Saint Charles, Maryland to Washington DC: Road Trip Guide & Distance

21.7 miles 34.9 km · straight line
28 miles actual route 45 km · driving distance
47min estimated drive time
$3 - $3 estimated fuel cost
~33min flight time · usually no direct flights
346° NNW bearing direction

How far is Saint Charles, Maryland from Washington DC?

The distance from Saint Charles, Maryland to Washington DC is 21.7 miles (34.9 km) as the crow flies. Washington DC is located NNW of Saint Charles, Maryland. By car, the driving distance is approximately 28 miles, taking about 47min. A direct flight would take roughly 33min. Both are located in United States — Saint Charles, Maryland in Maryland and Washington DC in District of Columbia.

This is a very short trip, perfect for a quick morning drive or an easy commute. Since you'll be heading mostly West, pack a good pair of sunglasses if you plan to drive during the late afternoon to avoid the harsh sun glare. 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 Saint Charles, Maryland and Washington DC. The driving distance uses an OSRM road-route result when route data is available. Fuel, flight, bus, and train values are planning estimates and can change by date, provider, road closures, and border rules.

How to Get from Saint Charles, Maryland to Washington DC

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 47min $3 - $3 Flexible stops

Suggested Stops Between Saint Charles, Maryland & Washington DC

Quick Facts

Saint Charles, Maryland
38.60°N, 76.94°W
America/New_York
61m elevation
Washington DC
38.91°N, 77.04°W
America/New_York
7m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 7 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 2 hours
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM