How far is Elkridge, MD from Saint Charles, MD?
The driving distance from Elkridge, MD to Saint Charles, MD is about 53.3 miles (85.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 11m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 43.8 miles (70.5 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 11m.
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.
City in Prince George's County, Maryland, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Mostly Cloudy
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Elkridge and Saint Charles.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Elkridge and Saint Charles.
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Start on Old Washington Road
834 ft · 24 sec · Old Washington Road
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Turn right onto Washington Boulevard
1.1 km · 1 min · Washington Boulevard
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Turn left onto I 195 East: Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport
1543 ft · 40 sec
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Merge slight left onto Metropolitan Boulevard
1.1 mi · 1 min · Metropolitan Boulevard
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Take the exit slight right toward MD 295 South: Washington
1 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Baltimore-Washington Parkway
17.8 mi · 24 min · Baltimore-Washington Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 95 South, I 495 South: Richmond, Andrews Air Force Base
1447 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Capital Beltway
12.4 mi · 17 min · Capital Beltway
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Take the exit slight right toward MD 337: Andrews Air Force Base Main Gate, Morningside
1256 ft · 34 sec
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Turn right onto Forestville Road
130 m · 12 sec · Forestville Road
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Turn slight right onto MD 337 South
2.2 mi · 5 min
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Turn left onto MD 5 South: Waldorf
2410 ft · 40 sec
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Merge slight left onto Branch Avenue
8.1 mi · 10 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 Elkridge 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.
Baltimore-Washington Parkway
Merge slight left onto Baltimore-Washington Parkway
17.8 mi · 00h 24m
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.
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Elkridge and Mostly Cloudy near Saint Charles.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Elkridge to Saint Charles?
The road trip is about 53.3 miles (85.8 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?
Glenarden is a useful midpoint, sitting about 25.8 miles from Elkridge and 27.4 miles from Saint Charles.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 43.8 miles (70.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.5 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 $7.68 one way or $15.36 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 16.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Elkridge and Mostly Cloudy near Saint Charles.
Stop Ideas Near Glenarden
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 Glenarden.
New Carrollton station
Washington Union Station
Union Station
Rockville station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Elkridge and Saint Charles. Straight-line distance: 43.81 mi (70.51 km).
#1 Elkridge
Census-designated place in Howard County, Maryland, United States
| Population | 15,593 |
| Coordinates | 39.2126100, -76.7135800 |
| Altitude | 29 |
| 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: 86 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 46m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 19m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 03m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 53m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 45m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 39m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $4.09 | $7.68 | $15.36 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $8.65 | $17.29 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $9.31 | $18.63 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $11.24 | $22.48 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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