Origin
Saint Charles, MD
Afternoon in Saint Charles on Saturday
Local time
2:57 PM
EDT
Current temp
75°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Saint Charles, MD to Arbutus, MD
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 19m
Distance
55 mi
89 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$9
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 13m
★
6 AM
1h 20m
8 AM
1h 32m
10 AM
1h 24m
12 PM
1h 23m
3 PM
1h 25m
5 PM
1h 31m
8 PM
1h 16m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Saint Charles, MD
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Arbutus, MD
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Trip Overview
The drive from Saint Charles, MD to Arbutus, MD covers 55 miles and takes about 1h 19m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Crain Highway, Branch Avenue, I 95 North for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mostly surface roads. At current regular gas prices, budget about $9.12 one way before food or hotel costs.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Crain Highway | — | — |
| Branch Avenue | — | — |
| I 95 North | — | — |
| Capital Beltway | — | — |
| MD 295 North | — | — |
| Baltimore-Washington Parkway | — | — |
| I 195 West | — | — |
| Metropolitan Boulevard | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Crain Highway
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Saint Charles, MD and Arbutus, MD.
1
Start on Crain Highway
0.3 mi
·
29 sec
·
Crain Highway
2
Continue on Crain Highway
8.0 mi
·
13 min
·
Crain Highway
3
Keep slight left to continue on Branch Avenue
9.0 mi
·
11 min
·
Branch Avenue
4
Take the exit slight right toward I 95 North, I 495 North: Baltimore, College Park
0.4 mi
·
53 sec
·
I 95 North, I 495 North: Baltimore, College Park
5
Merge slight left onto Capital Beltway
14 mi
·
19 min
·
Capital Beltway
6
Take the exit slight right toward MD 295 North: BWI Marshall Airport, Baltimore North, Baltimore-Washington Parkway
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
·
MD 295 North: BWI Marshall Airport, Baltimore North, Baltimore-Washington Parkway
7
Keep slight left to continue on MD 295 North: Baltimore, Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
·
MD 295 North: Baltimore, Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport
8
Merge slight left onto Baltimore-Washington Parkway
18 mi
·
24 min
·
Baltimore-Washington Parkway
9
Take the exit slight right toward I 195 West: Catonsville
0.3 mi
·
38 sec
·
I 195 West: Catonsville
10
Merge slight left onto Metropolitan Boulevard
1.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Metropolitan Boulevard
11
Take the exit slight right toward US 1: Elkridge
0.1 mi
·
17 sec
·
US 1: Elkridge
12
Keep slight left to continue on US 1 North: Halethorpe
338 ft
·
10 sec
·
US 1 North: Halethorpe
13
Turn left onto Washington Boulevard
0.4 mi
·
50 sec
·
Washington Boulevard
14
Keep slight right to continue on Southwestern Boulevard
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
Southwestern Boulevard
15
Turn left onto Linden Avenue
112 ft
·
5 sec
·
Linden Avenue
16
Continue on Linden Avenue
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Linden Avenue
17
Turn left onto Shelbourne Road
75 ft
·
3 sec
·
Shelbourne Road
18
Arrive at your destination
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
28 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 12 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 27.5 miles from Saint Charles, MD, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$9.12 one way
$18.24 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
19 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $9.99 | $19.97 |
| premium | $4.93 | $10.67 | $21.33 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $12.14 | $24.29 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$9
Estimated CO2 emission: 19.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 16.5 | 0 | $5.77 | $2.64 |
| Efficient EV | 13.8 | 0 | $4.81 | $2.20 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 22 | 0 | $7.70 | $3.52 |
Gas CO2
19 kg
EV CO2
6 kg (68% 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
Arbutus, MD
Afternoon in Arbutus on Saturday
Local time
2:57 PM
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
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
1h 19m 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?
55 mi in 1h 19m across surface roads — expect steady turns and local traffic rather than long highway runs.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
18 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Main road: Crain Highway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
1/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Saint Charles, MD to Arbutus, MD is easy. At 1h 19m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Saint Charles, MD to Arbutus, MD is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 19m. Total distance: 55 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 19m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Saint Charles, MD to Arbutus, MD is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Arbutus, MD before heading back.
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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