Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
54m
Distance
36.3 mi
58 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$6
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
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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Montgomery Village, MD
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Catonsville, MD to Montgomery Village, MD is 36.3 miles and takes about 54 minutes via I 70 and Route 97 South, with a fuel budget near $6 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This is a straightforward, one-day trip primarily within Maryland's Northeast region. Expect a mixed driving experience that balances highway speeds with local road navigation. It's a convenient option for a relatively short journey, making it easy to fit into a single day without feeling rushed. Consider this route if you're looking for an efficient way to travel between these two Maryland locations.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 70 | 14.4 mi | 15m |
| Route 97 South | 7 mi | 11m |
| Sundown Road | 4.1 mi | 7m |
| Brink Road | 2.6 mi | 4m |
| Baltimore Beltway | 2 mi | 2m |
| Goshen Road | 1.9 mi | 4m |
| Georgia Avenue | 1.2 mi | 2m |
| Damascus Road | 0.6 mi | <1m |
Step-by-step road directions between Catonsville, MD and Montgomery Village, MD.
Start on this road
Turn left onto MD 144
Take the ramp
Merge onto I 695
Take the exit
Keep slight left at fork
Merge onto I 70
Continue on I 70; US 40
Take the exit
Keep slight left at fork
Turn left onto MD 97
Continue on MD 97
Turn sharp right onto MD 650
Turn slight left onto Sundown Road
Continue on Brink Road
Turn left onto Goshen Road
Turn right onto Stewartown Road
Arrive at destination
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
18 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.
A short stop after about 36 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 18.2 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.
5 decision points cluster between mile 0.5 and 18.5 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
Take the ramp toward I 695 North
Lane positioning matters here
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
Keep slight left at fork toward I 70 West: Frederick
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Take the exit toward MD 97: Westminster, Cooksville, Glenwood, Olney
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Keep slight left at fork toward MD 97 South: Cooksville, Glenwood, Olney
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Regular Gas
$6.02 one way
$12.04 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $6.59 | $13.18 |
| premium | $4.93 | $7.04 | $14.08 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $8.01 | $16.03 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$6
Estimated CO2 emission: 12.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 69% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 10.9 | 0 | $3.81 | $1.74 |
| Efficient EV | 9.1 | 0 | $3.18 | $1.45 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 14.5 | 0 | $5.08 | $2.32 |
Gas CO2
13 kg
EV CO2
4 kg (69% 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
Morning in Catonsville on Sunday
Local time
6:13 AM
EDT
Current temp
92°F
Mostly Sunny
Destination
Morning in Montgomery Village on Sunday
Local time
6:13 AM
EDT
Current temp
76°F
Unavailable
73°F
Mount Airy, MD
18 mi in
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 drive offers a mix of highway and local road driving, with 59% of it on highways. You'll experience a 14.4-mile stretch on I 70, providing a period of consistent, higher-speed travel. Following that, the route transitions to Route 97 South and then Sundown Road, which will likely feel more like a typical local drive with potentially more varied speed limits and intersections. The profile is described as a 'Mixed drive,' indicating you won't be on a monotonous interstate for the entire trip, but rather experience a blend of faster sections and more community-oriented roads.
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.
Focused - lots of decisions in a short distance, but it is over quickly
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 11 decision points packed into just 36.3 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 54m.
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.
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Catonsville, MD and Montgomery Village, MD, road signs point toward Local Traffic, Cooksville, Glenwood and Olney.
Local Traffic
Cooksville
Glenwood
Olney
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 54m. Total distance: 36.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
54m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (59%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mixed highway & surface route profile with national parks nearby.
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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