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Trip from Elkton, MD to Catonsville, MD

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Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

1h 23m

Distance

62.5 mi

101 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$10

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 19 min
4 AM
1h 17m ★
6 AM
1h 23m
8 AM
1h 36m
10 AM
1h 28m
12 PM
1h 26m
3 PM
1h 28m
5 PM
1h 35m
8 PM
1h 19m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Downtown Elkton, MD, MD

Elkton, MD

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census-designated place in Baltimore County, Maryland, United States

Catonsville, MD

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Trip Overview

This 62.5-mile drive from Elkton, MD, to Catonsville, MD, is a straightforward trip that can easily be completed in about 1 hour and 23 minutes. With an estimated fuel cost of around $10, it's an economical option for a single-day excursion. The route primarily utilizes the John F. Kennedy Memorial Highway and I-95, including express toll lanes, so expect a significant portion of your journey to be on these main arteries. Given its relatively short distance and duration, this drive is perfectly suited for a day trip, allowing you to focus on your destination without needing an overnight stay. You'll be traveling within the Northeast region for the entirety of this Maryland-bound journey.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
John F. Kennedy Memorial Highway 31.2 mi 36m
I 95 10.9 mi 14m
Express Toll Lanes 7.6 mi 9m
West Pulaski Highway 5.1 mi 8m
Baltimore Beltway 2.2 mi 2m
North East Road 1.7 mi 2m
Pulaski Highway 0.8 mi <1m
Frederick Road 0.5 mi 1m
Longest stretch: John F. Kennedy Memorial Highway — 31.2 mi, about 36m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on MD 213

102 ft · 7 sec · North Bridge Street
2

Turn right onto West Main Street

0.3 mi · 1 min · West Main Street
3

Turn left onto Landing Lane

0.1 mi · 27 sec · Landing Lane
4

Turn right onto US 40

5.1 mi · 8 min · West Pulaski Highway
5

Continue on US 40

0.8 mi · 55 sec · Pulaski Highway
6

Turn right onto MD 272

1.7 mi · 2 min · North East Road
Use the left lane.
7

Take the ramp

0.2 mi · 21 sec
Toward I 95 South: Baltimore Use the slight right lane.
8

Continue on this road

0.4 mi · 51 sec · this road
Toward I 95 South: Baltimore
9

Keep slight left at fork

0.6 mi · 1 min
10

Merge onto I 95

31 mi · 36 min · John F. Kennedy Memorial Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11

Keep slight left at fork onto Express Toll Lanes

6.5 mi · 7 min · Express Toll Lanes
Use the slight left lane.
12

Keep slight right at fork onto Express Toll Lanes

1.2 mi · 1 min · Express Toll Lanes
13

Merge onto I 95

3.9 mi · 5 min · I 95
14

Keep slight right at fork onto I 95

7.0 mi · 9 min · I 95
Use the slight right lane.
15

Take the exit

0.6 mi · 1 min
Exit 49B Toward I 695 West: Towson Use the straight / slight right lanes.
16

Merge onto I 695

2.2 mi · 2 min · Baltimore Beltway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
17

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 39 sec
Exit 13 Toward MD 144: Catonsville Use the straight / slight right lanes.
18

Turn left onto MD 144

0.5 mi · 1 min · Frederick Road
Use the straight lane.
19

Turn right

37 ft · 2 sec
20

Arrive at destination

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

town in Harford County, Maryland, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Bel Air, MD

31 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

Charlestown, MD

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 14 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

South Bel Air, MD

Meal break

The midpoint is around 31.3 miles from Elkton, 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 16

5 decision points cluster between mile 8.1 and 61.8 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

5
8.1 mi into trip | ~13m in

Take the ramp toward I 95 South: Baltimore

Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight right lane. Toward I 95 South: Baltimore
6
40.5 mi into trip | ~52m 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
52.1 mi into trip | ~1h 7m 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
59 mi into trip | ~1h 16m 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
61.8 mi into trip | ~1h 21m 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

$10.36 one way

$20.72 round trip

$4.21/gal 25.4 MPG avg 22 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.61 $11.35 $22.70
premium $4.93 $12.12 $24.24
diesel $5.61 $13.80 $27.60

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$10

Estimated CO2 emission: 21.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 18.8 0 $6.56 $3.00
Efficient EV 15.6 0 $5.47 $2.50
EV Truck/SUV 25 0 $8.75 $4.00

Gas CO2

22 kg

EV CO2

7 kg (68% 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 20, 2026

Origin

Elkton, MD

Morning in Elkton on Tuesday

Local time

8:43 AM

EDT

Current temp

64°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Catonsville, MD

Morning in Catonsville on Tuesday

Local time

8:43 AM

EDT

Current temp

64°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

1h 23m 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?

The character of this drive is best described as a turn-heavy local experience, despite a 17% share of highway driving. While you'll encounter stretches on the John F. Kennedy Memorial Highway and I-95, including the Express Toll Lanes, the overall feel leans towards more frequent navigation changes. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll experience is 31.2 miles on the John F. Kennedy Memorial Highway. Beyond that, expect a more varied driving experience as you transition between these major routes and local roads.

Only 17% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
20 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 31.2 mi on John F. Kennedy Memorial Highway.

How Hard Is This Drive?

10/10

Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 8.1 miles in.

Driving Effort 10/10

Demanding - stay alert through the decision-heavy sections

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 62.5 miles you will encounter 16 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 8.1 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 40.5 miles (Express Toll Lanes): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 52.1 miles (I 95): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.

About the Cities

Starting in Elkton, MD

Full guide →

Founded 1787

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 1h 23m. Total distance: 62.5 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

1h 23m 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 31.2 miles on John F. Kennedy Memorial Highway. 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: at 8.1 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 40.5 miles (Express Toll Lanes): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 52.1 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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