How far is Saint Charles, MD from White Oak, MD?
The driving distance from Saint Charles, MD to White Oak, MD is about 39.9 miles (64.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 57m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 30.3 miles (48.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 55m 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 00h 57m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in Prince George's County, 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 White Oak.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Saint Charles and White Oak.
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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 left to continue on Branch Avenue
9 mi · 12 min · Branch Avenue
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Take the exit slight right toward I 95 North, I 495 North: Baltimore, College Park
2193 ft · 53 sec
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Merge slight left onto Capital Beltway
18.3 mi · 25 min · Capital Beltway
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Keep slight left to continue on Capital Beltway
1.6 mi · 2 min · Capital Beltway
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Take the exit slight right toward MD 650 North: New Hampshire Avenue, White Oak
1952 ft · 47 sec
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Turn slight right onto New Hampshire Avenue
1.6 mi · 3 min · New Hampshire Avenue
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Turn left onto Lockwood Drive
593 ft · 25 sec · Lockwood Drive
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Turn right
118 m · 31 sec
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Turn right
42 m · 10 sec
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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 White Oak.
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.
Capital Beltway
Merge slight left onto Capital Beltway
18.3 mi · 00h 25m
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.
Sunny leaving Saint Charles and Mostly Sunny near White Oak.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Saint Charles to White Oak?
The road trip is about 39.9 miles (64.2 km) and usually takes 00h 57m 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?
Morningside is a useful midpoint, sitting about 19.9 miles from Saint Charles and 19.9 miles from White Oak.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 30.3 miles (48.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.6 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 $5.76 one way or $11.52 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 12.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Saint Charles and Mostly Sunny near White Oak.
Stop Ideas Near Morningside
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
United States Capitol
D C Government
THEARC: Town Hall Education Arts Recreation Campus
Town Hall Liquor And Bar
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Morningside.
Washington Union Station
New Carrollton station
Union Station
Lorton station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Saint Charles and White Oak. Straight-line distance: 30.31 mi (48.78 km).
#1 Saint Charles
City in St.
| Population | 36,376 |
| Coordinates | 38.6031700, -76.9385800 |
| Altitude | 61 |
| Country | United States |
#2 White Oak
Unincorporated area in Montgomery County, Maryland, United States
| Population | 19,020 |
| Coordinates | 39.0398300, -76.9930300 |
| Altitude | 113 |
| Country | United States |
End: White Oak (-76.99303, 39.03983)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 64 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 19m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 59m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 47m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 39m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 34m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 29m |
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 | $5.76 | $11.52 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $6.48 | $12.97 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $6.99 | $13.97 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $8.43 | $16.86 |
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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