Origin
Manchester, MD
Late night in Manchester on Sunday
Local time
12:36 AM
EDT
Current temp
71°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Manchester, 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
31 mi
50 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 42m
★
6 AM
0h 46m
8 AM
0h 54m
10 AM
0h 49m
12 PM
0h 48m
3 PM
0h 49m
5 PM
0h 53m
8 PM
0h 44m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Manchester, MD
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Catonsville, MD
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Trip Overview
Manchester, MD to Catonsville, MD is 31 miles and takes about 46 minutes via Hanover Pike, Northwest Expressway, and Baltimore Beltway, with a fuel budget near $5 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This drive stays within Maryland, making it a convenient local trip. Expect a route that involves frequent turns as you navigate from local roads onto expressways and eventually the Baltimore Beltway. With a short duration and minimal cost, this is a straightforward journey best suited for a single-day excursion.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Hanover Pike | 9.1 mi | 15m |
| Northwest Expressway | 8.4 mi | 10m |
| Baltimore Beltway | 6.4 mi | 8m |
| Hampstead Bypass | 4.4 mi | 5m |
| Butler Road | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| Main Street | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| Frederick Road | 0.4 mi | 1m |
| Westminster Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Hanover Pike
— 9.1 mi, about 15m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Manchester, MD and Catonsville, MD.
1
Start on Westminster Street
65 ft
·
7 sec
·
Westminster Street
2
Turn right onto MD 30
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Main Street
3
Continue on MD 30
1.7 mi
·
3 min
·
Hanover Pike
4
Enter roundabout onto MD 30
101 ft
·
2 sec
·
Hampstead Bypass
5
Continue on MD 30
1.8 mi
·
2 min
·
Hampstead Bypass
6
Enter roundabout onto MD 30
144 ft
·
5 sec
·
Hampstead Bypass
7
Continue on MD 30
2.6 mi
·
3 min
·
Hampstead Bypass
8
Enter roundabout onto MD 30
148 ft
·
1 sec
·
Hanover Pike
9
Continue on MD 30
7.4 mi
·
11 min
·
Hanover Pike
10
Turn right onto Butler Road
0.5 mi
·
34 sec
·
Butler Road
11
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
36 sec
12
Merge onto I 795
8.4 mi
·
10 min
·
Northwest Expressway
13
Keep slight right at fork
0.7 mi
·
1 min
Exit 1B
Toward I 695 South: Glen Burnie
Use the slight right lane.
14
Merge onto I 695
6.4 mi
·
8 min
·
Baltimore Beltway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
35 sec
Exit 13
Toward MD 144: Catonsville
Use the slight right lane.
16
Turn right onto MD 144
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Frederick Road
Use the right lane.
17
Turn right
37 ft
·
2 sec
18
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 31 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 15.5 miles from Manchester, 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 125 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 30.6 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
MD 30 / Main Street
Turn right onto MD 30 / Main Street
Navigation decision point
8
23.2 mi into trip
|
~33m in
Keep slight right at fork toward I 695 South: Glen Burnie
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 1B
Toward I 695 South: Glen Burnie
5
23.9 mi into trip
|
~35m 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.
7
30.4 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 slight right lane.
Exit 13
Toward MD 144: Catonsville
5
30.6 mi into trip
|
~44m in
|
MD 144 / Frederick Road
Turn right onto MD 144 / Frederick Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$5.14 one way
$10.28 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
11 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $5.63 | $11.26 |
| premium | $4.93 | $6.01 | $12.02 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $6.84 | $13.69 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 10.8 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 | 9.3 | 0 | $3.25 | $1.49 |
| Efficient EV | 7.8 | 0 | $2.71 | $1.24 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 12.4 | 0 | $4.34 | $1.98 |
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
12:36 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
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
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?
This route offers a turn-heavy local drive experience with about 27% of it on highways. You'll encounter stretches on Hanover Pike, Northwest Expressway, and the Baltimore Beltway. The longest uninterrupted stretch is 9.1 miles on Hanover Pike, indicating a significant portion of the drive involves navigating local streets and intersections before merging onto faster roadways. As you progress, the road character shifts from more localized driving to more direct, albeit still turn-heavy, expressway segments.
Only 27% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
18 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 9.1 mi on Hanover Pike.
How Hard Is This Drive?
7/10
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 early in the drive near MD 30 / Main Street.
Driving Effort
7/10
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 12 decision points packed into just 31 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 (MD 30 / Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 23.2 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 23.9 miles (I 695 / Baltimore Beltway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 46m. Total distance: 31 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.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 9.1 miles on Hanover Pike. 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 (MD 30 / Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 23.2 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 23.9 miles (I 695 / Baltimore Beltway): Merge point - match speed before joining. 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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