How far is Mays Chapel, MD from Saint Charles, MD?
The driving distance from Mays Chapel, MD to Saint Charles, MD is about 71.2 miles (114.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 35m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 59.4 miles (95.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 11m 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 35m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
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Census place in Maryland, USA
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Driving Route Map
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Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Mays Chapel and Saint Charles.
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Start on Marburg Manor Drive
79 m · 12 sec · Marburg Manor Drive
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Continue on Marburg Manor Drive
2322 ft · 2 min · Marburg Manor Drive
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Thornton Road
764 ft · 27 sec · Thornton Road
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Turn right onto West Seminary Avenue
1.3 mi · 3 min · West Seminary Avenue
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Turn left onto Falls Road
2880 ft · 1 min · Falls Road
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Continue on Jones Falls Expressway
2304 ft · 36 sec · Jones Falls Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 695 West: Pikesville
2320 ft · 49 sec
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Merge slight left onto Baltimore Beltway
19 mi · 26 min · Baltimore Beltway
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Take the exit slight left toward I 97 South: Annapolis, Bay Bridge
1.4 km · 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 Mays Chapel 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.
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.
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Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Mays Chapel to Saint Charles?
The road trip is about 71.2 miles (114.6 km) and usually takes 01h 35m 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?
Crofton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 35.6 miles from Mays Chapel and 35.7 miles from Saint Charles.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 59.4 miles (95.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.8 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 3:18 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.26 one way or $20.51 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 22.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
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Stop Ideas Near Crofton
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
City of Bowie
Riverdale Park Town Hall
Town Hall Liquor And Bar
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Crofton.
New Carrollton station
BWI Rail Station
Washington Union Station
Pennsylvania Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Mays Chapel and Saint Charles. Straight-line distance: 59.41 mi (95.61 km).
#1 Mays Chapel
Census designated place
| Population | 11,420 |
| Coordinates | 39.4331600, -76.6494100 |
| Altitude | 140 |
| 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: 115 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 22m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 46m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 25m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 11m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 01m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 53m |
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 | $10.26 | $20.51 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $11.54 | $23.09 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $12.43 | $24.87 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $15.01 | $30.02 |
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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