How far is Lake Shore, MD from Saint Charles, MD?
The driving distance from Lake Shore, MD to Saint Charles, MD is about 54.9 miles (88.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 17m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 42.5 miles (68.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 34m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 17m.
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 Maryland, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Lake Shore and Saint Charles.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lake Shore and Saint Charles.
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Start on Mountain Road
1.6 mi · 3 min · Mountain Road
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Turn left onto Paul T. Pitcher Memorial Highway
1.2 km · 1 min · Paul T. Pitcher Memorial Highway
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Turn left onto Magothy Bridge Road
3 mi · 5 min · Magothy Bridge Road
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Continue on Earleigh Heights Road West
2664 ft · 1 min · Earleigh Heights Road West
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Continue on Earleigh Heights Connector
1852 ft · 1 min · Earleigh Heights Connector
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Turn left onto Jumpers Hole Road
1.4 km · 2 min · Jumpers Hole Road
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Turn right onto Benfield Road
1.4 mi · 3 min · Benfield Road
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Turn left onto Laurel Drive
30 m · 3 sec · Laurel Drive
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Turn right onto West Benfield Road
1.4 km · 2 min · West Benfield Road
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Turn left onto Veterans Highway
1.2 mi · 2 min · Veterans Highway
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Turn right onto Maryland 3 Service Road
148 m · 14 sec · Maryland 3 Service Road
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Turn left onto Jabez Run
989 ft · 17 sec · Jabez Run
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Take the ramp straight toward Bowie, Fort Meade
685 ft · 12 sec
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Merge slight left onto Robert Crain Highway
6.9 mi · 11 min · Robert Crain Highway
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Continue on North West Crain Highway
10.7 mi · 15 min · North West Crain Highway
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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 Lake Shore 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.
Crain Highway
Continue on Crain Highway
20.8 mi · 00h 31m
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 Lake Shore 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 Lake Shore to Saint Charles?
The road trip is about 54.9 miles (88.4 km) and usually takes 01h 17m 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?
Queen Anne is a useful midpoint, sitting about 24.7 miles from Lake Shore and 30.2 miles from Saint Charles.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 42.5 miles (68.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.4 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 3:56 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.93 one way or $15.85 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 17.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Lake Shore and Sunny near Saint Charles.
Stop Ideas Near Queen Anne
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 Queen Anne.
New Carrollton station
Washington Union Station
BWI Rail Station
Union Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Lake Shore and Saint Charles. Straight-line distance: 42.52 mi (68.43 km).
#1 Lake Shore
City in Cass County, Minnesota, United States of America
| Population | 19,477 |
| Coordinates | 39.1070500, -76.4849600 |
| Altitude | 17 |
| 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: 88 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 49m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 22m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 05m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 54m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 47m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 41m |
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 | $7.93 | $15.85 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $8.92 | $17.84 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $9.61 | $19.22 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $11.60 | $23.20 |
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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