How far is Elkton, MD from Saint Charles, MD?
The driving distance from Elkton, MD to Saint Charles, MD is about 106.8 miles (171.9 km), with a travel time of about 02h 12m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 91.2 miles (146.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 25m 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
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 02h 12m.
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 Maryland, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Elkton and Saint Charles.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Elkton and Saint Charles.
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Start on North Bridge Street
31 m · 8 sec · North Bridge Street
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Turn right onto West Main Street
1737 ft · 1 min · West Main Street
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Turn left onto Landing Lane
787 ft · 27 sec · Landing Lane
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Turn right onto West Pulaski Highway
5.1 mi · 9 min · West Pulaski Highway
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Continue on Pulaski Highway
1.3 km · 56 sec · Pulaski Highway
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Turn right onto North East Road
1.7 mi · 3 min · North East Road
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 95 South: Baltimore
885 ft · 22 sec
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Continue on I 95 South: Baltimore
2101 ft · 51 sec
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Keep slight left
3195 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto John F. Kennedy Memorial Highway
31.2 mi · 36 min · John F. Kennedy Memorial Highway
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Keep slight left to continue on Express Toll Lanes
6.5 mi · 8 min · Express Toll Lanes
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Keep slight left to continue on Express Toll Lanes
1.2 mi · 2 min · Express Toll Lanes
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Merge slight right onto Harbor Tunnel Thruway
3.8 mi · 5 min · Harbor Tunnel Thruway
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Continue on Baltimore Harbor Tunnel
1.4 mi · 2 min · Baltimore Harbor Tunnel
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Continue on Harbor Tunnel Thruway
2.2 mi · 3 min · Harbor Tunnel Thruway
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Continue on Harbor Tunnel Throughway
2567 ft · 40 sec · Harbor Tunnel Throughway
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Keep slight right to continue on Harbor Tunnel Throughway
1.7 mi · 2 min · Harbor Tunnel Throughway
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Keep slight right to continue on I 97 South: Annapolis
1.1 mi · 1 min
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Continue straight
8.9 mi · 10 min
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Keep slight right to continue on MD 32 West, MD 3 South: Bowie, Crofton
18.2 mi · 27 min
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Continue on Crain Highway
20.8 mi · 31 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 Elkton and Saint Charles.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
John F. Kennedy Memorial Highway
Merge slight left onto John F. Kennedy Memorial Highway
31.2 mi · 00h 36m
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.
Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Elkton 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 Elkton to Saint Charles?
The road trip is about 106.8 miles (171.9 km) and usually takes 02h 12m 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?
Dundalk is a useful midpoint, sitting about 53.3 miles from Elkton and 53.4 miles from Saint Charles.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 91.2 miles (146.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.6 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 2:04 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.40 one way or $30.81 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 33.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers around Elkton and Mostly Cloudy near Saint Charles.
Stop Ideas Near Dundalk
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Dundalk.
Pennsylvania Station
BWI Rail Station
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Aberdeen
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Elkton and Saint Charles. Straight-line distance: 91.22 mi (146.8 km).
#1 Elkton
Town in northeast Maryland, United States
| Population | 15,665 |
| Coordinates | 39.6067800, -75.8332700 |
| Altitude | 8 |
| 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: 172 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 33m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 40m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 08m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 46m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 31m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 19m |
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 | $15.40 | $30.81 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $17.34 | $34.68 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $18.68 | $37.35 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $22.54 | $45.09 |
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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