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Trip from Catonsville, MD to Wheaton, MD

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

Drive Time

43m

Distance

29.3 mi

47 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$5

one way

EV Charging

Good

8 stations

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 11 min
4 AM
0h 39m ★
6 AM
0h 43m
8 AM
0h 50m
10 AM
0h 46m
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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census-designated place in Montgomery County, Maryland, United States

Wheaton, MD

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Trip Overview

Spanning 30.4 miles, this direct trip between Catonsville and Wheaton is an efficient commute through the Northeast region of Maryland. You can expect to spend about 39 minutes behind the wheel, making this a straightforward day trip that requires no overnight stops. Budget approximately $5 for fuel to cover the distance, which is quite economical for a short drive. Because this route involves zero highway travel, it serves as a practical, turn-heavy local drive rather than a high-speed transit. It is a simple, no-fuss journey that keeps you on local roads throughout the entire transition between these two Maryland communities.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
I 95 14.7 mi 17m
Intercounty Connector 4.7 mi 5m
Randolph Road 2.9 mi 5m
South Rolling Road 1.2 mi 2m
Georgia Avenue 1.2 mi 2m
Bloomsbury Avenue 0.9 mi 2m
New Hampshire Avenue 0.9 mi 1m
MD 166 0.7 mi <1m
Longest stretch: I 95 — 14.7 mi, about 17m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on this road

37 ft · 8 sec · this road
2

Turn left onto MD 144

153 ft · 8 sec · Frederick Road
3

Turn right onto Bloomsbury Avenue

0.9 mi · 2 min · Bloomsbury Avenue
4

At end of road, turn left onto MD 166

0.9 mi · 2 min · South Rolling Road
5

Continue on MD 166

0.3 mi · 39 sec · South Rolling Road
Use the straight lane.
6

Turn left onto MD 166

0.7 mi · 46 sec · MD 166
Toward I 195 East Use the left lane.
7

Take the exit

0.5 mi · 1 min
Exit 4B Toward I 95 South: Washington Use the slight right lane.
8

Merge onto I 95

15 mi · 17 min · I 95
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9

Take the exit

0.9 mi · 1 min
Exit 31B Toward MD 200 Toll West Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10

Merge onto MD 200 Toll

4.7 mi · 5 min · Intercounty Connector
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 28 sec
Exit 13 Toward MD 650: White Oak, Ashton Use the slight right lane.
12

Keep slight left at fork

353 ft · 11 sec
Toward MD 650 South: White Oak
13

Turn left onto MD 650

0.9 mi · 1 min · New Hampshire Avenue
14

Turn right onto Randolph Road

2.9 mi · 5 min · Randolph Road
Use the right lane.
15

Keep slight left at fork

169 ft · 8 sec
16

Turn left onto MD 97

1.2 mi · 2 min · Georgia Avenue
Use the left / straight lanes.
17

Turn right onto MD 193

0.2 mi · 43 sec · University Boulevard West
18

Turn left onto MD 586

162 ft · 16 sec · Veirs Mill Road
19

Arrive at destination

MD 586

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 15

5 decision points cluster between mile 2.2 and 24 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

6
2.2 mi into trip | ~5m in | MD 166

Turn left onto MD 166 toward I 195 East

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane. Toward I 195 East
7
2.9 mi into trip | ~6m in

Take the exit toward I 95 South: Washington

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

Use the slight right lane. Exit 4B Toward I 95 South: Washington
7
18.2 mi into trip | ~24m in

Take the exit toward MD 200 Toll West

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

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Exit 31B Toward MD 200 Toll West
8
23.8 mi into trip | ~31m in

Take the exit toward MD 650: White Oak, Ashton

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 13 Toward MD 650: White Oak, Ashton
6
24 mi into trip | ~31m in

Keep slight left at fork toward MD 650 South: White Oak

Highway fork - watch signs carefully

Toward MD 650 South: White Oak

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$4.86 one way

$9.72 round trip

$4.21/gal 25.4 MPG avg 10 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.61 $5.32 $10.64
premium $4.93 $5.68 $11.36
diesel $5.61 $6.47 $12.94

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$5

Estimated CO2 emission: 10.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

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

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 8.8 0 $3.08 $1.41
Efficient EV 7.3 0 $2.56 $1.17
EV Truck/SUV 11.7 0 $4.10 $1.88

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 Apr 17, 2026

Origin

Catonsville, MD

Late night in Catonsville on Sunday

Local time

3:29 AM

EDT

Current temp

72°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Wheaton, MD

Late night in Wheaton on Sunday

Local time

3:29 AM

EDT

Current temp

74°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

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

2 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

43m 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 technical and engaging experience as you navigate this turn-heavy local route. Since your highway share is 0%, your focus will remain entirely on surface streets like Frederick Road, Bloomsbury Avenue, and South Rolling Road. The drive lacks long, monotonous stretches, requiring you to stay alert and ready for frequent turns. You will find that the road's personality is defined by its local character, offering a steady pace rather than the intermittent bursts of speed found on interstates. It is a hands-on driving experience that demands your full attention as you transition between neighborhoods.

53% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
19 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 14.7 mi on I 95.

How Hard Is This Drive?

10/10

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 2.2 miles in near MD 166.

Driving Effort 10/10

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 15 decision points packed into just 29.3 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 43m.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 2.2 miles (MD 166): Lane positioning matters here; at 2.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 18.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.

Elevation Profile

Mostly flat terrain

476 ft 157 ft

Total Climb

435 ft

Total Descent

444 ft

Highest Point

476 ft

Elevation Range

319 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 Wheaton, MD, road signs begin pointing toward Ashton along the way.

Ashton

23.8 mi in | ~31m

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 43m. Total distance: 29.3 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

43m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

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

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (53%). 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 14.7 miles on I 95. 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 Wheaton, 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 2.2 miles (MD 166): Lane positioning matters here; at 2.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 18.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.

Yes — Chesapeake & Ohio Canal National Historical Park, Potomac Heritage National Scenic Trail and Monocacy National Battlefield. 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 Wheaton, 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, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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