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

The driving distance from Saint Charles, MD to Cambridge, MD is about 97 miles (156.1 km), with a travel time of about 02h 18m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 46.5 miles (74.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 37m 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
96.99 mi
02h 18m
Flight
46.52 mi
74.86 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
46.52 mi
Kilometers
74.86 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
96.99 mi
Kilometers
156.09 km
Drive Time
02h 18m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 02h 18m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Cambridge
Mon, May 25, 11:11 AM EDT
Return by in Saint Charles
Mon, May 25, 1:29 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Saint Charles
2026-05-25T08:52
Arrive Cambridge
Mon, May 25, 11:11 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 18m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:19 AM to 12:19 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:52 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

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Cape Saint Claire
MD

Park in Anne Arundel County, Maryland, United States of America

From Saint Charles
48.5 mi
01h 09m
To Cambridge
48.5 mi
01h 09m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
79°F
Memorial Day

Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Mon, May 25 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 mph SW
Destination
79°F
Memorial Day

Patchy Fog

Starts
Mon, May 25 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 9 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    8 mi · 11 min · South East Crain Highway

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward US 50, US 301: Annapolis, Washington

    714 ft · 17 sec

  6. 6

    Keep slight right to continue on US 50 East, US 301 North: Annapolis

    3079 ft · 1 min

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto John Hanson Highway

    10.8 mi · 13 min · John Hanson Highway

  8. 8

    Continue on Blue Star Memorial Highway

    21.6 mi · 30 min · Blue Star Memorial Highway

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on US 50 East: Ocean City, Rehoboth

    33.6 mi · 48 min

  10. 10

    Turn right onto East Cedar Street

    1.1 km · 2 min · East Cedar Street

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Race Street

    935 ft · 25 sec · Race Street

  12. 12

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Race Street

Car Route Details

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

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
12 steps
2 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
1 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US 50 East
34.2 mi · 35%
Blue Star Memorial Highway
21.6 mi · 22%
Crain Highway
21.4 mi · 22%
John Hanson Highway
10.8 mi · 11%
South East Crain Highway
7.98 mi · 8%
East Cedar Street
0.67 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

US 50 East

Keep slight right to continue on US 50 East: Ocean City, Rehoboth

33.6 mi · 00h 48m

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
02h 18m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 38m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+50.5 mi
46.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Cape Saint Claire
01h 09m from Saint Charles
Leave By
1:52 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Saint Charles and Patchy Fog near Cambridge.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 97 miles (156.1 km) and usually takes 02h 18m 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?

Cape Saint Claire is a useful midpoint, sitting about 48.5 miles from Saint Charles and 48.5 miles from Cambridge.

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

The direct path is about 46.5 miles (74.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 50.5 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 1:52 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.97 one way or $27.95 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 30.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Saint Charles and Patchy Fog near Cambridge.

Stop Ideas Near Cape Saint Claire

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Cape Saint Claire, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Cape Saint Claire.

BUS

Kent Island, MD

20 mi away
3206 Main Street
RAIL

BWI Rail Station

27 mi away
7 Amtrak Way
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

33 mi away
1515 North Charles Street
RAIL

New Carrollton station

38 mi away
4300 Garden City Drive

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Saint Charles and Cambridge. Straight-line distance: 46.52 mi (74.86 km).

Saint Charles

#1 Saint Charles

City in St.

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

#2 Cambridge

City in Dorchester County, Maryland, United States

Population12,213
Coordinates38.5631700, -76.0788300
Altitude6
CountryUnited States
Start: Saint Charles (-76.93858, 38.60317)
End: Cambridge (-76.07883, 38.56317)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 156 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 13m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 25m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 56m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 36m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 23m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 12m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.42 gal
12.96 L · about $13.97
Round trip
$27.95
6.84 gal · 25.92 L
Estimated CO2
30.4 kg one way
Round trip: 60.8 kg / 134 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $13.97 $27.95
Mid-grade $4.60 $15.73 $31.46
Premium $4.95 $16.94 $33.89
Diesel $5.98 $20.45 $40.90

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 25, 2026

There is no time difference between Saint Charles and Cambridge. The current time is 08:52:16.

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.