How far is Middle River, MD from Saint Charles, MD?
The driving distance from Middle River, MD to Saint Charles, MD is about 66.7 miles (107.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 31m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 57.2 miles (92 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 02m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 31m.
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 place in Maryland, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Middle River and Saint Charles.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Middle River and Saint Charles.
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Start on the route
28 m · 7 sec
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Continue on Magnolia Avenue
120 m · 25 sec · Magnolia Avenue
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Turn left onto Riverton Road
95 m · 15 sec · Riverton Road
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Turn right onto Martin Boulevard
1.5 mi · 3 min · Martin Boulevard
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Keep slight left to continue on US 40 West
2262 ft · 56 sec
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Merge slight left onto Pulaski Highway
3.9 mi · 6 min · Pulaski Highway
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Continue on Pulaski Highway
579 ft · 13 sec · Pulaski Highway
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Turn slight right onto Moravia Road
1235 ft · 45 sec
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Turn straight onto Moravia Road
1755 ft · 35 sec · Moravia Road
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 895 Toll South: Baltimore Harbor Tunnel Thruway
2433 ft · 41 sec
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Merge slight left onto Harbor Tunnel Thruway
3.4 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 Middle River and Saint Charles.
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.
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.
Partly Cloudy leaving Middle River and Mostly Clear near Saint Charles.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Middle River to Saint Charles?
The road trip is about 66.7 miles (107.4 km) and usually takes 01h 31m 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 32.6 miles from Middle River and 34.2 miles from Saint Charles.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 57.2 miles (92 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.5 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 3:28 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.64 one way or $19.29 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 21 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Cloudy around Middle River and Mostly Clear near Saint Charles.
Stop Ideas Near Crofton
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 Crofton.
New Carrollton station
BWI Rail Station
Washington Union Station
Pennsylvania Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Middle River and Saint Charles. Straight-line distance: 57.19 mi (92.04 km).
#1 Middle River
City in Marshall County, Minnesota, United States
| Population | 25,191 |
| Coordinates | 39.3342700, -76.4394100 |
| 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: 107 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 13m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 40m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 20m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 06m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 57m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 49m |
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 | $9.64 | $19.29 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $10.85 | $21.71 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $11.69 | $23.38 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $14.11 | $28.23 |
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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