How far is Saint Charles, MD from Chillum, MD?
The driving distance from Saint Charles, MD to Chillum, MD is about 31 miles (49.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 56m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 25 miles (40.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 52m 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 00h 56m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Census designated place in Prince George’s 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 Chillum.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Saint Charles and Chillum.
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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
11.8 mi · 16 min · Branch Avenue
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Keep slight right to continue on Branch Avenue
2162 ft · 39 sec · Branch Avenue
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Take the exit left
982 ft · 28 sec
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Naylor Road
39 m · 3 sec · Naylor Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Naylor Road
116 m · 13 sec · Naylor Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Naylor Road
15 m · 1 sec · Naylor Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Naylor Road
1543 ft · 51 sec · Naylor Road
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Turn straight
90 m · 10 sec
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Turn slight right onto Naylor Road Southeast
1.1 km · 2 min · Naylor Road Southeast
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Turn left onto Marion Barry Avenue Southeast
1.2 mi · 3 min · Marion Barry Avenue Southeast
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Turn right onto Martin Luther King Junior Avenue Southeast
2387 ft · 54 sec · Martin Luther King Junior Avenue Southeast
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Continue on 11th Street Southeast
1 km · 1 min · 11th Street Southeast
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Turn left onto Pennsylvania Avenue Southeast
1184 ft · 43 sec · Pennsylvania Avenue Southeast
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Turn right onto 8th Street Southeast
2007 ft · 50 sec · 8th Street Southeast
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Continue on 8th Street Northeast
1 mi · 2 min · 8th Street Northeast
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Turn left onto Florida Avenue Northeast
1115 ft · 44 sec · Florida Avenue Northeast
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Turn right onto 6th Street Northeast
1422 ft · 26 sec · 6th Street Northeast
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Continue on Brentwood Parkway Northeast
1789 ft · 32 sec · Brentwood Parkway Northeast
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Continue on 9th Street Bridge
688 ft · 12 sec · 9th Street Bridge
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Continue on 9th Street Northeast
1055 ft · 22 sec · 9th Street Northeast
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Turn straight onto Brentwood Road Northeast
1781 ft · 32 sec · Brentwood Road Northeast
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Brentwood Road Northeast
44 m · 2 sec · Brentwood Road Northeast
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Exit the roundabout onto Brentwood Road Northeast
99 m · 11 sec · Brentwood Road Northeast
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Turn left onto Saratoga Avenue Northeast
124 m · 8 sec · Saratoga Avenue Northeast
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Keep slight left to continue on Saratoga Avenue Northeast
64 m · 4 sec · Saratoga Avenue Northeast
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Continue on 12th Street Northeast
1.1 mi · 3 min · 12th Street Northeast
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Turn right onto Michigan Avenue Northeast
829 ft · 31 sec · Michigan Avenue Northeast
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Turn left onto 13th Street Northeast
1371 ft · 37 sec · 13th Street Northeast
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Webster Street Northeast
785 ft · 42 sec · Webster Street Northeast
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Turn sharp left onto South Dakota Avenue Northeast
1347 ft · 48 sec · South Dakota Avenue Northeast
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Turn slight right onto Sargent Road Northeast
1.4 km · 3 min · Sargent Road Northeast
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Turn left onto Chillum Road
2199 ft · 45 sec · Chillum Road
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Turn right
51 m · 6 sec
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Turn straight onto Riggs Road
1289 ft · 29 sec · Riggs Road
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Continue on Riggs Road
124 m · 15 sec · Riggs Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Riggs Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Saint Charles and Chillum.
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.
Branch Avenue
Keep slight left to continue on Branch Avenue
11.8 mi · 00h 16m
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.
Sunny leaving Saint Charles and Sunny near Chillum.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Saint Charles to Chillum?
The road trip is about 31 miles (49.9 km) and usually takes 00h 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?
Camp Springs is a useful midpoint, sitting about 15.5 miles from Saint Charles and 15.5 miles from Chillum.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 25 miles (40.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 6 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 4:38 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.49 one way or $8.99 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Saint Charles and Sunny near Chillum.
Stop Ideas Near Camp Springs
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 Camp Springs.
Washington Union Station
Union Station
New Carrollton station
Lorton station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Saint Charles and Chillum. Straight-line distance: 25.07 mi (40.35 km).
#1 Saint Charles
City in St.
| Population | 36,376 |
| Coordinates | 38.6031700, -76.9385800 |
| Altitude | 61 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Chillum
Census designated place in Prince George's County, Maryland, United States
| Population | 33,513 |
| Coordinates | 38.9637200, -76.9908100 |
| Altitude | 45 |
| Country | United States |
End: Chillum (-76.99081, 38.96372)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 50 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 02m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 46m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 37m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 31m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 26m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 23m |
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 | $4.49 | $8.99 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $5.06 | $10.12 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $5.45 | $10.90 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $6.58 | $13.16 |
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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