Richmond, Virginia to St. Charles, Maryland: Road Trip Guide & Distance

78.8 miles 126.8 km · straight line
98.5 miles estimated 158.5 km · driving distance
1h 59min estimated drive time
$9 - $12 estimated fuel cost
~40min flight time · usually no direct flights
21° NNE bearing direction

How far is Richmond, Virginia from St. Charles, Maryland?

The distance from Richmond, Virginia to St. Charles, Maryland is 78.8 miles (126.8 km) as the crow flies. St. Charles, Maryland is located NNE of Richmond, Virginia. By car, the driving distance is approximately 98.5 miles, taking about 1h 59min. A direct flight would take roughly 40min. Both are located in United States — Richmond, Virginia in Virginia and St. Charles, Maryland in Maryland.

This is a quick and easy drive, perfect for a day trip or weekend getaway. You can easily make the round trip in a single day. Heading East means you'll be driving into the sunrise if you start early. Keep your windshield clean for the best visibility. Given the short distance, driving or taking a train is often faster and more convenient than dealing with airport security and flight boarding times.

Coordinates come from public place data for Richmond, Virginia and St. Charles, Maryland. The driving distance is estimated from straight-line distance with a road-factor model, so confirm the route in your navigation app. Fuel, flight, bus, and train values are planning estimates and can change by date, provider, road closures, and border rules.

How to Get from Richmond, Virginia to St. Charles, Maryland

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 1h 59min $9 - $12 Flexible stops
Bus ~2h 23min $8–$15* Budget
Train ~1h 53min $12–$34* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Richmond, Virginia & St. Charles, Maryland

Quick Facts

Richmond, Virginia
37.54°N, 77.44°W
America/New_York
63m elevation
St. Charles, Maryland
38.61°N, 76.92°W
America/New_York
63m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 26 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 7 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 316 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients