Origin
New Windsor, MD
Late night in New Windsor on Tuesday
Local time
4:14 AM
EDT
Current temp
63°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from New Windsor, MD to Catonsville, MD
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
54m
Distance
35.6 mi
57 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$6
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 50m
★
6 AM
0h 54m
8 AM
1h 3m
10 AM
0h 57m
12 PM
0h 56m
3 PM
0h 58m
5 PM
1h 3m
8 PM
0h 52m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
New Windsor, MD
Illya Goloborodko
Catonsville, MD
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Trip Overview
This 35.6-mile drive from New Windsor to Catonsville, Maryland, will take you about 54 minutes and is easily manageable as a single-day trip. You'll primarily navigate using the Northwest Expressway, Baltimore Boulevard, and the Baltimore Beltway. With a fuel cost estimated at $6, this is an economical option for a short excursion. The route offers a practical journey within the Northeast region of Maryland, connecting two points without requiring an overnight stay. It's a straightforward drive that gets you where you need to go efficiently.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Northwest Expressway | 9.2 mi | 11m |
| Baltimore Boulevard | 8 mi | 11m |
| Baltimore Beltway | 6.4 mi | 8m |
| New Windsor Road | 6.1 mi | 10m |
| West Main Street | 1.8 mi | 3m |
| Westminster Pike | 1.6 mi | 2m |
| Uniontown Road | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Frederick Road | 0.4 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
Northwest Expressway
— 9.2 mi, about 11m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between New Windsor, MD and Catonsville, MD.
1
Start on Church Street
57 ft
·
6 sec
·
Church Street
2
Turn left onto MD 31
429 ft
·
10 sec
·
High Street
3
Turn right onto Main Street
0.3 mi
·
30 sec
·
Main Street
4
Turn slight right onto MD 31
6.1 mi
·
10 min
·
New Windsor Road
5
Turn right onto Uniontown Road
0.4 mi
·
43 sec
·
Uniontown Road
6
Continue on West Main Street
1.8 mi
·
3 min
·
West Main Street
7
Turn left onto MD 97
0.3 mi
·
37 sec
·
Malcolm Drive
8
Turn right onto MD 140
8.0 mi
·
11 min
·
Baltimore Boulevard
Use the right lane.
9
Continue on MD 140
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
Westminster Pike
Use the straight lane.
10
Keep slight left at fork onto I 795
9.2 mi
·
11 min
·
Northwest Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Keep slight right at fork
0.7 mi
·
1 min
Exit 1B
Toward I 695 South: Glen Burnie
Use the slight right lane.
12
Merge onto I 695
6.4 mi
·
8 min
·
Baltimore Beltway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
35 sec
Exit 13
Toward MD 144: Catonsville
Use the slight right lane.
14
Turn right onto MD 144
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Frederick Road
Use the right lane.
15
Turn right
37 ft
·
2 sec
16
Arrive at destination
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
18 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 35.6 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 17.8 miles from New Windsor, 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 105 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 34.9 — 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
|
MD 31 / High Street
Turn left onto MD 31 / High Street
Navigation decision point
5
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Main Street
Turn right onto Main Street
Navigation decision point
6
18.5 mi into trip
|
~30m in
|
I 795 / Northwest Expressway
Keep slight left at fork onto I 795 / Northwest Expressway
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
27.8 mi into trip
|
~42m 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
7
34.9 mi into trip
|
~52m 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
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$5.90 one way
$11.80 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
13 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $6.46 | $12.93 |
| premium | $4.93 | $6.90 | $13.81 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $7.86 | $15.72 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$6
Estimated CO2 emission: 12.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 10.7 | 0 | $3.74 | $1.71 |
| Efficient EV | 8.9 | 0 | $3.11 | $1.42 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 14.2 | 0 | $4.98 | $2.28 |
Gas CO2
12 kg
EV CO2
4 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.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Catonsville, MD
Late night in Catonsville on Tuesday
Local time
4:14 AM
EDT
Current temp
64°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
62°F
New Mexico, MD
18 mi in
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
54m 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?
Expect a "turn-heavy local drive" for this 35.6-mile journey. While about 26% of the route involves highway travel, the character is more about navigating local roads and intersections. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 9.2 miles on the Northwest Expressway. This means you'll be engaging with traffic signals and various road conditions as you transition between the main arteries and local streets. It's a route that requires your attention due to its frequent changes in direction and pace.
Only 26% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
16 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 9.2 mi on Northwest Expressway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
8/10
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 31 / High Street.
Driving Effort
8/10
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 10 decision points packed into just 35.6 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 54m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (MD 31 / High Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 18.5 miles (I 795 / Northwest Expressway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 54m. Total distance: 35.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
54m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 9.2 miles on Northwest Expressway. 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 31 / High Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 18.5 miles (I 795 / Northwest Expressway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes — Monocacy National Battlefield. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
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, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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