Origin
Parole, MD
Late night in Parole on Saturday
Local time
5:18 AM
EDT
Current temp
73°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Parole, MD to Saint Charles, MD
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
57m
Distance
40.3 mi
65 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$7
one way
EV Charging
Fair
3 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 53m
★
6 AM
0h 58m
8 AM
1h 7m
10 AM
1h 1m
12 PM
1h 0m
3 PM
1h 2m
5 PM
1h 7m
8 PM
0h 55m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Parole, MD
Mikhail Nilov
Saint Charles, MD
RDNE Stock project
Trip Overview
The drive from Parole, MD to Saint Charles, MD covers 40.3 miles and takes about 57m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Crain Highway, John Hanson Highway, North West Crain Highway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 20.8 miles on Crain Highway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $6.68 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 57m. Total distance: 40.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
57m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 57m drive with frequent turns across 40.3 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 10 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Crain Highway is the longest continuous segment at about 20.8 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
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 450 / West Street.
Driving Effort
7/10
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 7 decision points packed into just 40.3 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 57m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.2 miles (MD 450 / West Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 1.1 miles: Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 10.3 miles (US 301): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 7 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
0.2 mi into trip
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~0m in
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MD 450 / West Street
At end of road, turn left onto MD 450 / West Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
8
1.1 mi into trip
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~2m in
Take the ramp toward US 50 West, US 301 South: Washington
Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / left lanes.
Toward US 50 West, US 301 South: Washington
8
10.3 mi into trip
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~13m in
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US 301
Take the exit onto US 301 toward MD 3, US 301: Crofton, Richmond
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 13A-B-C
Toward MD 3, US 301: Crofton, Richmond
8
10.5 mi into trip
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~13m in
|
US 301
Keep slight left at fork onto US 301 toward US 301 South: Richmond
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 13A
Toward US 301 South: Richmond
8
10.9 mi into trip
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~14m in
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US 301
Keep slight right at fork onto US 301 toward US 301 South: Richmond
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Exit 13A
Toward US 301 South: Richmond
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Parole, MD to Saint Charles, MD, road signs begin pointing toward Richmond along the way.
Richmond
10.3 mi in
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~13m
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via US 301
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Crain Highway | 20.8 mi | 30m |
| John Hanson Highway | 9.1 mi | 10m |
| North West Crain Highway | 8.3 mi | 11m |
| US 301 | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| West Street | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| Hicks Avenue | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Crain Highway
— 20.8 mi, about 30m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Parole, MD and Saint Charles, MD.
1
Start on Hicks Avenue
0.2 mi
·
40 sec
·
Hicks Avenue
2
At end of road, turn left onto MD 450
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
West Street
Use the straight lane.
3
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
Toward US 50 West, US 301 South: Washington
Use the straight / left lanes.
4
Merge onto US 50; US 301
9.1 mi
·
10 min
·
John Hanson Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
Take the exit onto US 301
0.2 mi
·
14 sec
·
US 301
Exit 13A-B-C
Toward MD 3, US 301: Crofton, Richmond
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Keep slight left at fork onto US 301
0.4 mi
·
34 sec
·
US 301
Exit 13A
Toward US 301 South: Richmond
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Keep slight right at fork onto US 301
0.3 mi
·
41 sec
·
US 301
Exit 13A
Toward US 301 South: Richmond
Use the right lane.
8
Merge onto US 301
8.3 mi
·
11 min
·
North West Crain Highway
Use the straight lane.
9
Continue on US 301
21 mi
·
30 min
·
Crain Highway
Use the straight lane.
10
Arrive at destination
US 301
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 20.2 mi from Parole, MD · 27m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
20 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 40 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 20.2 miles from Parole, MD, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Saint Charles, MD
Allow a few extra minutes for the final approach into Saint Charles, MD if you are unfamiliar with the area.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$6.68 one way
$13.36 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
14 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $7.32 | $14.63 |
| premium | $4.93 | $7.82 | $15.63 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $8.90 | $17.80 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$7
Estimated CO2 emission: 14.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 12.1 | 0 | $4.23 | $1.93 |
| Efficient EV | 10.1 | 0 | $3.53 | $1.61 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 16.1 | 0 | $5.64 | $2.58 |
Gas CO2
14 kg
EV CO2
5 kg (64% 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 Saturday
Local time
5:18 AM
EDT
Current temp
75°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
2 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
57m 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Parole, MD to Saint Charles, MD covers 40.3 miles and takes about 57m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Crain Highway, John Hanson Highway, North West Crain Highway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 20.2 miles from Parole, MD. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $6.68 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
This is a short but busy drive. With 7 decision points packed into just 40.3 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 57m.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.2 miles (MD 450 / West Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 1.1 miles: Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 10.3 miles (US 301): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
On the drive from Parole, MD to Saint Charles, MD, road signs begin pointing toward Richmond along the way.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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