Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
15m
Distance
7.3 mi
12 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$1
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Milford Mill, MD
Connor Scott McManus
Catonsville, MD
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Milford Mill to Catonsville is 7.3 miles and takes about 15m via Baltimore Beltway and Windsor Mill Road, with a fuel budget near $1 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within Maryland's Northeast region, making it a straightforward local hop. Given its brevity, this route is ideal for a quick errand or a simple connection between two points without significant travel time. You won't encounter major changes in scenery or landscape, but it offers a practical way to navigate between these nearby areas.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Baltimore Beltway | 2.4 mi | 3m |
| North Rolling Road | 2 mi | 4m |
| Windsor Mill Road | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| Frederick Road | 0.4 mi | 1m |
| Big Buck Drive | 0.4 mi | 1m |
| Security Boulevard | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Mayfield Avenue | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Step-by-step road directions between Milford Mill, MD and Catonsville, MD.
Start on Big Buck Drive
Turn left onto Mayfield Avenue
At end of road, turn left onto Windsor Mill Road
Turn slight right onto North Rolling Road
Turn left onto MD 122
Take the ramp
Merge onto I 695
Take the exit
Turn right onto MD 144
Turn right
Arrive at destination
5 decision points cluster between mile 0.4 and 6.9 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
Turn left onto Mayfield Avenue
Navigation decision point
At end of road, turn left onto Windsor Mill Road
Navigation decision point
Take the ramp toward I 695 South: Glen Burnie
Lane positioning matters here
Take the exit toward MD 144: Catonsville
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Turn right onto MD 144 / Frederick Road
Lane positioning matters here
Regular Gas
$1.21 one way
$2.42 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $1.33 | $2.65 |
| premium | $4.93 | $1.42 | $2.83 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $1.61 | $3.22 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$1
Estimated CO2 emission: 2.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 2.2 | 0 | $0.77 | $0.35 |
| Efficient EV | 1.8 | 0 | $0.64 | $0.29 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 2.9 | 0 | $1.02 | $0.47 |
Gas CO2
3 kg
EV CO2
1 kg (67% 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
Morning in Milford Mill on Sunday
Local time
6:01 AM
EDT
Current temp
48°F
Mostly Cloudy then Scattered Rain Showers
Destination
Morning in Catonsville on Sunday
Local time
6:01 AM
EDT
Current temp
49°F
Mostly Cloudy then Scattered Rain Showers
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
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
This drive is entirely on surface roads, with no highway time at all. You'll cover 7.3 miles, and the longest continuous stretch without a turn is 2.4 miles on the Baltimore Beltway. Expect to navigate through areas with frequent intersections and traffic signals as you transition from one road to another.
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 8 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.4 miles in near Mayfield Avenue.
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 7.3 miles you will encounter 8 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 0.4 miles (Mayfield Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 0.5 miles (Windsor Mill Road): Navigation decision point; at 3.7 miles: Lane positioning matters here.
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 15m. Total distance: 7.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
15m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
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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