Origin
Chillum, MD
Late night in Chillum on Tuesday
Local time
4:50 AM
EDT
Current temp
67°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Chillum, MD to Saint Charles, MD
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
54m
Distance
29.5 mi
48 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 50m
★
6 AM
0h 54m
8 AM
1h 3m
10 AM
0h 57m
12 PM
0h 56m
3 PM
0h 58m
5 PM
1h 2m
8 PM
0h 51m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Chillum, MD
Jonathan Borba
Saint Charles, MD
RDNE Stock project
Trip Overview
Embarking on a journey from Chillum, Maryland, to Saint Charles, Maryland, covers a modest 29.5 miles and typically takes around 54 minutes. This drive is well-suited for a single day trip, requiring no overnight stays. Expect a fuel cost of approximately $5 for this route, which features no highway driving. The overall feel is that of a turn-heavy local drive, navigating through familiar Maryland territory. Since both your origin and destination are within the Northeast region, you'll remain in a consistent geographical and cultural setting throughout this short excursion.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Branch Avenue | 12.6 mi | 17m |
| Crain Highway | 7.3 mi | 12m |
| 18th Street Northeast | 1.6 mi | 4m |
| Naylor Road Southeast | 1.2 mi | 3m |
| 17th Street Northeast | 1.2 mi | 2m |
| Chillum Road | 1 mi | 2m |
| 17th Street Southeast | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Pennsylvania Avenue Southeast | 0.7 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
Branch Avenue
— 12.6 mi, about 17m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Chillum, MD and Saint Charles, MD.
1
Start on MD 212
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
·
Riggs Road
2
Turn sharp left onto MD 501
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Chillum Road
Use the left lane.
3
Turn right onto 19th Avenue
0.1 mi
·
18 sec
·
19th Avenue
4
Continue on Lasalle Road
0.4 mi
·
52 sec
·
Lasalle Road
5
Turn right onto Carson Circle
0.1 mi
·
19 sec
·
Carson Circle
6
Turn right onto Michigan Avenue Northeast
0.3 mi
·
59 sec
·
Michigan Avenue Northeast
7
Turn left onto Varnum Street Northeast
76 ft
·
4 sec
·
Varnum Street Northeast
8
Turn right onto 18th Street Northeast
1.6 mi
·
4 min
·
18th Street Northeast
9
Turn left onto Montana Avenue Northeast
0.2 mi
·
33 sec
·
Montana Avenue Northeast
10
Turn slight left
138 ft
·
4 sec
Use the straight / left lanes.
11
Keep slight left at fork
99 ft
·
6 sec
12
Turn right onto Montana Avenue Northeast
0.3 mi
·
30 sec
·
Montana Avenue Northeast
13
Turn right onto US 1 ALT
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Bladensburg Road Northeast
Use the right lane.
14
Turn slight left onto 17th Street Northeast
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
17th Street Northeast
Use the left / straight / right lanes.
15
At end of road, turn left onto 17th Street Northeast
0.4 mi
·
54 sec
·
17th Street Northeast
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
16
Continue on 17th Street Southeast
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
17th Street Southeast
Use the straight / right lanes.
17
At end of road, turn right onto Barney Circle Southeast
308 ft
·
10 sec
·
Barney Circle Southeast
18
Turn slight left onto Pennsylvania Avenue Southeast
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Pennsylvania Avenue Southeast
Use the left lane.
19
Take the exit
221 ft
·
8 sec
20
Continue on 25th Street Southeast
0.3 mi
·
48 sec
·
25th Street Southeast
21
Turn slight left onto Naylor Road Southeast
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Naylor Road Southeast
22
Turn left onto Marion Barry Avenue Southeast
508 ft
·
12 sec
·
Marion Barry Avenue Southeast
Use the left lane.
23
Turn right onto Naylor Road Southeast
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Naylor Road Southeast
Use the right lane.
24
At end of road, turn left onto Southern Avenue Southeast
204 ft
·
6 sec
·
Southern Avenue Southeast
Use the left lane.
25
Continue on MD 637
0.3 mi
·
52 sec
·
Naylor Road
26
Enter roundabout onto MD 637
104 ft
·
2 sec
·
Naylor Road
27
Continue on MD 637
386 ft
·
11 sec
·
Naylor Road
28
Enter roundabout onto MD 637
112 ft
·
2 sec
·
Naylor Road
29
Continue on MD 637
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
·
Naylor Road
30
Merge onto MD 5
0.3 mi
·
47 sec
·
Branch Avenue
Use the right lane.
31
Keep slight right at fork onto MD 5
12 mi
·
16 min
·
Branch Avenue
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
32
Merge onto US 301; MD 5
7.3 mi
·
12 min
·
Crain Highway
33
Arrive at destination
US 301
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 245 decision points cluster between mile 0.2 and 10 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0.2 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
MD 501 / Chillum Road
Turn sharp left onto MD 501 / Chillum Road
Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach. Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
5
1.8 mi into trip
|
~4m in
|
Michigan Avenue Northeast
Turn right onto Michigan Avenue Northeast
Navigation decision point
6
5.5 mi into trip
|
~14m in
|
17th Street Northeast
At end of road, turn left onto 17th Street Northeast
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
7
9.1 mi into trip
|
~22m in
|
Southern Avenue Southeast
At end of road, turn left onto Southern Avenue Southeast
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
6
10 mi into trip
|
~25m in
|
MD 5 / Branch Avenue
Keep slight right at fork onto MD 5 / Branch Avenue
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.89 one way
$9.78 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
10 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $5.36 | $10.71 |
| premium | $4.93 | $5.72 | $11.44 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $6.51 | $13.03 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 10.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 70% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 8.9 | 0 | $3.10 | $1.42 |
| Efficient EV | 7.4 | 0 | $2.58 | $1.18 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 11.8 | 0 | $4.13 | $1.89 |
Gas CO2
10 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (70% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Saint Charles, MD
Late night in Saint Charles on Tuesday
Local time
4:50 AM
EDT
Current temp
66°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
1 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
54m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
What kind of drive is this?
This route is characterized as a 'turn-heavy local drive,' with a 0% highway share, meaning you'll be on surface streets for the entirety of the 29.5 miles. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 12.6 miles along Branch Avenue. You can anticipate a dynamic driving experience, frequently making turns as you traverse local roads. Main thoroughfares like Branch Avenue, Crain Highway, and 18th Street Northeast will guide your way, offering a connected but not high-speed journey through communities.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
33 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 12.6 mi on Branch Avenue.
How Hard Is This Drive?
9/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.2 miles in near MD 501 / Chillum Road.
Driving Effort
9/10
Focused - lots of decisions in a short distance, but it is over quickly
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 24 decision points packed into just 29.5 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 54m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.2 miles (MD 501 / Chillum Road): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach. Lane positioning matters here; at 1.8 miles (Michigan Avenue Northeast): Navigation decision point; at 5.5 miles (17th Street Northeast): Lane positioning matters here.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 54m. Total distance: 29.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
54m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 12.6 miles on Branch Avenue. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Saint Charles, MD before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.2 miles (MD 501 / Chillum Road): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach. Lane positioning matters here; at 1.8 miles (Michigan Avenue Northeast): Navigation decision point; at 5.5 miles (17th Street Northeast): Lane positioning matters here.
Yes — Chesapeake & Ohio Canal National Historical Park. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Saint Charles, MD before heading back.
How this page is built
Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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