Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
22m
Distance
14.7 mi
24 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Fort George G Mead Junction, MD
Esteban Carriazo
Catonsville, MD
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Fort George G Mead Junction, MD to Catonsville, MD is 14.7 miles and takes about 22 minutes via I 95 and MD 166, with a fuel budget near $2 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short drive stays within Maryland, moving from the Northeast region to another part of the Northeast. Expect a straightforward trip primarily on major roadways, making it a convenient option for a quick transit. Given its brevity, this route is ideal for a day trip or a simple relocation without extensive planning.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 95 | 7.3 mi | 8m |
| Patuxent Freeway | 2 mi | 2m |
| MD 166 | 1.1 mi | 2m |
| Bloomsbury Avenue | 1 mi | 2m |
| Metropolitan Boulevard | 0.9 mi | <1m |
| Guilford Road | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| Dorsey Run Road | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Frederick Road | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Step-by-step road directions between Fort George G Mead Junction, MD and Catonsville, MD.
Start on this road
Turn right onto Brock Bridge Road
Turn sharp right onto Guilford Road
Turn left onto Dorsey Run Road
Take the ramp
Merge onto MD 32
Take the exit
Merge onto I 95
Take the exit
Keep slight left at fork
Merge onto MD 166
Keep slight right at fork onto MD 166
Turn right onto Bloomsbury Avenue
Turn left onto MD 144
Turn right
Arrive at destination
5 decision points cluster between mile 0.9 and 12.6 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
Merge onto MD 32 / Patuxent Freeway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Take the exit toward I 95 North: Baltimore
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Take the exit toward I 195 East, MD 166: BWI Thurgood Marshall Airport, Catonsville
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 166: Catonsville
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Keep slight right at fork onto MD 166 toward MD 166: Catonsville, Community College of Baltimore County
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Regular Gas
$2.44 one way
$4.87 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $2.67 | $5.34 |
| premium | $4.93 | $2.85 | $5.70 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.25 | $6.49 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 5.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 60% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 4.4 | 0 | $1.54 | $0.71 |
| Efficient EV | 3.7 | 0 | $1.29 | $0.59 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 5.9 | 0 | $2.06 | $0.94 |
Gas CO2
5 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (60% 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
Afternoon in Fort George G Mead Junction on Sunday
Local time
2:10 PM
EDT
Current temp
76°F
Unavailable
Destination
Afternoon in Catonsville on Sunday
Local time
2:10 PM
EDT
Current temp
72°F
Unavailable
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
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.
This drive is predominantly highway-focused, with 71% of the journey utilizing major roads like I 95 and the Patuxent Freeway. You'll experience a longest uninterrupted stretch of 7.3 miles on I 95, allowing for a good pace. The character of the drive shifts as you transition from the interstate onto MD 166, offering a change from higher-speed travel to more local road conditions. Expect a practical, efficient transit rather than a scenic excursion.
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 95 and Patuxent Freeway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.9 miles in near MD 32 / Patuxent Freeway.
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 13 decision points packed into just 14.7 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 22m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.9 miles (MD 32 / Patuxent Freeway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 2.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 11 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Fort George G Mead Junction, MD to Catonsville, MD, road signs begin pointing toward Community College Of Baltimore County along the way.
Community College Of Baltimore County
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 22m. Total distance: 14.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
22m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (71%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
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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