How far is Saint Charles, MD from Ballenger Creek, MD?
The driving distance from Saint Charles, MD to Ballenger Creek, MD is about 79.3 miles (127.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 49m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 59.5 miles (95.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 39m 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 49m.
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-designated place in Montgomery County, Maryland, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Saint Charles and Ballenger Creek.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Saint Charles and Ballenger Creek.
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Start on Crain Highway
1744 ft · 29 sec · Crain Highway
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Continue on Crain Highway
8 mi · 13 min · Crain Highway
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Keep slight left to continue on Branch Avenue
9 mi · 12 min · Branch Avenue
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Take the exit slight right toward I 95 North, I 495 North: Baltimore, College Park
2193 ft · 53 sec
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Merge slight left onto Capital Beltway
18.3 mi · 25 min · Capital Beltway
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Keep slight left to continue on Capital Beltway
9.5 mi · 12 min · Capital Beltway
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Keep slight right to continue on I 270 North: Frederick
3.6 mi · 5 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 270 North
27.3 mi · 35 min
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Take the exit slight right toward MD 85: Frederick, Buckeystown
1530 ft · 44 sec
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Turn left onto MD 85 South: Buckeystown
34 m · 5 sec
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Turn left onto Buckeystown Pike
578 ft · 16 sec · Buckeystown Pike
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Continue on Buckeystown Pike
1.3 km · 2 min · Buckeystown Pike
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Turn right onto Executive Way
1.2 km · 2 min · Executive Way
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At the end of the road, turn left onto New Design Road
2195 ft · 52 sec · New Design Road
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Turn right onto Robin Drive
2397 ft · 2 min · Robin Drive
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Turn right onto Canada Goose Court
54 m · 8 sec · Canada Goose Court
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Canada Goose Court
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Saint Charles and Ballenger Creek.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
I 270 North
Keep slight right to continue on I 270 North
27.3 mi · 00h 35m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Saint Charles and Mostly Sunny near Ballenger Creek.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Saint Charles to Ballenger Creek?
The road trip is about 79.3 miles (127.7 km) and usually takes 01h 49m 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?
Kemp Mill is a useful midpoint, sitting about 39.7 miles from Saint Charles and 39.6 miles from Ballenger Creek.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 59.5 miles (95.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 19.8 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 2:50 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.44 one way or $22.88 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 24.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Saint Charles and Mostly Sunny near Ballenger Creek.
Stop Ideas Near Kemp Mill
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
United States Capitol
D C Government
THEARC: Town Hall Education Arts Recreation Campus
Town Hall Liquor And Bar
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Kemp Mill.
Rockville station
New Carrollton station
Washington Union Station
Union Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Saint Charles and Ballenger Creek. Straight-line distance: 59.48 mi (95.72 km).
#1 Saint Charles
City in St.
| Population | 36,376 |
| Coordinates | 38.6031700, -76.9385800 |
| Altitude | 61 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Ballenger Creek
Town in Frederick County, Maryland, United States
| Population | 18,274 |
| Coordinates | 39.3726000, -77.4352600 |
| Altitude | 92 |
| Country | United States |
End: Ballenger Creek (-77.43526, 39.3726)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 128 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 38m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 59m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 35m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 19m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 08m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 59m |
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 | $11.44 | $22.88 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $12.88 | $25.75 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $13.87 | $27.74 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $16.74 | $33.49 |
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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