Trip from Catonsville, MD to Denton, MD

Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

1h 32m

Distance

64.4 mi

104 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$11

one way

EV Charging

Good

8 stations

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 22 min

4 AM

1h 25m ★

6 AM

1h 32m

8 AM

1h 47m

10 AM

1h 37m

12 PM

1h 36m

3 PM

1h 38m

5 PM

1h 46m

8 PM

1h 28m

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

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

Catonsville, MD

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Denton, MD

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Trip Overview

This 64.4-mile journey from Catonsville, MD to Denton, MD takes approximately 1 hour and 32 minutes, making it a perfect day trip. You'll primarily travel on the Blue Star Memorial Highway, Baltimore Beltway, and US 50, with about 23% of the drive on highways. With an estimated fuel cost of $11, this is an economical option for a quick getaway. The route offers a fairly direct path through the Northeast region of Maryland, connecting two points within the state. No overnight stays are needed, so you can enjoy a full day exploring your destination.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.

Midpoint

32.2 miles from Catonsville, MD

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 46m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
Blue Star Memorial Highway	19.1 mi	27m
Baltimore Beltway	8.4 mi	11m
US 50	6.9 mi	9m
Arundel Expressway	6.6 mi	9m
Queen Anne Highway	6.2 mi	8m
Governor Ritchie Highway	6.1 mi	8m
Shore Highway	5.3 mi	7m
Ritchie Highway	2.4 mi	3m

Longest stretch: Blue Star Memorial Highway — 19.1 mi, about 27m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Catonsville, MD and Denton, MD.

Start on this road

37 ft · 8 sec · this road

Turn left onto MD 144

0.4 mi · 1 min · Frederick Road

Take the ramp

0.3 mi · 33 sec

Toward I 695 South: Glen Burnie

Merge onto I 695

8.4 mi · 11 min · Baltimore Beltway

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Take the exit

0.6 mi · 1 min

Exit 2 Toward MD 10 South: Severna Park Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Continue on MD 10

5.9 mi · 8 min · Arundel Expressway

Use the straight lane.

Keep slight right at fork onto MD 10

0.7 mi · 1 min · Arundel Expressway

Toward MD 10 South: Severna Park Use the slight right lane.

Turn left onto MD 2

2.4 mi · 3 min · Ritchie Highway

Continue on MD 2

6.1 mi · 8 min · Governor Ritchie Highway

Use the straight lane.

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 22 sec

Toward US 50 East, US 301 North: Bay Bridge

Merge onto US 50; US 301

19 mi · 27 min · Blue Star Memorial Highway

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Keep slight right at fork onto US 50

6.9 mi · 9 min · US 50

Toward US 50 East: Ocean City, Rehoboth

Turn left onto MD 404

6.2 mi · 8 min · Queen Anne Highway

Use the left lane.

Continue on Shore Highway

5.3 mi · 7 min · Shore Highway

Use the left lane.

Take the exit onto MD 404 Business

1.4 mi · 2 min · MD 404 Business

Continue on Market Street

0.5 mi · 1 min · Market Street

Turn right onto MD 619

68 ft · 1 sec · South 6th Street

Arrive at destination

MD 619

Trip Plan

Given the short 1 hour and 32-minute duration, this trip offers a lot of flexibility. You can easily depart in the morning and be at your destination with plenty of time for activities. With no designated stops in the data, you can choose to make spontaneous breaks as needed. Keep an eye on your fuel, especially as you transition between main roads; the $11 fuel cost is an estimate, and local driving can sometimes impact mileage. Since this is a relatively short drive, you won't need to worry about splitting it up.

Morning Departure

Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.

Evening Departure

Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.

You can normally do this drive in one day.

You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.

The halfway point lands around 32.2 miles from Catonsville, MD, or about 46m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 19.1 miles.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

Departure

Before you leave

Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.

First stop

Around 14 miles or 20m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 32.2 miles or 46m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 1h 18m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Denton, MD than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

Open the route before leaving Catonsville, MD so your first major turns are already loaded.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Catonsville, MD

This is one driving day of about 64.4 miles and 1h 32m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 14 miles from Catonsville, MD.

This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.

