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

The driving distance from Travilah, MD to Saint Charles, MD is about 54.3 miles (87.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 14m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 36.6 miles (58.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
54.33 mi
01h 14m
Flight
36.62 mi
58.93 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
36.62 mi
Kilometers
58.93 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
54.33 mi
Kilometers
87.43 km
Drive Time
01h 14m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 14m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Saint Charles
Thu, Apr 23, 1:40 AM EDT
Return by in Travilah
Thu, Apr 23, 2:54 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Travilah
2026-04-23T00:26
Arrive Saint Charles
Thu, Apr 23, 1:40 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 14m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:14 AM to 11:14 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:02 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Travilah
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
Forest Heights
MD

Town in Maryland, United States

From Travilah
26.5 mi
00h 37m
To Saint Charles
27.8 mi
00h 37m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
79°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 6 mph NW
Destination
79°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Travilah Road

    30 m · 6 sec · Travilah Road

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Glen Road

    2.2 mi · 4 min · Glen Road

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Piney Meetinghouse Road

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Piney Meetinghouse Road

  4. 4

    Turn left onto River Road

    4.9 mi · 9 min · River Road

  5. 5

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 495 South: Northern Virginia

    1831 ft · 44 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Cabin John Parkway

    77 m · 3 sec · Cabin John Parkway

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward I 495 South: Northern Virginia, Fairfax

    1185 ft · 29 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Capital Beltway

    2.2 mi · 3 min · Capital Beltway

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on Capital Beltway

    18.5 mi · 23 min · Capital Beltway

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on Capital Beltway (Local)

    4.3 mi · 6 min · Capital Beltway (Local)

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward MD 210 South: Indian Head

    783 ft · 19 sec

  12. 12

    Continue on MD 210 South: Indian Head

    1.1 mi · 2 min

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on MD 210 South

    1391 ft · 34 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto Indian Head Highway

    9.6 mi · 14 min · Indian Head Highway

  15. 15

    Continue on Berry Road

    3.9 mi · 6 min · Berry Road

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Middletown Road

    1396 ft · 34 sec · Middletown Road

  17. 17

    Turn left onto McDaniel Road

    1.9 mi · 4 min · McDaniel Road

  18. 18

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Smallwood Drive West

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Smallwood Drive West

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Crain Highway

    1.5 km · 1 min · Crain Highway

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Crain Highway

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
20 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
36.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Capital Beltway
20.8 mi · 38%
Indian Head Highway
9.59 mi · 18%
River Road
4.89 mi · 9%
Capital Beltway (Local)
4.26 mi · 8%
Berry Road
3.86 mi · 7%
Glen Road
2.21 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

Capital Beltway

Keep slight right to continue on Capital Beltway

18.5 mi · 00h 23m

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 14m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 28m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+17.7 mi
36.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Forest Heights
00h 37m from Travilah
Leave By
4:02 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Travilah and Sunny near Saint Charles.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 54.3 miles (87.4 km) and usually takes 01h 14m 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?

Forest Heights is a useful midpoint, sitting about 26.5 miles from Travilah and 27.8 miles from Saint Charles.

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

The direct path is about 36.6 miles (58.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 17.7 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 4:02 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.85 one way or $15.69 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 17.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Travilah and Sunny near Saint Charles.

Stop Ideas Near Forest Heights

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 Forest Heights and the surrounding midpoint area.
United States Capitol
Scenic stop 10.2 mi away

United States Capitol

Washington , DC
First St SE, Washington, DC 20004, United States
Rating 4.6/5 4,243 reviews Tourist attraction,Historical place,Historical landmark,Landmark,Federal government office
Stop photo coming soon
Practical stop 11.2 mi away

D C Government

Washington , DC
77 P St NE, Washington, DC 20002
Rating 5.0/5 2 reviews City government office,Telephone answering service
THEARC: Town Hall Education Arts Recreation Campus
Meeting point 10.2 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
District of Columbia Court
Nearby stop 10.1 mi away

District of Columbia Court

Washington , DC
430 E St NW #115, Washington, DC 20001
Rating 4.5/5 10 reviews City courthouse,Federal courthouse

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Forest Heights.

RAIL

Union Station

6 mi away
110 Callahan Drive
RAIL

Washington Union Station

10 mi away
50 Massachusetts Ave NE
RAIL

New Carrollton station

20 mi away
4300 Garden City Drive
RAIL

Lorton station

23 mi away
8006 Lorton Road

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Travilah and Saint Charles. Straight-line distance: 36.62 mi (58.93 km).

Travilah

#1 Travilah

Census-designated place in Montgomery County, Maryland, United States

Population12,159
Coordinates39.0690000, -77.2630400
Altitude107
CountryUnited States
Saint Charles

#2 Saint Charles

City in St.

Population36,376
Coordinates38.6031700, -76.9385800
Altitude61
CountryUnited States
Start: Travilah Road (-77.263204, 39.069023)
End: US 301 (-76.935986, 38.601566)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 87 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 48m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 21m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 05m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 54m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 46m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 40m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.92 gal
7.26 L · about $7.85
Round trip
$15.69
3.84 gal · 14.52 L
Estimated CO2
17.1 kg one way
Round trip: 34.1 kg / 75 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $7.85 $15.69
Mid-grade $4.60 $8.83 $17.66
Premium $4.95 $9.51 $19.02
Diesel $5.98 $11.48 $22.96

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 Travilah and Saint Charles. The current time is 00:26:04.

Distance to Other Cities

Planning a road trip? See the full trip guide on Trip.ovh — stops, fuel costs, weather, and departure timing.

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.