Trip from Arden on the Severn, MD to Catonsville, MD

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Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

32m

Distance

21.3 mi

34 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 8 min

4 AM

0h 30m ★

6 AM

0h 32m

8 AM

0h 38m

10 AM

0h 34m

12 PM

0h 34m

3 PM

0h 35m

5 PM

0h 38m

8 PM

0h 31m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Arden on the Severn, MD

Jonathan Borba

census-designated place in Baltimore County, Maryland, United States

Catonsville, MD

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Trip Overview

Arden on the Severn to Catonsville is 21.3 miles and takes about 32 minutes via I 97 and the Baltimore Beltway, with a fuel budget near $4 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within the Northeast region, making it a straightforward drive. You'll encounter a mix of highway and local roads, so expect a varied driving experience. Given its brevity, this route is ideal for a quick transfer or a leisurely afternoon excursion, allowing ample time for your destination.

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
I 97	7.9 mi	9m
Baltimore Beltway	6.5 mi	8m
Sunrise Beach Road	1.9 mi	4m
Generals Highway	1.7 mi	3m
Veterans Highway	1.5 mi	2m
Omar Drive	0.5 mi	1m
Frederick Road	0.5 mi	1m
Benfield Boulevard	0.1 mi	<1m

Longest stretch: I 97 — 7.9 mi, about 9m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Arden on the Severn, MD and Catonsville, MD.

Start on Shore View Circle

55 ft · 2 sec · Shore View Circle

Turn right onto Omar Drive

0.5 mi · 1 min · Omar Drive

Continue on Sunrise Beach Road

1.9 mi · 4 min · Sunrise Beach Road

Turn right onto MD 178

1.4 mi · 2 min · Generals Highway

Keep slight right at fork onto Generals Highway

0.3 mi · 33 sec · Generals Highway

Turn straight onto Veterans Highway

1.5 mi · 2 min · Veterans Highway

Turn left onto Benfield Boulevard

0.1 mi · 18 sec · Benfield Boulevard

Take the ramp

0.4 mi · 52 sec

Toward I 97 North: Baltimore

Merge onto I 97

6.8 mi · 7 min · I 97

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Take the exit onto I 97

1.1 mi · 1 min · I 97

Exit 17A Toward I 695 West: Baltimore, Towson Use the slight right lane.

Merge onto I 695

6.5 mi · 8 min · Baltimore Beltway

Use the straight lane.

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 39 sec

Exit 13 Toward MD 144: Catonsville Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Turn left onto MD 144

0.5 mi · 1 min · Frederick Road

Use the straight lane.

Turn right

37 ft · 2 sec

Arrive at destination

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 10

5 decision points cluster between mile 6.2 and 20.8 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

6.2 mi into trip | ~12m in | I 97

Merge onto I 97

Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

13 mi into trip | ~20m 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

14.1 mi into trip | ~21m in | I 695 / Baltimore Beltway

Merge onto I 695 / Baltimore Beltway

Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight lane.

20.6 mi into trip | ~30m 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

20.8 mi into trip | ~31m in | MD 144 / Frederick Road

Turn left onto MD 144 / Frederick Road

Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight lane.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$3.53 one way

$7.06 round trip

$4.21/gal 25.4 MPG avg 8 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.61	$3.87	$7.74
premium	$4.93	$4.13	$8.26
diesel	$5.61	$4.70	$9.41

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

Estimated CO2 emission: 7.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 71% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	6.4	$2.24	$1.02
Efficient EV	5.3	$1.86	$0.85
EV Truck/SUV	8.5	$2.98	$1.36

Gas CO2

7 kg

EV CO2

2 kg (71% 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

Arden on the Severn, MD

Morning in Arden on the Severn on Tuesday

Local time

6:50 AM

EDT

Current temp

73°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Catonsville, MD

Morning in Catonsville on Tuesday

Local time

6:50 AM

EDT

Current temp

64°F

Unavailable

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

9 degrees cooler at arrival

A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.

Road read

32m 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.

What kind of drive is this?

This drive offers a mixed profile, with 37% of the journey on highways. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll experience is 7.9 miles on I 97, providing a good opportunity to settle into a rhythm. As you progress, the route transitions from interstate travel to more local roads as you approach Catonsville. Expect a blend of faster highway speeds and potentially slower, more winding sections on Sunrise Beach Road and the Baltimore Beltway.

37% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.

15 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.

Longest single stretch: 7.9 mi on I 97.

How Hard Is This Drive?

7/10

This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 6.2 miles in near I 97.

Driving Effort 7/10

Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a short but busy drive. With 10 decision points packed into just 21.3 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 32m.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 6.2 miles (I 97): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 13 miles (I 97): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 14.1 miles (I 695 / Baltimore Beltway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.

On the drive from Arden on the Severn, MD to Catonsville, MD, road signs begin pointing toward Towson along the way.

Towson

13 mi in | ~20m | via I 97

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 32m. Total distance: 21.3 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

32m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (37%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Scenic Drive

Mixed highway & surface route profile.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 7.9 miles on I 97. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Catonsville, MD before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.

Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.

Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Catonsville, MD before heading back.

How this page is built

Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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Trip from Arden on the Severn, MD to Catonsville, MD

Best Time to Leave

Trip Overview

Main Roads

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Heads-up: tricky spots

Fuel & Cost

Travel Intel

Arden on the Severn, MD

Catonsville, MD

Same local time

9 degrees cooler at arrival

32m on the road

What kind of drive is this?

How Hard Is This Drive?

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

Who Is This Route For?

Frequently Asked Questions

Which road carries most of the drive?

Should I avoid arriving after dark?

Is this a good trip with kids?

Where does this route get tricky?

Can I do this as a round trip in one go?

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