Origin
Edgewood, MD
Late night in Edgewood on Sunday
Local time
12:19 AM
EDT
Current temp
72°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Edgewood, MD to Catonsville, MD
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
46m
Distance
32.4 mi
52 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
4 AM
0h 43m
★
6 AM
0h 46m
8 AM
0h 54m
10 AM
0h 49m
12 PM
0h 48m
3 PM
0h 50m
5 PM
0h 54m
8 PM
0h 44m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Edgewood, MD
Jonathan Borba
Catonsville, MD
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Trip Overview
If you are looking for a straightforward trip across Maryland, the 34.3-mile journey from Edgewood to Catonsville serves as a practical local connection. Expect to spend about 41 minutes behind the wheel, making this an ideal day trip that requires no overnight stops. With a fuel budget of approximately $6, it is an economical route for commuters or weekend travelers. You will navigate through the Northeast region of the state, staying entirely on local thoroughfares rather than major interstates. Because this route involves zero scheduled stops, you have the flexibility to complete the drive in one efficient stretch.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 95 | 10.9 mi | 14m |
| Express Toll Lanes | 7.6 mi | 9m |
| John F. Kennedy Memorial Highway | 5.8 mi | 6m |
| Baltimore Beltway | 2.2 mi | 2m |
| Pulaski Highway | 1.7 mi | 3m |
| Edgewood Road | 1.4 mi | 3m |
| Mountain Road | 1 mi | 1m |
| Frederick Road | 0.5 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
I 95
— 10.9 mi, about 14m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Edgewood, MD and Catonsville, MD.
1
Start on this road
50 ft
·
6 sec
·
this road
2
Turn right onto Trimble Road
74 ft
·
9 sec
·
Trimble Road
3
Turn left onto MD 755
1.4 mi
·
3 min
·
Edgewood Road
4
Turn left onto US 40
1.7 mi
·
3 min
·
Pulaski Highway
5
Turn right onto MD 152
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Mountain Road
6
Turn left
0.5 mi
·
1 min
7
Merge onto I 95
5.8 mi
·
6 min
·
John F. Kennedy Memorial Highway
8
Keep slight left at fork onto Express Toll Lanes
6.5 mi
·
7 min
·
Express Toll Lanes
Use the slight left lane.
9
Keep slight right at fork onto Express Toll Lanes
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
Express Toll Lanes
10
Merge onto I 95
3.9 mi
·
5 min
·
I 95
11
Keep slight right at fork onto I 95
7.0 mi
·
9 min
·
I 95
Use the slight right lane.
12
Take the exit
0.6 mi
·
1 min
Exit 49B
Toward I 695 West: Towson
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Merge onto I 695
2.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Baltimore Beltway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
39 sec
Exit 13
Toward MD 144: Catonsville
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15
Turn left onto MD 144
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Frederick Road
Use the straight lane.
16
Turn right
37 ft
·
2 sec
17
Arrive at destination
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
16 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 32 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 16.2 miles from Edgewood, 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 and 31.7 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Trimble Road
Turn right onto Trimble Road
Navigation decision point
6
10.4 mi into trip
|
~15m in
|
Express Toll Lanes
Keep slight left at fork onto Express Toll Lanes
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left lane.
6
22 mi into trip
|
~30m in
|
I 95
Keep slight right at fork onto I 95
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
7
28.9 mi into trip
|
~40m in
Take the exit toward I 695 West: Towson
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 49B
Toward I 695 West: Towson
7
31.7 mi into trip
|
~44m in
Take the exit toward MD 144: Catonsville
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 13
Toward MD 144: Catonsville
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$5.37 one way
$10.74 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
11 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $5.88 | $11.77 |
| premium | $4.93 | $6.28 | $12.57 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $7.15 | $14.31 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 11.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 9.7 | 0 | $3.40 | $1.56 |
| Efficient EV | 8.1 | 0 | $2.83 | $1.30 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 13 | 0 | $4.54 | $2.07 |
Gas CO2
11 kg
EV CO2
4 kg (64% 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
Catonsville, MD
Late night in Catonsville on Sunday
Local time
12:19 AM
EDT
Current temp
72°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
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
46m 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?
Prepare for a turn-heavy local drive that demands your full attention compared to a standard highway cruise. You will primarily navigate Trimble Road, Edgewood Road, and Pulaski Highway, keeping your speed consistent with local traffic patterns. Since the highway share is 0%, you won't encounter long, monotonous stretches of interstate driving. The character of the road remains consistent throughout the 41-minute duration, favoring surface streets over high-speed lanes. Keep in mind that the lack of highway miles means you should account for typical local traffic fluctuations as you transition between these specific roads.
34% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
17 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 10.9 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 early in the drive near Trimble Road.
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 14 decision points packed into just 32.4 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 46m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Trimble Road): Navigation decision point; at 10.4 miles (Express Toll Lanes): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 22 miles (I 95): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 46m. Total distance: 32.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
46m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (34%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mixed highway & surface route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 10.9 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 Catonsville, 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 (Trimble Road): Navigation decision point; at 10.4 miles (Express Toll Lanes): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 22 miles (I 95): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Catonsville, 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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