.
The main spots that need attention: at 13 miles: Navigation decision point; at 32.7 miles (I 70): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 41.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between Woodsboro, MD and Catonsville, MD, road signs point toward Baltimore, Towson and Glen Burnie.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Monocacy National Battlefield, Potomac Heritage National Scenic Trail and Antietam National Battlefield. There are 5 parks within detour distance of this route.
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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