How far is Maryland City, MD from Saint Charles, MD?

The driving distance from Maryland City, MD to Saint Charles, MD is about 41.4 miles (66.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 00m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 34.4 miles (55.4 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
41.4 mi
01h 00m
Flight
34.4 mi
55.36 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
34.4 mi
Kilometers
55.36 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
41.4 mi
Kilometers
66.63 km
Drive Time
01h 00m

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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 01h 00m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Saint Charles
Sat, Apr 18, 11:13 PM EDT
Return by in Maryland City
Sun, Apr 19, 12:13 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Maryland City
2026-04-18T22:13
Arrive Saint Charles
Sat, Apr 18, 11:13 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 00m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:00 AM to 11:00 AM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
4:30 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Maryland City
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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.

Mid-route stop
Forestville
MD

Place in Maryland, USA

From Maryland City
19.9 mi
00h 30m
To Saint Charles
21.4 mi
00h 30m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
84°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 10 mph SE
Destination
85°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 10 mph SE

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Maryland City and Saint Charles.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Maryland City and Saint Charles.

  1. 1

    Start on Vale Summit South

    126 m · 24 sec · Vale Summit South

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Ellerton South

    112 m · 22 sec · Ellerton South

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Old Line Avenue

    46 m · 9 sec · Old Line Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Chaptico South

    121 m · 19 sec · Chaptico South

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Sudlersville South

    1154 ft · 51 sec · Sudlersville South

  6. 6

    Continue on New Sudlersville Road

    110 m · 21 sec · New Sudlersville Road

  7. 7

    Turn left onto Brock Bridge Road

    1.9 mi · 5 min · Brock Bridge Road

  8. 8

    Continue on Montpelier Drive

    546 ft · 17 sec · Montpelier Drive

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Laurel Bowie Road

    1.4 km · 1 min · Laurel Bowie Road

  10. 10

    Take the ramp slight right toward Baltimore-Washington Parkway, Washington

    2226 ft · 54 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto Baltimore-Washington Parkway

    5.1 mi · 7 min · Baltimore-Washington Parkway

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward I 95 South, I 495 South: Richmond, Andrews Air Force Base

    1447 ft · 1 min

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto Capital Beltway

    12.4 mi · 17 min · Capital Beltway

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward MD 337: Andrews Air Force Base Main Gate, Morningside

    1256 ft · 34 sec

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Forestville Road

    130 m · 12 sec · Forestville Road

  16. 16

    Turn slight right onto MD 337 South

    2.2 mi · 5 min

  17. 17

    Turn left onto MD 5 South: Waldorf

    2410 ft · 40 sec

  18. 18

    Merge slight left onto Branch Avenue

    8.1 mi · 10 min · Branch Avenue

  19. 19

    Merge slight right onto Crain Highway

    7.3 mi · 12 min · Crain Highway

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Crain Highway

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Maryland City and Saint Charles.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
20 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
4 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
48.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Capital Beltway
12.4 mi · 30%
Branch Avenue
8.07 mi · 19%
Crain Highway
7.26 mi · 18%
Baltimore-Washington Parkway
5.49 mi · 13%
MD 337 South
2.21 mi · 5%
Brock Bridge Road
1.87 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

Capital Beltway

Merge slight left onto Capital Beltway

12.4 mi · 00h 17m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
01h 00m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 00m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+7 mi
34.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Forestville
00h 30m from Maryland City
Leave By
4:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Maryland City 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 Maryland City to Saint Charles?

The road trip is about 41.4 miles (66.6 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?

Forestville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 19.9 miles from Maryland City and 21.4 miles from Saint Charles.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 34.4 miles (55.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 7 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 $5.97 one way or $11.93 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 13 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Maryland City and Mostly Sunny near Saint Charles.

Stop Ideas Near Forestville

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Forestville and the surrounding midpoint area.
United States Capitol
Scenic stop 8.4 mi away

United States Capitol

Washington , DC
First St SE, Washington, DC 20004, United States
Rating 4.6/5 4,243 reviews Tourist attraction,Historical place,Historical landmark,Landmark,Federal government office
Stop photo coming soon
Practical stop 8.9 mi away

D C Government

Washington , DC
77 P St NE, Washington, DC 20002
Rating 5.0/5 2 reviews City government office,Telephone answering service
THEARC: Town Hall Education Arts Recreation Campus
Meeting point 6.1 mi away

THEARC: Town Hall Education Arts Recreation Campus

Washington , DC
1901 Mississippi Ave SE, Washington, DC 20020
Rating 4.7/5 64 reviews Recreation center,City Hall
Town Hall Liquor And Bar
Nearby stop 10.7 mi away

Town Hall Liquor And Bar

College Park , MD
8135 Baltimore Ave, College Park, MD 20740
Rating 4.3/5 319 reviews Liquor store,Bar

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Forestville.

RAIL

New Carrollton station

12 mi away
4300 Garden City Drive
RAIL

Washington Union Station

13 mi away
50 Massachusetts Ave NE
RAIL

Union Station

17 mi away
110 Callahan Drive
RAIL

Lorton station

34 mi away
8006 Lorton Road

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Maryland City and Saint Charles. Straight-line distance: 34.4 mi (55.36 km).

Maryland City

#1 Maryland City

Census designated place in Anne Arundel County, Maryland, United States

Population16,093
Coordinates39.0920500, -76.8177500
Altitude65
CountryUnited States
Saint Charles

#2 Saint Charles

City in St.

Population36,376
Coordinates38.6031700, -76.9385800
Altitude61
CountryUnited States
Start: Vale Summit South (-76.818201, 39.091967)
End: US 301 (-76.935986, 38.601566)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 67 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 22m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 02m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 49m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 41m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 35m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 30m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.46 gal
5.53 L · about $5.97
Round trip
$11.93
2.92 gal · 11.06 L
Estimated CO2
13 kg one way
Round trip: 26 kg / 57 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $5.97 $11.93
Mid-grade $4.60 $6.71 $13.43
Premium $4.95 $7.23 $14.47
Diesel $5.98 $8.73 $17.46

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 · Apr 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Maryland City and Saint Charles. The current time is 22:13:09.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.