How far is Saint Charles, MD from Joppatowne, MD?
The driving distance from Saint Charles, MD to Joppatowne, MD is about 74.7 miles (120.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 44m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 66.9 miles (107.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 28m 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 44m.
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.
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Driving Route Map
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Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Saint Charles and Joppatowne.
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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
3.7 mi · 5 min · Harbor Tunnel Thruway
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Keep slight left to continue on Express Toll Lanes
8.5 mi · 10 min · Express Toll Lanes
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Keep slight left to continue on Express Toll Lanes
5.3 mi · 6 min · Express Toll Lanes
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Take the exit slight left
902 ft · 22 sec
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Turn sharp left onto Mountain Road
1.2 mi · 2 min · Mountain Road
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Turn right onto Old Mountain Road Central
116 m · 18 sec · Old Mountain Road Central
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Turn right onto Martin Lane
906 ft · 1 min · Martin Lane
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Saint Charles and Joppatowne.
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.
Mostly Cloudy leaving Saint Charles and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Joppatowne.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Saint Charles to Joppatowne?
The road trip is about 74.7 miles (120.2 km) and usually takes 01h 44m 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?
Odenton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 37.3 miles from Saint Charles and 37.3 miles from Joppatowne.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 66.9 miles (107.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.8 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 3:02 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.79 one way or $21.57 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 23.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Saint Charles and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Joppatowne.
Stop Ideas Near Odenton
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
City of Bowie
Laurel City Mayor
Kenhill Center
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Odenton.
BWI Rail Station
New Carrollton station
Pennsylvania Station
Washington Union Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Saint Charles and Joppatowne. Straight-line distance: 66.84 mi (107.57 km).
#1 Saint Charles
City in St.
| Population | 36,376 |
| Coordinates | 38.6031700, -76.9385800 |
| Altitude | 61 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Joppatowne
Census designated place in Maryland, USA
| Population | 12,616 |
| Coordinates | 39.4578900, -76.3552400 |
| Altitude | 74 |
| Country | United States |
End: Joppatowne (-76.35524, 39.45789)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 120 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 29m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 52m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 29m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 14m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 04m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 55m |
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 | $10.79 | $21.57 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $12.14 | $24.28 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $13.08 | $26.16 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $15.79 | $31.57 |
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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