How far is Lexington Park, MD from Saint Charles, MD?
The driving distance from Lexington Park, MD to Saint Charles, MD is about 38.8 miles (62.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 48m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 35 miles (56.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 37m 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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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Lexington Park and Saint Charles.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lexington Park and Saint Charles.
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Start on Three Notch Road
25.4 mi · 37 min · Three Notch Road
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Continue on Leonardtown Road
7.6 mi · 10 min · Leonardtown Road
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Take the exit slight left
65 m · 8 sec
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Continue on Billingsley Road
4.9 mi · 9 min · Billingsley Road
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Turn right onto Crain Highway
3119 ft · 52 sec · Crain Highway
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Continue on Crain Highway
1455 ft · 30 sec · 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 Lexington Park and Saint Charles.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
Three Notch Road
Start on Three Notch Road
25.4 mi · 00h 37m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Lexington Park and Mostly Sunny near Saint Charles.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Lexington Park to Saint Charles?
The road trip is about 38.8 miles (62.4 km) and usually takes 00h 48m 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?
Charlotte Hall is a useful midpoint, sitting about 19.4 miles from Lexington Park and 19.4 miles from Saint Charles.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 35 miles (56.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.8 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 4:52 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.60 one way or $11.20 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 12.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Lexington Park and Mostly Sunny near Saint Charles.
Stop Ideas Near Charlotte Hall
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 Charlotte Hall.
Union Station
Woodbridge station
Quantico
Lorton station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Lexington Park and Saint Charles. Straight-line distance: 35.05 mi (56.41 km).
#1 Lexington Park
Census designated place
| Population | 11,626 |
| Coordinates | 38.2667900, -76.4538400 |
| Altitude | 36 |
| 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: 62 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 17m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 58m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 46m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 38m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 33m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 29m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $4.09 | $5.60 | $11.20 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $6.30 | $12.60 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $6.79 | $13.57 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $8.19 | $16.39 |
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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