How far is Chillum, MD from Saint Charles, MD?
The driving distance from Chillum, MD to Saint Charles, MD is about 37 miles (59.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 00m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 25 miles (40.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 00m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 00m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Census designated place in Prince George’s County, Maryland, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Chillum and Saint Charles.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Chillum and Saint Charles.
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Start on Riggs Road
1129 ft · 21 sec · Riggs Road
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Turn sharp left onto Chillum Road
1 mi · 2 min · Chillum Road
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Turn right onto 19th Avenue
671 ft · 19 sec · 19th Avenue
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Continue on Lasalle Road
1871 ft · 53 sec · Lasalle Road
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Turn right onto Carson Circle
548 ft · 19 sec · Carson Circle
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Turn right onto Michigan Avenue Northeast
1497 ft · 60 sec · Michigan Avenue Northeast
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Turn left onto Varnum Street Northeast
23 m · 4 sec · Varnum Street Northeast
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Turn right onto 18th Street Northeast
1.6 mi · 5 min · 18th Street Northeast
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Turn left onto Montana Avenue Northeast
946 ft · 34 sec · Montana Avenue Northeast
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Turn slight left
42 m · 5 sec
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Keep slight left
30 m · 6 sec
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Turn right onto Montana Avenue Northeast
1361 ft · 30 sec · Montana Avenue Northeast
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Turn right onto Bladensburg Road Northeast
2875 ft · 1 min · Bladensburg Road Northeast
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Turn slight left onto 17th Street Northeast
1.2 km · 2 min · 17th Street Northeast
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At the end of the road, turn left onto 17th Street Northeast
2349 ft · 55 sec · 17th Street Northeast
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Continue on 17th Street Southeast
1.2 km · 2 min · 17th Street Southeast
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Barney Circle Southeast
94 m · 11 sec · Barney Circle Southeast
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Turn slight left onto Pennsylvania Avenue Southeast
1.1 km · 1 min · Pennsylvania Avenue Southeast
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Take the exit straight
68 m · 8 sec
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Continue on 25th Street Southeast
1685 ft · 48 sec · 25th Street Southeast
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Turn slight left onto Naylor Road Southeast
2885 ft · 1 min · Naylor Road Southeast
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Turn left onto Marion Barry Avenue Southeast
155 m · 12 sec · Marion Barry Avenue Southeast
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Turn right onto Naylor Road Southeast
1.1 km · 2 min · Naylor Road Southeast
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Southern Avenue Southeast
62 m · 7 sec · Southern Avenue Southeast
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Continue on Naylor Road
1522 ft · 53 sec · Naylor Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Naylor Road
32 m · 2 sec · Naylor Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Naylor Road
118 m · 11 sec · Naylor Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Naylor Road
34 m · 3 sec · Naylor Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Naylor Road
1001 ft · 30 sec · Naylor Road
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Merge slight left onto Branch Avenue
1654 ft · 48 sec · Branch Avenue
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Keep slight right to continue on Branch Avenue
12.2 mi · 17 min · Branch Avenue
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Merge slight right onto Crain Highway
7.3 mi · 12 min · Crain Highway
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Crain Highway
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Chillum and Saint Charles.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
Branch Avenue
Keep slight right to continue on Branch Avenue
12.2 mi · 00h 17m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Sunny leaving Chillum and Sunny near Saint Charles.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Chillum to Saint Charles?
The road trip is about 37 miles (59.5 km) and usually takes 01h 00m 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?
Camp Springs is a useful midpoint, sitting about 14.8 miles from Chillum and 22.2 miles from Saint Charles.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 25 miles (40.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 12 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 4:30 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.35 one way or $10.71 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Chillum and Sunny near Saint Charles.
Stop Ideas Near Camp Springs
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
United States Capitol
D C Government
THEARC: Town Hall Education Arts Recreation Campus
Town Hall Liquor And Bar
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Camp Springs.
Washington Union Station
Union Station
New Carrollton station
Lorton station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Chillum and Saint Charles. Straight-line distance: 25.07 mi (40.35 km).
#1 Chillum
Census designated place in Prince George's County, Maryland, United States
| Population | 33,513 |
| Coordinates | 38.9637200, -76.9908100 |
| Altitude | 45 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Saint Charles
City in St.
| Population | 36,376 |
| Coordinates | 38.6031700, -76.9385800 |
| Altitude | 61 |
| Country | United States |
End: US 301 (-76.935986, 38.601566)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 59 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 13m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 55m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 44m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 36m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 31m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 27m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $4.09 | $5.35 | $10.71 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $6.02 | $12.05 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $6.49 | $12.98 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $7.83 | $15.67 |
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 05, 2026
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