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Trip from Stevensville, 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

53m

Distance

35.9 mi

58 km

Drive Score

6/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$6

one way

EV Charging

Good

8 stations

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 14 min
4 AM
0h 49m ★
6 AM
0h 54m
8 AM
1h 3m
10 AM
0h 57m
12 PM
0h 56m
3 PM
0h 57m
5 PM
1h 2m
8 PM
0h 51m

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

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Downtown Stevensville, MD, MD

Stevensville, MD

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

Catonsville, MD

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Trip Overview

Stevensville to Catonsville is 35.9 miles and takes about 53 minutes via Blue Star Memorial Highway and Governor Ritchie Highway, with a fuel budget near $6 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within Maryland and the Northeast region, primarily traveling on surface roads. It's a straightforward drive that's easy to fit into a single day, making it a convenient option for local travel or a quick connection between areas.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Blue Star Memorial Highway 10 mi 14m
Governor Ritchie Highway 8 mi 12m
Baltimore Beltway 6.5 mi 8m
I 97 3.8 mi 4m
Paul T. Pitcher Memorial Highway 3.8 mi 5m
Arundel Expressway 1.1 mi 1m
Frederick Road 0.5 mi 1m
Main Street 0.2 mi <1m
Longest stretch: Blue Star Memorial Highway — 10 mi, about 14m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on Ford Court

108 ft · 7 sec · Ford Court
2

Turn right onto East Main Street

138 ft · 11 sec · East Main Street
3

Turn left onto Love Point Road

458 ft · 17 sec · Love Point Road
4

Turn right onto MD 18

0.2 mi · 37 sec · Main Street
5

Turn left onto MD 8

0.2 mi · 31 sec · Business Parkway
6

Take the ramp

0.4 mi · 45 sec
7

Merge onto US 50; US 301

10 mi · 14 min · Blue Star Memorial Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 50 sec
Exit 27B Toward MD 2 North: Ritchie Highway, Severna Park Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9

Merge onto MD 2

8.0 mi · 12 min · Governor Ritchie Highway
10

Take the exit

0.1 mi · 17 sec
Toward MD 10 North, I 695: Baltimore
11

Merge onto MD 10

1.1 mi · 1 min · Arundel Expressway
12

Keep slight left at fork onto MD 100

3.8 mi · 5 min · Paul T. Pitcher Memorial Highway
Toward MD 100 West Use the slight left lane.
13

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 55 sec
Exit 13B Toward I 97 North: Baltimore Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14

Merge onto I 97

2.7 mi · 3 min · I 97
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15

Take the exit onto I 97

1.1 mi · 1 min · I 97
Exit 17A Toward I 695 West: Baltimore, Towson Use the slight right lane.
16

Merge onto I 695

6.5 mi · 8 min · Baltimore Beltway
Use the straight lane.
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.

census designated place in Anne Arundel County, Maryland, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Glen Burnie, MD

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

Ellicott City, MD

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 35.9 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Kensington, MD

Meal break

The midpoint is around 17.9 miles from Stevensville, 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 17

5 decision points cluster between mile 11 and 35.2 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

8
11 mi into trip | ~17m in

Take the exit toward MD 2 North: Ritchie Highway, Severna Park

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Exit 27B Toward MD 2 North: Ritchie Highway, Severna Par...
7
20.7 mi into trip | ~32m in | MD 100 / Paul T. Pitcher Memorial Highway

Keep slight left at fork onto MD 100 / Paul T. Pitcher Memorial Highway toward MD 100 West

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight left lane. Toward MD 100 West
7
24.5 mi into trip | ~37m in

Take the exit toward I 97 North: Baltimore

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Exit 13B Toward I 97 North: Baltimore
8
27.6 mi into trip | ~41m in | I 97

Take the exit onto I 97 toward I 695 West: Baltimore, Towson

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the slight right lane. Exit 17A Toward I 695 West: Baltimore, Towson
7
35.2 mi into trip | ~51m 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

$5.95 one way

$11.90 round trip

$4.21/gal 25.4 MPG avg 13 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.61 $6.52 $13.04
premium $4.93 $6.96 $13.92
diesel $5.61 $7.93 $15.85

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$6

Estimated CO2 emission: 12.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 69% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 10.8 0 $3.77 $1.72
Efficient EV 9 0 $3.14 $1.44
EV Truck/SUV 14.4 0 $5.03 $2.30

Gas CO2

13 kg

EV CO2

4 kg (69% 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

Stevensville, MD

Late night in Stevensville on Tuesday

Local time

5:23 AM

EDT

Current temp

62°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Catonsville, MD

Late night in Catonsville on Tuesday

Local time

5:23 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

2 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

53m 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 trip features a highway share of only 14%, meaning you'll spend most of your time on surface roads. You'll encounter about 10 miles on the Blue Star Memorial Highway before transitioning. Expect a consistent flow of exits and local traffic as you navigate through populated areas.

Only 14% 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: 10 mi on Blue Star 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 11 miles in.

Driving Effort 10/10

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 17 decision points packed into just 35.9 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 53m.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 11 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 20.7 miles (MD 100 / Paul T. Pitcher Memorial Highway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 24.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.

Between Stevensville, MD and Catonsville, MD, road signs point toward Severna Park and Towson.

Severna Park

11 mi in | ~17m

Towson

27.6 mi in | ~41m | via I 97

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 53m. Total distance: 35.9 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

53m 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 10 miles on Blue Star 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 11 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 20.7 miles (MD 100 / Paul T. Pitcher Memorial Highway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 24.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. 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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