Origin
Catonsville, MD
Morning in Catonsville on Tuesday
Local time
7:10 AM
EDT
Current temp
64°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Catonsville, MD to Highfield-Cascade, MD
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 28m
Distance
63.3 mi
102 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$10
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 21m
★
6 AM
1h 28m
8 AM
1h 42m
10 AM
1h 33m
12 PM
1h 32m
3 PM
1h 34m
5 PM
1h 41m
8 PM
1h 24m
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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Highfield-Cascade, MD
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Trip Overview
If you are looking to head from Catonsville to Highfield-Cascade, you are looking at a 63.3-mile journey that typically takes about 1 hour and 28 minutes. This route is a straightforward day trip, perfectly manageable in a single outing without the need for an overnight stay. You should budget approximately $10 for fuel to cover the distance. Navigating through the Northeast region of Maryland, the drive transitions from the suburban outskirts into the more varied landscape of Highfield-Cascade. Because the trip is relatively short, it offers great flexibility for your schedule, allowing you to head out whenever you are ready. It is a practical, efficient way to bridge the gap between these two Maryland locales.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 70 | 28.4 mi | 30m |
| Sabillasville Road | 7.6 mi | 13m |
| Green Valley Road | 7.2 mi | 10m |
| Woodsboro Road | 5 mi | 7m |
| Creagerstown Road | 3.4 mi | 5m |
| Woodsboro Creagerstown Road | 2.6 mi | 3m |
| Baltimore Beltway | 2 mi | 2m |
| Jimtown Road | 1.3 mi | 2m |
Longest stretch:
I 70
— 28.4 mi, about 30m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Catonsville, MD and Highfield-Cascade, MD.
1
Start on this road
37 ft
·
8 sec
·
this road
2
Turn left onto MD 144
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Frederick Road
3
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
Toward I 695 North
Use the left lane.
4
Merge onto I 695
2.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Baltimore Beltway
5
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
Exit 16A-B
Toward I 70: Frederick, Local Traffic
Use the slight right lane.
6
Keep slight left at fork
0.8 mi
·
1 min
Exit 16A
Toward I 70 West: Frederick
Use the slight left lane.
7
Merge onto I 70
14 mi
·
15 min
·
I 70
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Continue on I 70; US 40
12 mi
·
12 min
·
I 70; US 40
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Continue on I 70; US 40
2.5 mi
·
2 min
·
I 70; US 40
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
50 sec
Exit 62
Toward MD 75: Libertytown, Hyattstown
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Turn right onto MD 75
7.2 mi
·
10 min
·
Green Valley Road
12
Continue on MD 75
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
·
Walnut Street
13
Turn left onto MD 26
0.3 mi
·
31 sec
·
Main Street
14
Turn right onto MD 550
5.0 mi
·
7 min
·
Woodsboro Road
15
Turn right onto MD 194; MD 550
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Woodsboro Pike
16
Continue on MD 550
198 ft
·
5 sec
·
Woodsboro Pike
17
Turn right onto MD 550
2.6 mi
·
3 min
·
Woodsboro Creagerstown Road
18
Continue on MD 550
3.4 mi
·
5 min
·
Creagerstown Road
19
Turn right onto MD 550
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
Jimtown Road
20
Continue on MD 77; MD 550
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
East Main Street
21
Turn right onto MD 550; MD 806
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
North Church Street
22
Continue on MD 550
7.6 mi
·
13 min
·
Sabillasville Road
23
Continue on MD 550
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Military Road
24
Turn right onto Highfield Road
0.2 mi
·
40 sec
·
Highfield Road
25
Turn left onto Cascade Road
0.2 mi
·
37 sec
·
Cascade Road
26
Arrive at destination
Cascade Road
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
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
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 14 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 31.6 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.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 145 decision points cluster between mile 0.5 and 32 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
7
0.5 mi into trip
|
~1m in
Take the ramp toward I 695 North
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Toward I 695 North
8
2.6 mi into trip
|
~4m in
Take the exit toward I 70: Frederick, Local Traffic
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 16A-B
Toward I 70: Frederick, Local Traffic
8
2.8 mi into trip
|
~5m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 70 West: Frederick
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left lane.
Exit 16A
Toward I 70 West: Frederick
5
3.6 mi into trip
|
~6m in
|
I 70
Merge onto I 70
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
32 mi into trip
|
~37m in
Take the exit toward MD 75: Libertytown, Hyattstown
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 62
Toward MD 75: Libertytown, Hyattstown
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$10.49 one way
$20.99 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
22 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $11.49 | $22.99 |
| premium | $4.93 | $12.28 | $24.55 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $13.98 | $27.95 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$10
Estimated CO2 emission: 22.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 19 | 0 | $6.65 | $3.04 |
| Efficient EV | 15.8 | 0 | $5.54 | $2.53 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 25.3 | 0 | $8.86 | $4.05 |
Gas CO2
22 kg
EV CO2
7 kg (68% 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
Highfield-Cascade, MD
Morning in Highfield-Cascade on Tuesday
Local time
7:10 AM
EDT
Current temp
61°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
49°F
Woodsboro, MD
32 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
3 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 28m 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 trip features a mixed driving profile, balancing high-speed transit with local road navigation. You will spend roughly 45% of your time on highways, with your longest uninterrupted stretch covering 28.4 miles on I-70. After leaving the interstate, the character of the drive shifts as you transition onto Sabillasville Road and Green Valley Road. Expect a transition from the steady pace of the highway to the more localized, winding nature of the smaller roads as you approach your destination. The combination of these road types keeps the drive from feeling monotonous while ensuring you make steady progress toward Highfield-Cascade.
45% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
26 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 28.4 mi on I 70.
How Hard Is This Drive?
8/10
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 0.5 miles in.
Driving Effort
8/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 63.3 miles you will encounter 14 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 0.5 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 2.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 2.8 miles: 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.
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 Highfield-Cascade, MD, road signs begin pointing toward Hyattstown along the way.
Hyattstown
32 mi in
|
~37m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 28m. Total distance: 63.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 28m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (45%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mixed highway & surface route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 28.4 miles on I 70. 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 Highfield-Cascade, 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.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.5 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 2.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 2.8 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes — Monocacy National Battlefield, Antietam National Battlefield and Potomac Heritage National Scenic Trail (5 total within detour distance). See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Highfield-Cascade, 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, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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