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

The driving distance from Saint Charles, MD to Parole, MD is about 40.5 miles (65.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 58m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 34.1 miles (54.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 56m 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
40.51 mi
00h 58m
Flight
34.04 mi
54.79 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
34.04 mi
Kilometers
54.79 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
40.51 mi
Kilometers
65.19 km
Drive Time
00h 58m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 58m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Parole
Wed, May 13, 6:14 PM EDT
Return by in Saint Charles
Wed, May 13, 7:13 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Saint Charles
2026-05-13T17:16
Arrive Parole
Wed, May 13, 6:14 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 58m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:58 AM to 10:58 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:34 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
20.3 mi
00h 29m
To Parole
20.3 mi
00h 29m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
53°F
Overnight

Mostly Clear

Starts
Wed, May 13 1:00 AM EDT
Wind
13 mph S
Destination
55°F
Overnight

Mostly Clear

Starts
Wed, May 13 2:00 AM EDT
Wind
12 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    8 mi · 11 min · South East Crain Highway

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward US 50, US 301: Annapolis, Washington

    714 ft · 17 sec

  6. 6

    Keep slight right to continue on US 50 East, US 301 North: Annapolis

    3079 ft · 1 min

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto John Hanson Highway

    9.5 mi · 11 min · John Hanson Highway

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward MD 450: Parole

    539 ft · 13 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on MD 450 East: Annapolis, Riva Road, Parole

    61 m · 10 sec

  10. 10

    Turn left onto West Street

    3194 ft · 1 min · West Street

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Hicks Avenue

    810 ft · 36 sec · Hicks Avenue

  12. 12

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Hicks Avenue

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
12 steps
2 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
29.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Crain Highway
21.4 mi · 53%
John Hanson Highway
9.51 mi · 23%
South East Crain Highway
7.98 mi · 20%
West Street
0.61 mi · 1%
US 50 East
0.58 mi · 1%
Hicks Avenue
0.15 mi
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 58m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 56m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+6.4 mi
34.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Upper Marlboro
00h 29m from Saint Charles
Leave By
4:34 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Clear leaving Saint Charles and Mostly Clear near Parole.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 40.5 miles (65.2 km) and usually takes 00h 58m 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 20.3 miles from Saint Charles and 20.3 miles from Parole.

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

The direct path is about 34.1 miles (54.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.4 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 4:34 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.84 one way or $11.69 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 12.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Clear around Saint Charles and Mostly Clear near Parole.

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.
Stop photo coming soon
Scenic stop 13.2 mi away

City of Bowie

Bowie , MD
8614 Chestnut Ave, Bowie, MD 20715
Museum
THEARC: Town Hall Education Arts Recreation Campus
Meeting point 12.9 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 9.8 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 Parole. Straight-line distance: 34.04 mi (54.79 km).

Saint Charles

#1 Saint Charles

City in St.

Population36,376
Coordinates38.6031700, -76.9385800
Altitude61
CountryUnited States
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#2 Parole

Provisional release from prison, with certain conditions such as probation in some states

Population15,922
Coordinates38.9795600, -76.5305200
Altitude20
CountryUnited States
Start: Saint Charles (-76.93858, 38.60317)
End: Parole (-76.53052, 38.97956)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 65 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 20m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 00m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 48m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 40m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 34m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 30m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.43 gal
5.41 L · about $5.84
Round trip
$11.69
2.86 gal · 10.82 L
Estimated CO2
12.7 kg one way
Round trip: 25.4 kg / 56 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $5.84 $11.69
Mid-grade $4.60 $6.58 $13.15
Premium $4.95 $7.08 $14.17
Diesel $5.98 $8.55 $17.10

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 13, 2026

There is no time difference between Saint Charles and Parole. The current time is 17:16:57.

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.