Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
16m
Distance
9.3 mi
15 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Catonsville, MD
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Brooklyn Park, MD
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Catonsville, MD to Brooklyn Park, MD is 9.3 miles and takes about 16 minutes via Baltimore Beltway, with a fuel budget near $2 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within Maryland's Northeast region, offering a straightforward local drive. It's a quick hop perfect for a single-day excursion, requiring minimal planning and time commitment. Consider this route if you're looking for an easy, direct connection between these two nearby areas.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Baltimore Beltway | 5.9 mi | 8m |
| Belle Grove Road | 1.7 mi | 4m |
| North Camp Meade Road | 0.4 mi | 1m |
| Frederick Road | 0.4 mi | 1m |
| 6th Avenue | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Marshall Road | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Step-by-step road directions between Catonsville, MD and Brooklyn Park, MD.
Start on this road
Turn left onto MD 144
Take the ramp
Merge onto I 695
Take the exit
Turn straight onto MD 170
Continue on MD 170
Turn right onto 6th Avenue
Turn right onto Marshall Road
Arrive at destination
5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 9.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
Turn left onto MD 144 / Frederick Road
Navigation decision point
Take the ramp toward I 695 South: Glen Burnie
Navigation decision point
Merge onto I 695 / Baltimore Beltway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Take the exit toward MD 170 North: North Linthicum
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Turn right onto Marshall Road
Navigation decision point
Regular Gas
$1.54 one way
$3.08 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $1.69 | $3.38 |
| premium | $4.93 | $1.80 | $3.61 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $2.05 | $4.11 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 3.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 2.8 | 0 | $0.98 | $0.45 |
| Efficient EV | 2.3 | 0 | $0.81 | $0.37 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 3.7 | 0 | $1.30 | $0.60 |
Gas CO2
3 kg
EV CO2
1 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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Late night in Catonsville on Sunday
Local time
3:53 AM
EDT
Current temp
92°F
Mostly Sunny
Destination
Late night in Brooklyn Park on Sunday
Local time
3:53 AM
EDT
Current temp
75°F
Unavailable
Time zone
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
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.
This route is characterized as a turn-heavy local drive with a 0% highway share. While there's a longest stretch of 5.9 miles on the Baltimore Beltway, the overall feel is one of navigating local roads rather than sustained highway cruising. Expect frequent turns and adjustments as you make your way through the area. The drive is less about speed and more about efficiently connecting points via a network of community streets.
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near MD 144 / Frederick Road.
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 16m drive. You will face about 7 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (MD 144 / Frederick Road): Navigation decision point; at 0.4 miles: Navigation decision point; at 0.7 miles (I 695 / Baltimore Beltway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 16m. Total distance: 9.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
16m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
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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