How far is Owings Mills, MD from Saint Charles, MD?

The driving distance from Owings Mills, MD to Saint Charles, MD is about 68 miles (109.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 30m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 57 miles (91.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 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
68.01 mi
01h 30m
Flight
57.04 mi
91.8 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
57.04 mi
Kilometers
91.8 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
68.01 mi
Kilometers
109.45 km
Drive Time
01h 30m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 30m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Saint Charles
Sun, May 31, 8:41 AM EDT
Return by in Owings Mills
Sun, May 31, 10:11 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Owings Mills
2026-05-31T07:11
Arrive Saint Charles
Sun, May 31, 8:41 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 30m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:30 AM to 11:30 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:30 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Owings Mills
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
Crofton
MD

Census place in Maryland, USA

From Owings Mills
34 mi
00h 45m
To Saint Charles
34.1 mi
00h 45m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
73°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, May 31 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 mph NW
Destination
75°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, May 31 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph NW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Owings Mills and Saint Charles.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Owings Mills and Saint Charles.

  1. 1

    Start on Reisterstown Road

    637 ft · 11 sec · Reisterstown Road

  2. 2

    Turn slight left onto MD 940

    82 m · 10 sec

  3. 3

    Turn straight

    91 m · 11 sec

  4. 4

    Turn straight onto Owings Mills Boulevard

    2008 ft · 49 sec · Owings Mills Boulevard

  5. 5

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 795: Baltimore, Reisterstown

    1181 ft · 29 sec

  6. 6

    Keep slight left to continue on I 795 South: Baltimore, Northwest Expressway

    1.5 km · 2 min

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Northwest Expressway

    3.3 mi · 4 min · Northwest Expressway

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on I 695 South: Glen Burnie

    1.1 km · 2 min

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Baltimore Beltway

    13.3 mi · 18 min · Baltimore Beltway

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight left toward I 97 South: Annapolis, Bay Bridge

    1.4 km · 1 min

  11. 11

    Continue straight

    8.9 mi · 10 min

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on MD 32 West, MD 3 South: Bowie, Crofton

    18.2 mi · 27 min

  13. 13

    Continue on Crain Highway

    20.8 mi · 31 min · Crain Highway

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Crain Highway

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Owings Mills and Saint Charles.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
14 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
20.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Crain Highway
20.8 mi · 31%
MD 32 West
18.2 mi · 27%
Baltimore Beltway
13.3 mi · 20%
I 97 South
9.71 mi · 14%
Northwest Expressway
3.34 mi · 5%
I 795 South
0.93 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

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.

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 30m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 00m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+11 mi
57 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Crofton
00h 45m from Owings Mills
Leave By
3:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Owings Mills 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 Owings Mills to Saint Charles?

The road trip is about 68 miles (109.5 km) and usually takes 01h 30m 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 34 miles from Owings Mills and 34.1 miles from Saint Charles.

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

The direct path is about 57 miles (91.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 11 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 3:30 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.81 one way or $19.61 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 21.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Owings Mills and Sunny near Saint Charles.

Stop Ideas Near Crofton

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 Crofton and the surrounding midpoint area.
Stop photo coming soon
Scenic stop 4.6 mi away

City of Bowie

Bowie , MD
8614 Chestnut Ave, Bowie, MD 20715
Museum
Riverdale Park Town Hall
Meeting point 13.2 mi away

Riverdale Park Town Hall

Riverdale , MD
5008 Queensbury Rd, Riverdale, MD 20737
Rating 3.8/5 5 reviews City Hall
Town Hall Liquor And Bar
Nearby stop 13 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 Crofton.

RAIL

New Carrollton station

16 mi away
4300 Garden City Drive
RAIL

BWI Rail Station

21 mi away
7 Amtrak Way
RAIL

Washington Union Station

30 mi away
50 Massachusetts Ave NE
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

35 mi away
1515 North Charles Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Owings Mills and Saint Charles. Straight-line distance: 57.04 mi (91.8 km).

Owings Mills

#1 Owings Mills

Census designated place

Population30,622
Coordinates39.4195500, -76.7802500
Altitude152
CountryUnited States
Saint Charles

#2 Saint Charles

City in St.

Population36,376
Coordinates38.6031700, -76.9385800
Altitude61
CountryUnited States
Start: Reisterstown Road (-76.780248, 39.419552)
End: US 301 (-76.935986, 38.601566)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 109 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 15m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 42m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 21m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 08m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 58m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 50m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.4 gal
9.08 L · about $9.81
Round trip
$19.61
4.8 gal · 18.16 L
Estimated CO2
21.3 kg one way
Round trip: 42.7 kg / 94 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $9.81 $19.61
Mid-grade $4.60 $11.04 $22.08
Premium $4.95 $11.89 $23.78
Diesel $5.98 $14.35 $28.70

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 · May 31, 2026

There is no time difference between Owings Mills and Saint Charles. The current time is 07:11:25.

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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.