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

The driving distance from Saint Charles, MD to Crofton, MD is about 34.3 miles (55.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 53m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 30.7 miles (49.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 46m 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
34.31 mi
00h 53m
Flight
30.68 mi
49.38 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
30.68 mi
Kilometers
49.38 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
34.31 mi
Kilometers
55.22 km
Drive Time
00h 53m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 53m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Crofton
Thu, Apr 30, 3:25 AM EDT
Return by in Saint Charles
Thu, Apr 30, 4:18 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Saint Charles
2026-04-30T02:32
Arrive Crofton
Thu, Apr 30, 3:25 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 53m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:53 AM to 10:53 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:44 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
Upper Marlboro
MD

Town in Maryland, United States

From Saint Charles
17.1 mi
00h 26m
To Crofton
17.1 mi
00h 26m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
66°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 30 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
15 mph NW
Destination
66°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 30 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 14 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Robert Crain Highway

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward Clubhouse Gate Road

    723 ft · 42 sec · Clubhouse Gate Road

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Crofton Parkway

    1709 ft · 54 sec · Crofton Parkway

  8. 8

    Turn left onto Spring Green Avenue

    1050 ft · 48 sec · Spring Green Avenue

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Stratton Road

    1581 ft · 1 min · Stratton Road

  10. 10

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Stratton Road

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
10 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
1
0 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
29.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Crain Highway
21.4 mi · 62%
South East Crain Highway
10.8 mi · 32%
Robert Crain Highway
1.12 mi · 3%
Crofton Parkway
0.32 mi · 1%
Stratton Road
0.3 mi · 1%
Spring Green Avenue
0.2 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Crain Highway

Keep slight right to continue on Crain Highway

13 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
00h 53m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 46m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+3.6 mi
30.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Upper Marlboro
00h 26m from Saint Charles
Leave By
4:44 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Saint Charles and Sunny near Crofton.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 34.3 miles (55.2 km) and usually takes 00h 53m 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?

Upper Marlboro is a useful midpoint, sitting about 17.1 miles from Saint Charles and 17.1 miles from Crofton.

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

The direct path is about 30.7 miles (49.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.6 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 4:44 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.94 one way or $9.89 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Upper Marlboro

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 Upper Marlboro and the surrounding midpoint area.
United States Capitol
Scenic stop 14.2 mi away

United States Capitol

Washington , DC
First St SE, Washington, DC 20004, United States
Rating 4.6/5 4,243 reviews Tourist attraction,Historical place,Historical landmark,Landmark,Federal government office
Stop photo coming soon
Practical stop 14.8 mi away

D C Government

Washington , DC
77 P St NE, Washington, DC 20002
Rating 5.0/5 2 reviews City government office,Telephone answering service
THEARC: Town Hall Education Arts Recreation Campus
Meeting point 11.2 mi away

THEARC: Town Hall Education Arts Recreation Campus

Washington , DC
1901 Mississippi Ave SE, Washington, DC 20020
Rating 4.7/5 64 reviews Recreation center,City Hall
Kenhill Center
Nearby stop 11.9 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 Upper Marlboro.

RAIL

New Carrollton station

18 mi away
4300 Garden City Drive
RAIL

Washington Union Station

24 mi away
50 Massachusetts Ave NE
RAIL

Union Station

27 mi away
110 Callahan Drive
RAIL

BWI Rail Station

42 mi away
7 Amtrak Way

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Saint Charles and Crofton. Straight-line distance: 30.68 mi (49.38 km).

Saint Charles

#1 Saint Charles

City in St.

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

#2 Crofton

Census place in Maryland, USA

Population27,348
Coordinates39.0017800, -76.6874700
Altitude30
CountryUnited States
Start: Saint Charles (-76.93858, 38.60317)
End: Crofton (-76.68747, 39.00178)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 55 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 08m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 51m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 41m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 34m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 29m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 25m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.21 gal
4.58 L · about $4.94
Round trip
$9.89
2.42 gal · 9.16 L
Estimated CO2
10.8 kg one way
Round trip: 21.5 kg / 47 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $4.94 $9.89
Mid-grade $4.60 $5.56 $11.13
Premium $4.95 $5.99 $11.99
Diesel $5.98 $7.24 $14.47

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 30, 2026

There is no time difference between Saint Charles and Crofton. The current time is 02:32:22.

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.