How far is Saint Charles, MD from Severn, MD?
The driving distance from Saint Charles, MD to Severn, MD is about 46.5 miles (74.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 11m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 39.1 miles (62.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 22m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 11m.
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.
Town in Maryland, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Saint Charles and Severn.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Saint Charles and Severn.
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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
6.5 mi · 10 min · Robert Crain Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward MD 32 West: Fort Meade, Odenton
1672 ft · 41 sec
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Merge slight left onto Patuxent Freeway
3.4 mi · 5 min · Patuxent Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward MD 170: Odenton, Severn
2195 ft · 54 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on MD 170 North: Telegraph Road, Severn
156 m · 13 sec
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Turn straight onto Telegraph Road
2.5 mi · 4 min · Telegraph Road
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Turn left onto Reece Road
1.4 km · 2 min · Reece Road
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Turn right onto Severn Road
43 m · 5 sec · Severn Road
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Turn right onto Severn Station Road
1204 ft · 55 sec · Severn Station Road
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Continue on Severn Station Road
12 m · 2 sec · Severn Station Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Severn Station Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Saint Charles and Severn.
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 Clear leaving Saint Charles and Partly Cloudy near Severn.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Saint Charles to Severn?
The road trip is about 46.5 miles (74.9 km) and usually takes 01h 11m 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 23.2 miles from Saint Charles and 23.2 miles from Severn.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 39.1 miles (62.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.4 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 4:08 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.70 one way or $13.40 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 14.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Clear around Saint Charles and Partly Cloudy near Severn.
Stop Ideas Near Upper Marlboro
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 Upper Marlboro.
New Carrollton station
Washington Union Station
Union Station
BWI Rail Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Saint Charles and Severn. Straight-line distance: 39.08 mi (62.9 km).
#1 Saint Charles
City in St.
| Population | 36,376 |
| Coordinates | 38.6031700, -76.9385800 |
| Altitude | 61 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Severn
Census-designated place in Anne Arundel County, Maryland, United States
| Population | 44,231 |
| Coordinates | 39.1370500, -76.6983000 |
| Altitude | 49 |
| Country | United States |
End: Severn (-76.6983, 39.13705)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 75 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 32m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 09m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 55m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 46m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 39m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 34m |
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 | $6.70 | $13.40 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $7.54 | $15.08 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $8.12 | $16.25 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $9.81 | $19.61 |
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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