How far is Saint Charles, MD from Dundalk, MD?
The driving distance from Saint Charles, MD to Dundalk, MD is about 59.2 miles (95.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 27m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 50.1 miles (80.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 54m 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 27m.
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.
The most populous city in Prince George's County, Maryland.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Saint Charles and Dundalk.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Saint Charles and Dundalk.
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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 right to continue on Crain Highway
13 mi · 18 min · Crain Highway
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Continue on South East Crain Highway
10.8 mi · 16 min · South East Crain Highway
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Continue on Robert Crain Highway
7.1 mi · 11 min · Robert Crain Highway
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Merge slight left
10.4 mi · 12 min
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Merge slight left onto Harbor Tunnel Throughway
2 mi · 3 min · Harbor Tunnel Throughway
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Continue on Harbor Tunnel Thruway
2.2 mi · 3 min · Harbor Tunnel Thruway
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Continue on Baltimore Harbor Tunnel
1.4 mi · 2 min · Baltimore Harbor Tunnel
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Continue on Harbor Tunnel Thruway
1.2 km · 1 min · Harbor Tunnel Thruway
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Take the exit slight right toward Holabird Avenue, Dundalk Avenue
1006 ft · 25 sec
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Continue on Holabird Avenue
2109 ft · 52 sec · Holabird Avenue
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Turn straight
591 ft · 26 sec
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Turn straight onto Broening Highway
2.1 mi · 4 min · Broening Highway
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Turn left onto Belclare Road
149 m · 21 sec · Belclare Road
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Turn right onto Dundalk Avenue
575 ft · 20 sec · Dundalk Avenue
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Continue on Dundalk Avenue
87 m · 13 sec · Dundalk Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Dundalk Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Saint Charles and Dundalk.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
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.
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 Mostly Clear near Dundalk.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Saint Charles to Dundalk?
The road trip is about 59.2 miles (95.2 km) and usually takes 01h 27m 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?
Bowie is a useful midpoint, sitting about 29.6 miles from Saint Charles and 29.6 miles from Dundalk.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 50.1 miles (80.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.1 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 3:36 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.54 one way or $17.08 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 18.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Saint Charles and Mostly Clear near Dundalk.
Stop Ideas Near Bowie
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Bowie.
New Carrollton station
Washington Union Station
BWI Rail Station
Union Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Saint Charles and Dundalk. Straight-line distance: 50.06 mi (80.57 km).
#1 Saint Charles
City in St.
| Population | 36,376 |
| Coordinates | 38.6031700, -76.9385800 |
| Altitude | 61 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Dundalk
Census-designated place in Maryland, United States
| Population | 63,597 |
| Coordinates | 39.2506600, -76.5205200 |
| Altitude | 5 |
| Country | United States |
End: Dundalk (-76.52052, 39.25066)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 95 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 58m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 28m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 11m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 59m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 50m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 44m |
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 | $8.54 | $17.08 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $9.61 | $19.22 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $10.35 | $20.71 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $12.50 | $25.00 |
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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