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

The driving distance from Saint Charles, MD to Greenbelt, MD is about 33.9 miles (54.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 50m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 28 miles (45 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 40m 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
33.86 mi
00h 50m
Flight
27.94 mi
44.96 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
27.94 mi
Kilometers
44.96 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
33.86 mi
Kilometers
54.49 km
Drive Time
00h 50m

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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 00h 50m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Greenbelt
Sun, May 31, 7:32 AM EDT
Return by in Saint Charles
Sun, May 31, 8:22 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Saint Charles
2026-05-31T06:42
Arrive Greenbelt
Sun, May 31, 7:32 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 50m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:50 AM to 10:50 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:50 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
Camp Springs
MD

Census designated place in Prince George’s County, Maryland, United States

From Saint Charles
17 mi
00h 25m
To Greenbelt
16.9 mi
00h 25m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
75°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, May 31 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph NW
Destination
76°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, May 31 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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 left to continue on Branch Avenue

    9 mi · 12 min · Branch Avenue

  4. 4

    Take the exit slight right toward I 95 North, I 495 North: Baltimore, College Park

    2193 ft · 53 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto Capital Beltway

    14.2 mi · 19 min · Capital Beltway

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward MD 295 North: BWI Marshall Airport, Baltimore North, Baltimore-Washington Parkway

    1285 ft · 31 sec

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on MD 295 North: Baltimore, Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport

    1100 ft · 27 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Baltimore-Washington Parkway

    1024 ft · 16 sec · Baltimore-Washington Parkway

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward MD 193: Greenbelt, NASA Goddard, US Park Police

    805 ft · 19 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on MD 193 West

    1068 ft · 26 sec

  11. 11

    Turn straight onto Greenbelt Road

    123 m · 8 sec · Greenbelt Road

  12. 12

    Turn sharp right onto Southway

    2537 ft · 1 min · Southway

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Crescent Road

    2062 ft · 58 sec · Crescent Road

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Crescent Road

Car Route Details

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

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
14 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
41.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Capital Beltway
14.2 mi · 42%
Branch Avenue
8.96 mi · 26%
Crain Highway
8.37 mi · 25%
Southway
0.48 mi · 1%
MD 295 North
0.45 mi · 1%
I 95 North
0.42 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Capital Beltway

Merge slight left onto Capital Beltway

14.2 mi · 00h 19m

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 50m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 40m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+5.9 mi
28 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Camp Springs
00h 25m from Saint Charles
Leave By
4:50 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Saint Charles and Sunny near Greenbelt.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 33.9 miles (54.5 km) and usually takes 00h 50m 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 17 miles from Saint Charles and 16.9 miles from Greenbelt.

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

The direct path is about 28 miles (45 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.9 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 4:50 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.86 one way or $9.72 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Camp Springs

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 Camp Springs and the surrounding midpoint area.
United States Capitol
Scenic stop 7.7 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 8.6 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 4.2 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
Town Hall Liquor And Bar
Nearby stop 12.5 mi away

Town Hall Liquor And Bar

College Park , MD
8135 Baltimore Ave, College Park, MD 20740
Rating 4.3/5 319 reviews Liquor store,Bar

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Camp Springs.

RAIL

Washington Union Station

13 mi away
50 Massachusetts Ave NE
RAIL

Union Station

14 mi away
110 Callahan Drive
RAIL

New Carrollton station

17 mi away
4300 Garden City Drive
RAIL

Lorton station

29 mi away
8006 Lorton Road

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Saint Charles and Greenbelt. Straight-line distance: 27.94 mi (44.96 km).

Saint Charles

#1 Saint Charles

City in St.

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

#2 Greenbelt

City in Prince George's County, Maryland, United States

Population23,229
Coordinates39.0045500, -76.8755300
Altitude48
CountryUnited States
Start: Saint Charles (-76.93858, 38.60317)
End: Greenbelt (-76.87553, 39.00455)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 54 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 07m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 50m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 40m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 33m
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
1.19 gal
4.52 L · about $4.86
Round trip
$9.72
2.38 gal · 9.04 L
Estimated CO2
10.6 kg one way
Round trip: 21.2 kg / 47 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $4.86 $9.72
Mid-grade $4.60 $5.47 $10.95
Premium $4.95 $5.90 $11.79
Diesel $5.98 $7.12 $14.23

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 31, 2026

There is no time difference between Saint Charles and Greenbelt. The current time is 06:42:25.

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.