The longest stretch is on Blue Star Memorial Highway for about 19.1 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

city in and county seat of Anne Arundel County, Maryland, United States, and Maryland federated state capital city

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Annapolis, MD

32 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

Glen Burnie, MD

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 14 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Stevensville, MD

Meal break

The midpoint is around 32.2 miles from Catonsville, MD, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Nearby Places

Restaurants, cafes, gas stations and more along your route.

Top Restaurant

Royal Spice Nepalese & Indian Restaurant & Bar

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Linthicum Heights, Maryland

Near the start, right off the route

0.7 mi from route ~2 min detour $20 to $30 mile 4.6

Hours: 11 am–3 pm

+14105895166

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G & M Restaurant

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Linthicum Heights, Maryland

0.7 mi

Bridges Restaurant on Kent Narrows

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Grasonville, Maryland

1.9 mi

Top Coffee Stop

Craft Bakery & Cafe

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Denton, Maryland

Near the end, right off the route

0.3 mi from route ~1 min detour $10 to $20 mile 64.4

Hours: 7:30 am–2 pm

+14109347519

Visit website

Royal Spice Nepalese & Indian Restaurant & Bar

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, right off the route

0.7 mi from route ~2 min detour $20 to $30 mile 4.6

Linthicum Heights, Maryland

Hours: 11 am–3 pm

+14105895166

Visit website

G & M Restaurant

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, right off the route

0.7 mi from route ~2 min detour Moderately mile 4.6

Linthicum Heights, Maryland

Hours: 11 am–9 pm

+14106361777

Visit website

Bridges Restaurant on Kent Narrows

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.9 mi from route ~5 min detour $20 to $30 mile 41.4

Grasonville, Maryland

Hours: 11 am–8:30 pm

+14108270282

Visit website

Fisherman's Inn Restaurant

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.8 mi from route ~5 min detour $20 to $30 mile 41.4

Grasonville, Maryland

Hours: 11 am–9 pm

+14108278807

Visit website

The Narrows Restaurant

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

2 mi from route ~5 min detour $20 to $30 mile 41.4

Grasonville, Maryland

Hours: 11 am–9 pm

+14108278113

Visit website

18TWENTY Restaurant & Bar

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.5 mi from route ~4 min detour Moderately mile 36.8

Stevensville, Maryland

Hours: 4–8 pm

+14106435757

Visit website

Galway Bay Irish Restaurant and Pub

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, ~10 min detour

3.9 mi from route ~10 min detour $20 to $30 mile 23

Annapolis, Maryland

Hours: 11:30 am–12 pm

+14102638333

Visit website

Reuben's Restaurant

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, ~10 min detour

4 mi from route ~10 min detour $10 to $20 mile 23

Annapolis, Maryland

Hours: 6:30 am–4 pm

+14102670441

Craft Bakery & Cafe

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

0.3 mi from route ~1 min detour $10 to $20 mile 64.4

Denton, Maryland

Hours: 7:30 am–2 pm

+14109347519

Visit website

3.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Early in the drive, short detour

2 mi from route ~5 min detour mile 13.8

Glen Burnie, Maryland

+18882642208

Visit website

Electric Circuit Charging Station

3.0 ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆

Early in the drive, short detour

2.1 mi from route ~5 min detour mile 13.8

Glen Burnie, Maryland

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18006869243

Visit website

4.2 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, short detour

3.3 mi from route ~8 min detour mile 4.6

Baltimore, Maryland

Hours: 8 am–8 pm

+14103967931

Annapolis Eventours

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, ~10 min detour

3.9 mi from route ~10 min detour mile 23

Annapolis, Maryland

Hours: 8 am–8 pm

+14435101348

Visit website

Oriole Park at Camden Yards

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, ~10 min detour

4.2 mi from route ~10 min detour mile 4.6

Baltimore, Maryland

+14106859800

Visit website

Riverside Park

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, ~10 min detour

4 mi from route ~10 min detour mile 4.6

Baltimore, Maryland

Hours: 8 am–6 pm

+14103967931

Baltimore Museum of Industry

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, ~11 min detour

4.4 mi from route ~11 min detour mile 4.6

Baltimore, Maryland

Hours: 9 am–4 pm

+14107274808

Visit website

Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 11

5 decision points cluster between mile 0.7 and 43.9 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

0.7 mi into trip | ~1m 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.

