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

The driving distance from Saint Charles, MD to Pikesville, MD is about 65.4 miles (105.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 35m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 54.6 miles (87.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 10m 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
65.42 mi
01h 35m
Flight
54.53 mi
87.75 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
54.53 mi
Kilometers
87.75 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
65.42 mi
Kilometers
105.29 km
Drive Time
01h 35m

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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 01h 35m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Pikesville
Thu, Apr 23, 12:01 AM EDT
Return by in Saint Charles
Thu, Apr 23, 1:36 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Saint Charles
2026-04-22T22:26
Arrive Pikesville
Thu, Apr 23, 12:01 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 35m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:35 AM to 11:35 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:20 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
Crofton
MD

Census place in Maryland, USA

From Saint Charles
32.7 mi
00h 47m
To Pikesville
32.7 mi
00h 47m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
49°F
Overnight

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 3:00 AM EDT
Wind
12 mph S
Destination
47°F
Overnight

Cloudy

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 3:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    7.1 mi · 11 min · Robert Crain Highway

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    8.9 mi · 10 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward I 695 West: Baltimore, Towson

    1.1 mi · 1 min

  8. 8

    Merge slight right onto Baltimore Beltway

    14.8 mi · 20 min · Baltimore Beltway

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward MD 140: Pikesville, Garrison

    1189 ft · 41 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on MD 140 South: Pikesville

    599 ft · 20 sec

  11. 11

    Turn straight onto Reisterstown Road

    1.3 km · 2 min · Reisterstown Road

  12. 12

    Turn left onto East Sudbrook Lane

    54 m · 6 sec · East Sudbrook Lane

  13. 13

    Turn right

    125 m · 30 sec

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
14 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
21.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Crain Highway
21.4 mi · 33%
Robert Crain Highway
16.1 mi · 25%
Baltimore Beltway
14.8 mi · 23%
South East Crain Highway
10.8 mi · 17%
I 695 West
1.07 mi · 2%
Reisterstown Road
0.83 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Baltimore Beltway

Merge slight right onto Baltimore Beltway

14.8 mi · 00h 20m

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
01h 35m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 10m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+10.8 mi
54.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Crofton
00h 47m from Saint Charles
Leave By
3:20 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy leaving Saint Charles and Cloudy near Pikesville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 65.4 miles (105.3 km) and usually takes 01h 35m 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?

Crofton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 32.7 miles from Saint Charles and 32.7 miles from Pikesville.

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

The direct path is about 54.6 miles (87.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.8 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 3:20 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.44 one way or $18.88 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 20.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Saint Charles and Cloudy near Pikesville.

Stop Ideas Near Crofton

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Crofton, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Crofton.

RAIL

New Carrollton station

16 mi away
4300 Garden City Drive
RAIL

BWI Rail Station

21 mi away
7 Amtrak Way
RAIL

Washington Union Station

30 mi away
50 Massachusetts Ave NE
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

35 mi away
1515 North Charles Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Saint Charles and Pikesville. Straight-line distance: 54.53 mi (87.75 km).

Saint Charles

#1 Saint Charles

City in St.

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

#2 Pikesville

Location in Maryland

Population30,764
Coordinates39.3742700, -76.7224700
Altitude155
CountryUnited States
Start: Saint Charles (-76.93858, 38.60317)
End: Pikesville (-76.72247, 39.37427)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 105 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 10m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 38m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 18m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 05m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 56m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 48m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.31 gal
8.74 L · about $9.44
Round trip
$18.88
4.62 gal · 17.48 L
Estimated CO2
20.5 kg one way
Round trip: 41.1 kg / 91 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $9.44 $18.88
Mid-grade $4.60 $10.62 $21.25
Premium $4.95 $11.44 $22.89
Diesel $5.98 $13.81 $27.63

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Saint Charles and Pikesville. The current time is 22:26:26.

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.