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Trip from Catonsville, MD to Mitchellville, MD

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Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Sep 6, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

42m

Distance

29.8 mi

48 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$5

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 11 min
4 AM
0h 39m ★
6 AM
0h 43m
8 AM
0h 50m
10 AM
0h 45m
12 PM
0h 45m
3 PM
0h 46m
5 PM
0h 50m
8 PM
0h 41m

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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Downtown Mitchellville, MD, MD

Mitchellville, MD

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Trip Overview

The drive from Catonsville, MD to Mitchellville, MD covers 29.8 miles and takes about 42m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on MD 3, I 97, Baltimore Beltway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mostly highway. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 10.6 miles on MD 3. At current regular gas prices, budget about $4.98 one way before food or hotel costs.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
MD 3 10.6 mi 16m
I 97 8.9 mi 10m
Baltimore Beltway 6.4 mi 8m
Mitchellville Road 1.6 mi 3m
Mount Oak Road 0.5 mi <1m
Frederick Road 0.4 mi 1m
Heritage Boulevard 0.2 mi <1m
Longest stretch: MD 3 — 10.6 mi, about 16m

Traffic on I-695

Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 50 FHWA count stations on your route.

Peak

7 AM

~4,373 veh/hr typical · worst 6,350

Quietest

2 AM

~400 veh/hr

Peak-to-quiet ratio

10.9×

busier at peak than in the quiet hours

12a 6a noon 6p 11p

Averaged across 104 weeks of 2023 FHWA Travel Monitoring Analysis System data. Weekday hours only (Mon–Fri).

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on this road

37 ft · 8 sec · this road
2

Turn left onto MD 144

0.4 mi · 1 min · Frederick Road
3

Take the ramp

0.3 mi · 33 sec
Toward I 695 South: Glen Burnie
4

Merge onto I 695

6.4 mi · 8 min · Baltimore Beltway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5

Take the exit

0.8 mi · 1 min
Exit 4 Toward I 97 South: Annapolis, Bay Bridge Use the slight left lane.
6

Continue on I 97

8.9 mi · 10 min · I 97
Use the straight lane.
7

Keep slight right at fork onto MD 3

11 mi · 16 min · MD 3
Toward MD 32 West, MD 3 South: Bowie, Crofton Use the left lane.
8

Turn right onto Heritage Boulevard

0.2 mi · 29 sec · Heritage Boulevard
9

At end of road, turn left onto Mitchellville Road

1.6 mi · 3 min · Mitchellville Road
10

Turn right onto Mount Oak Road

0.5 mi · 56 sec · Mount Oak Road
11

Arrive at destination

Mount Oak Road

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 8

5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 16.8 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

4
0 mi into trip | ~0m in | MD 144 / Frederick Road

Turn left onto MD 144 / Frederick Road

Navigation decision point

4
0.4 mi into trip | ~1m in

Take the ramp toward I 695 South: Glen Burnie

Navigation decision point

Toward I 695 South: Glen Burnie
5
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.
8
7.1 mi into trip | ~10m in

Take the exit toward I 97 South: Annapolis, Bay Bridge

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

Use the slight left lane. Exit 4 Toward I 97 South: Annapolis, Bay Bridge
8
16.8 mi into trip | ~21m in | MD 3

Keep slight right at fork onto MD 3 toward MD 32 West, MD 3 South: Bowie, Crofton

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the left lane. Toward MD 32 West, MD 3 South: Bowie, Crofton

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$4.98 one way

$9.96 round trip

$4.24/gal 25.4 MPG avg 10 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.67 $5.48 $10.96
premium $5.01 $5.88 $11.76
diesel $5.60 $6.57 $13.14

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$5

Estimated CO2 emission: 10.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-08-31.

Driving Electric?

About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 70% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 8.9 0 $3.13 $1.43
Efficient EV 7.5 0 $2.61 $1.19
EV Truck/SUV 11.9 0 $4.17 $1.91

Gas CO2

10 kg

EV CO2

3 kg (70% 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 Sep 2, 2026

Origin

Catonsville, MD

Night in Catonsville on Saturday

Local time

9:56 PM

EDT

Current temp

83°F

Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms

SE 8 mph 40% chance Live forecast

Heat Advisory

Heat Advisory issued September 2 at 4:37PM EDT until September 3 at 7:00PM EDT by NWS Baltimore MD/Washington DC

Heat Advisory

Heat Advisory issued September 2 at 2:10PM EDT until September 3 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Mount Holly NJ

Destination

Mitchellville, MD

Night in Mitchellville on Saturday

Local time

9:56 PM

EDT

Current temp

86°F

Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms

SE 8 mph 50% chance Live forecast

Heat Advisory

Heat Advisory issued September 2 at 4:37PM EDT until September 3 at 7:00PM EDT by NWS Baltimore MD/Washington DC

Heat Advisory

Heat Advisory issued September 2 at 2:10PM EDT until September 3 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Mount Holly NJ

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 warmer at arrival

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

Road read

42m on the road

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.

What kind of drive is this?

29.8 mi in 42m, mostly highway — 10.6 mi of that is on MD 3.

65% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
11 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 10.6 mi on MD 3.

How Hard Is This Drive?

6/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on MD 3 and I 97. You will hit about 8 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near MD 144 / Frederick Road.

Driving Effort 6/10

Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 29.8 miles you will encounter 8 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: 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.

Elevation Profile

Mostly flat terrain

476 ft 47 ft

Total Climb

262 ft

Total Descent

628 ft

Highest Point

476 ft

Elevation Range

429 ft

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 Mitchellville, MD, road signs begin pointing toward Crofton along the way.

Crofton

16.8 mi in | ~21m | via MD 3

About the Cities

Starting in Catonsville, MD

Full guide →

Founded 1831

Top landmarks

  • • Old Salem Church and Cemetery — Historic church and cemetery in Catonsville, Baltimore County Maryland, United S...

City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 42m. Total distance: 29.8 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

42m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

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

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (65%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 10.6 miles on MD 3. 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 Mitchellville, 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: 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.

Yes — Chesapeake & Ohio Canal National Historical Park. 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 Mitchellville, 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, USGS 3DEP for elevation, NPS for national parks, and FHWA TMAS for hourly traffic volumes. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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