9 mi into trip | ~13m in

Take the exit toward MD 10 South: Severna Park

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Exit 2 Toward MD 10 South: Severna Park

15.5 mi into trip | ~22m in | MD 10 / Arundel Expressway

Keep slight right at fork onto MD 10 / Arundel Expressway toward MD 10 South: Severna Park

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight right lane. Toward MD 10 South: Severna Park

24.6 mi into trip | ~35m in

Take the exit toward US 50 East, US 301 North: Bay Bridge

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Toward US 50 East, US 301 North: Bay Bridge

43.9 mi into trip | ~1h 3m in | US 50

Keep slight right at fork onto US 50 toward US 50 East: Ocean City, Rehoboth

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Toward US 50 East: Ocean City, Rehoboth

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$10.68 one way

$21.35 round trip

$4.21/gal 25.4 MPG avg 23 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.61	$11.69	$23.39
premium	$4.93	$12.49	$24.98
diesel	$5.61	$14.22	$28.44

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$11

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$36–$61

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 22.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	19.3	$6.76	$3.09
Efficient EV	16.1	$5.64	$2.58
EV Truck/SUV	25.8	$9.02	$4.12

Gas CO2

23 kg

EV CO2

8 kg (65% 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

Catonsville, MD

Late night in Catonsville on Sunday

Local time

3:56 AM

EDT

Current temp

72°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Denton, MD

Late night in Denton on Sunday

Local time

3:56 AM

EDT

Current temp

49°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Seasonal Notes

Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.

Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.

Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.

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

23 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

1h 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?

Expect a turn-heavy local drive on this route, rather than a straightforward interstate cruise. While there are some highway sections, the overall profile suggests frequent turns and changes in road type. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 19.1 miles on the Blue Star Memorial Highway. This means you'll be engaging with the road frequently, navigating various local and state routes as you make your way across Maryland.

Only 23% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.

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

Longest single stretch: 19.1 mi on Blue Star Memorial Highway.

How Hard Is This Drive?

9/10

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 0.7 miles in near I 695 / Baltimore Beltway.

Driving Effort 9/10

Demanding - stay alert through the decision-heavy sections

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 64.4 miles you will encounter 11 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 0.7 miles (I 695 / Baltimore Beltway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 15.5 miles (MD 10 / Arundel Expressway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. 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 Catonsville, MD to Denton, MD, road signs begin pointing toward Rehoboth along the way.

Rehoboth

43.9 mi in | ~1h 3m | via US 50

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 32m. Total distance: 64.4 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

1h 32m drive, comfortable solo distance.

Scenic Drive

Mostly surface roads route profile.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 19.1 miles on Blue Star Memorial Highway. 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 Denton, 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 Denton, 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 Catonsville, MD to Denton, MD

Best Time to Leave

Trip Overview

Main Roads

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Trip Plan

Before You Leave

Where to Stop

Pacing Suggestions

Nearby Places

Royal Spice Nepalese & Indian Restaurant & Bar

Craft Bakery & Cafe

Royal Spice Nepalese & Indian Restaurant & Bar

G & M Restaurant

Bridges Restaurant on Kent Narrows

Fisherman's Inn Restaurant

The Narrows Restaurant

18TWENTY Restaurant & Bar

Galway Bay Irish Restaurant and Pub

Reuben's Restaurant

Craft Bakery & Cafe

Tesla Supercharger

EVgo Charging Station

ChargePoint Charging Station

Electrify America Charging Station

ChargePoint Charging Station

Electrify America Charging Station

Shell Recharge Charging Station

Electric Circuit Charging Station

Capital Hotel Annapolis

Wonderfly Arena - Arbutus

Masonville Cove Environmental Education Center

Tuckahoe State Park

Carroll Park

Annapolis Eventours

Oriole Park at Camden Yards

Riverside Park

Baltimore Museum of Industry

Heads-up: tricky spots

Fuel & Cost

Travel Intel

Catonsville, MD

Denton, MD

Same local time

23 degrees cooler at arrival

1h 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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