How far is Aspen Hill, MD from Saint Charles, MD?

The driving distance from Aspen Hill, MD to Saint Charles, MD is about 53.9 miles (86.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 11m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 33.7 miles (54.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 22m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
53.87 mi
01h 11m
Flight
33.7 mi
54.24 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
33.7 mi
Kilometers
54.24 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
53.87 mi
Kilometers
86.69 km
Drive Time
01h 11m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 11m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Saint Charles
Thu, May 7, 3:44 PM EDT
Return by in Aspen Hill
Thu, May 7, 4:55 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Aspen Hill
2026-05-07T14:33
Arrive Saint Charles
Thu, May 7, 3:44 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 11m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:11 AM to 11:11 AM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
4:08 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Aspen Hill
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Lake Arbor
MD

Census designated place in Prince George’s County, Maryland, United States

From Aspen Hill
22.5 mi
00h 35m
To Saint Charles
31.4 mi
00h 35m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
52°F
Overnight

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Thu, May 7 12:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 mph N
Destination
64°F
Thursday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, May 7 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 8 mph NW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Aspen Hill and Saint Charles.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Aspen Hill and Saint Charles.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    39 m · 12 sec

  2. 2

    Turn uturn onto Georgia Avenue

    43 m · 9 sec · Georgia Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn slight left

    87 m · 18 sec

  4. 4

    Turn sharp left onto Georgia Avenue

    3.1 mi · 7 min · Georgia Avenue

  5. 5

    Turn left onto University Boulevard West

    2.8 mi · 7 min · University Boulevard West

  6. 6

    Continue on University Boulevard East

    2995 ft · 1 min · University Boulevard East

  7. 7

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 495 East: Capital Beltway East, Baltimore, College Park

    1363 ft · 33 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Capital Beltway

    19.7 mi · 26 min · Capital Beltway

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward MD 337: Andrews Air Force Base Main Gate, Morningside

    1256 ft · 34 sec

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Forestville Road

    130 m · 12 sec · Forestville Road

  11. 11

    Turn slight right onto MD 337 South

    2.2 mi · 5 min

  12. 12

    Turn left onto MD 5 South: Waldorf

    2410 ft · 40 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto Branch Avenue

    8.1 mi · 10 min · Branch Avenue

  14. 14

    Merge slight right onto Crain Highway

    7.3 mi · 12 min · Crain Highway

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Crain Highway

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Aspen Hill and Saint Charles.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
15 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
3 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
27.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Capital Beltway
19.7 mi · 37%
Branch Avenue
8.07 mi · 15%
Crain Highway
7.26 mi · 13%
Georgia Avenue
3.16 mi · 6%
University Boulevard West
2.85 mi · 5%
MD 337 South
2.21 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

Capital Beltway

Merge slight left onto Capital Beltway

19.7 mi · 00h 26m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
01h 11m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 22m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+20.2 mi
33.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lake Arbor
00h 35m from Aspen Hill
Leave By
4:08 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Rain Showers Likely leaving Aspen Hill and Chance Rain Showers near Saint Charles.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Aspen Hill to Saint Charles?

The road trip is about 53.9 miles (86.7 km) and usually takes 01h 11m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Lake Arbor is a useful midpoint, sitting about 22.5 miles from Aspen Hill and 31.4 miles from Saint Charles.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 33.7 miles (54.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 20.2 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.

When is the best time to leave for this route?

A good departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:08 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.76 one way or $15.53 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 16.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around Aspen Hill and Chance Rain Showers near Saint Charles.

Stop Ideas Near Lake Arbor

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Lake Arbor and the surrounding midpoint area.
United States Capitol
Scenic stop 8.9 mi away

United States Capitol

Washington , DC
First St SE, Washington, DC 20004, United States
Rating 4.6/5 4,243 reviews Tourist attraction,Historical place,Historical landmark,Landmark,Federal government office
Stop photo coming soon
Practical stop 9 mi away

D C Government

Washington , DC
77 P St NE, Washington, DC 20002
Rating 5.0/5 2 reviews City government office,Telephone answering service
THEARC: Town Hall Education Arts Recreation Campus
Meeting point 7.5 mi away

THEARC: Town Hall Education Arts Recreation Campus

Washington , DC
1901 Mississippi Ave SE, Washington, DC 20020
Rating 4.7/5 64 reviews Recreation center,City Hall
Town Hall Liquor And Bar
Nearby stop 9.1 mi away

Town Hall Liquor And Bar

College Park , MD
8135 Baltimore Ave, College Park, MD 20740
Rating 4.3/5 319 reviews Liquor store,Bar

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Lake Arbor.

RAIL

New Carrollton station

6 mi away
4300 Garden City Drive
RAIL

Washington Union Station

15 mi away
50 Massachusetts Ave NE
RAIL

Union Station

23 mi away
110 Callahan Drive
RAIL

BWI Rail Station

33 mi away
7 Amtrak Way

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Aspen Hill and Saint Charles. Straight-line distance: 33.7 mi (54.24 km).

Aspen Hill

#1 Aspen Hill

Census-designated place in Montgomery County, Maryland, United States

Population48,759
Coordinates39.0795500, -77.0730300
Altitude100
CountryUnited States
Saint Charles

#2 Saint Charles

City in St.

Population36,376
Coordinates38.6031700, -76.9385800
Altitude61
CountryUnited States
Start: (-77.072999, 39.079525)
End: US 301 (-76.935986, 38.601566)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 87 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 47m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 20m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 04m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 53m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 46m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 40m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.9 gal
7.2 L · about $7.76
Round trip
$15.53
3.8 gal · 14.4 L
Estimated CO2
16.9 kg one way
Round trip: 33.8 kg / 75 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $7.76 $15.53
Mid-grade $4.60 $8.74 $17.48
Premium $4.95 $9.41 $18.83
Diesel $5.98 $11.36 $22.72

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Maryland · May 07, 2026

There is no time difference between Aspen Hill and Saint Charles. The current time is 14:33:35.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.