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Trip from Catonsville, MD to Somerset, MD

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

Drive Time

18m

Distance

11.4 mi

18 km

Drive Score

6/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$2

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

4 AM
0h 17m ★
6 AM
0h 19m
8 AM
0h 22m
10 AM
0h 20m
12 PM
0h 20m
3 PM
0h 20m
5 PM
0h 22m
8 PM
0h 18m

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 Somerset, MD, MD

Somerset, MD

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Trip Overview

Catonsville, MD to Somerset, MD is 11.4 miles and takes about 18m via Baltimore Beltway/I-97/Baltimore Annapolis Boulevard, 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. Expect a mix of highway and surface streets as you navigate between these two points. Given its brevity, this route is ideal for a quick errand or a short hop between destinations without requiring significant planning or overnight stays.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Baltimore Beltway 6.4 mi 8m
I 97 1.3 mi 1m
Baltimore Annapolis Boulevard 1.1 mi 2m
Crain Highway North 0.8 mi 1m
Frederick Road 0.4 mi 1m
Heather Stone Way <0.1 mi <1m
Longest stretch: Baltimore Beltway — 6.4 mi, about 8m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Catonsville, MD and Somerset, 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

1.3 mi · 1 min · I 97
7

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 31 sec
Exit 16 Toward MD 648: Ferndale, Glen Burnie Use the slight right lane.
8

Turn left onto MD 648

1.1 mi · 2 min · Baltimore Annapolis Boulevard
Use the left lane.
9

Turn right onto MD 3 Business

0.8 mi · 1 min · Crain Highway North
Use the straight lane.
10

Turn left onto Heather Stone Way

447 ft · 25 sec · Heather Stone Way
Use the left lane.
11

Arrive at destination

Heather Stone Way

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 8

5 decision points cluster between mile 0.7 and 10.5 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

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
9.2 mi into trip | ~13m in

Take the exit toward MD 648: Ferndale, Glen Burnie

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 16 Toward MD 648: Ferndale, Glen Burnie
5
9.4 mi into trip | ~13m in | MD 648 / Baltimore Annapolis Boulevard

Turn left onto MD 648 / Baltimore Annapolis Boulevard

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane.
5
10.5 mi into trip | ~16m in | MD 3 Business / Crain Highway North

Turn right onto MD 3 Business / Crain Highway North

Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight lane.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$1.89 one way

$3.78 round trip

$4.21/gal 25.4 MPG avg 4 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.61 $2.07 $4.14
premium $4.93 $2.21 $4.42
diesel $5.61 $2.52 $5.03

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$2

Estimated CO2 emission: 4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 75% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 3.4 0 $1.20 $0.55
Efficient EV 2.9 0 $1.00 $0.46
EV Truck/SUV 4.6 0 $1.60 $0.73

Gas CO2

4 kg

EV CO2

1 kg (75% 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 16, 2026

Origin

Catonsville, MD

Afternoon in Catonsville on Sunday

Local time

12:48 PM

EDT

Current temp

92°F

Mostly Sunny

SW 12 mph 3% chance Live forecast

Special Weather Statement

Special Weather Statement issued April 16 at 4:45AM EDT by NWS Mount Holly NJ

Special Weather Statement

Special Weather Statement issued April 16 at 3:33AM EDT by NWS Baltimore MD/Washington DC

Destination

Somerset, MD

Afternoon in Somerset on Sunday

Local time

12:48 PM

EDT

Current temp

93°F

Mostly Sunny

S 12 mph 2% chance Live forecast

Special Weather Statement

Special Weather Statement issued April 16 at 4:45AM EDT by NWS Mount Holly NJ

Special Weather Statement

Special Weather Statement issued April 16 at 3:33AM EDT by NWS Baltimore MD/Washington DC

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

1 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

18m 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?

This drive is characterized as 'turn-heavy' and local, with only 12% of the journey on highways. You'll experience the Baltimore Beltway and I-97 for a portion, with the longest uninterrupted stretch covering 6.4 miles on the Baltimore Beltway. As you transition off the main highways, expect more frequent turns and a more urban or suburban driving environment. The road will likely feel more engaged with local traffic patterns and intersections.

Only 12% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
11 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 6.4 mi on Baltimore Beltway.

How Hard Is This Drive?

6/10

Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 8 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.7 miles in near I 695 / Baltimore Beltway.

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 11.4 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: at 0.7 miles (I 695 / Baltimore Beltway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 7.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 9.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

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 Somerset, MD, road signs begin pointing toward Glen Burnie along the way.

Glen Burnie

9.2 mi in | ~13m

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 18m. Total distance: 11.4 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

18m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

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

Scenic Drive

Mostly surface roads route profile.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 6.4 miles on Baltimore Beltway. 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 Somerset, 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 0.7 miles (I 695 / Baltimore Beltway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 7.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 9.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Somerset, 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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