How far is Saint Charles, MD from Aberdeen, MD?

The driving distance from Saint Charles, MD to Aberdeen, MD is about 85.4 miles (137.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 56m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 75.2 miles (121 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 53m 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
85.43 mi
01h 56m
Flight
75.15 mi
120.95 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
75.15 mi
Kilometers
120.95 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
85.43 mi
Kilometers
137.48 km
Drive Time
01h 56m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 56m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Aberdeen
Sat, Apr 18, 2:17 AM EDT
Return by in Saint Charles
Sat, Apr 18, 4:13 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Saint Charles
2026-04-18T00:20
Arrive Aberdeen
Sat, Apr 18, 2:17 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 56m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:57 AM to 11:57 AM EDT

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

Leave by
2:36 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Saint Charles
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
Somerset
MD

Town in Maryland, United States

From Saint Charles
42.7 mi
00h 58m
To Aberdeen
42.7 mi
00h 58m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
85°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 10 mph SE
Destination
79°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 8 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Saint Charles and Aberdeen.

  1. 1

    Start on Crain Highway

    1744 ft · 29 sec · Crain Highway

  2. 2

    Continue on Crain Highway

    8 mi · 13 min · Crain Highway

  3. 3

    Keep slight right to continue on Crain Highway

    13 mi · 18 min · Crain Highway

  4. 4

    Continue on South East Crain Highway

    10.8 mi · 16 min · South East Crain Highway

  5. 5

    Continue on Robert Crain Highway

    7.1 mi · 11 min · Robert Crain Highway

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    10.4 mi · 12 min

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Harbor Tunnel Throughway

    2 mi · 3 min · Harbor Tunnel Throughway

  8. 8

    Continue on Harbor Tunnel Thruway

    2.2 mi · 3 min · Harbor Tunnel Thruway

  9. 9

    Continue on Baltimore Harbor Tunnel

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Baltimore Harbor Tunnel

  10. 10

    Continue on Harbor Tunnel Thruway

    3.7 mi · 5 min · Harbor Tunnel Thruway

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on Express Toll Lanes

    8.5 mi · 10 min · Express Toll Lanes

  12. 12

    Keep slight right

    91 m · 4 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight right onto John F. Kennedy Memorial Highway

    15.3 mi · 18 min · John F. Kennedy Memorial Highway

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward MD 22: Aberdeen, Churchville

    1572 ft · 38 sec

  15. 15

    Keep slight right to continue on MD 22: Aberdeen, Churchville

    1329 ft · 32 sec

  16. 16

    Keep slight right to continue on MD 132: Aberdeen Town Center

    810 ft · 20 sec

  17. 17

    Turn straight onto West Bel Air Avenue

    1.7 mi · 3 min · West Bel Air Avenue

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Bel Air Avenue

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
18 steps
1 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
3 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
21.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Crain Highway
21.4 mi · 25%
Robert Crain Highway
17.6 mi · 21%
John F. Kennedy Memorial Highway
15.3 mi · 18%
South East Crain Highway
10.8 mi · 13%
Express Toll Lanes
8.6 mi · 10%
Harbor Tunnel Thruway
5.91 mi · 7%
Longest Stretch

John F. Kennedy Memorial Highway

Merge slight right onto John F. Kennedy Memorial Highway

15.3 mi · 00h 18m

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 56m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 54m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+10.2 mi
75.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Somerset
00h 58m from Saint Charles
Leave By
2:36 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Saint Charles and Mostly Sunny near Aberdeen.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Saint Charles to Aberdeen?

The road trip is about 85.4 miles (137.5 km) and usually takes 01h 56m 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?

Somerset is a useful midpoint, sitting about 42.7 miles from Saint Charles and 42.7 miles from Aberdeen.

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

The direct path is about 75.2 miles (121 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.2 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 2:36 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.30 one way or $24.60 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 26.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Somerset

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 Somerset and the surrounding midpoint area.
Stop photo coming soon
Scenic stop 10.8 mi away

City of Bowie

Bowie , MD
8614 Chestnut Ave, Bowie, MD 20715
Museum
Baltimore City Hall
Meeting point 12.1 mi away

Baltimore City Hall

Baltimore , MD
100 Holliday St, Baltimore, MD 21202
Rating 4.0/5 63 reviews City government office
Kenhill Center
Nearby stop 12.1 mi away

Kenhill Center

Bowie , MD
2614 Kenhill Dr, Bowie, MD 20715
Rating 4.6/5 25 reviews Community center

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

BWI Rail Station

7 mi away
7 Amtrak Way
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

17 mi away
1515 North Charles Street
RAIL

New Carrollton station

30 mi away
4300 Garden City Drive
BUS

Kent Island, MD

39 mi away
3206 Main Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Saint Charles and Aberdeen. Straight-line distance: 75.15 mi (120.95 km).

Saint Charles

#1 Saint Charles

City in St.

Population36,376
Coordinates38.6031700, -76.9385800
Altitude61
CountryUnited States
Aberdeen

#2 Aberdeen

City in Harford County, Maryland, United States

Population15,964
Coordinates39.5095600, -76.1641200
Altitude29
CountryUnited States
Start: Saint Charles (-76.93858, 38.60317)
End: Aberdeen (-76.16412, 39.50956)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 137 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 50m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 08m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 42m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 25m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 13m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 03m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.01 gal
11.41 L · about $12.30
Round trip
$24.60
6.02 gal · 22.82 L
Estimated CO2
26.7 kg one way
Round trip: 53.5 kg / 118 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $12.30 $24.60
Mid-grade $4.60 $13.84 $27.69
Premium $4.95 $14.91 $29.82
Diesel $5.98 $18.00 $36.00

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Saint Charles and Aberdeen. The current time is 00:20:29.

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.