Origin
Saint Charles, MD
Evening in Saint Charles on Thursday
Local time
7:04 PM
EDT
Current temp
69°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Saint Charles, MD to Lexington Park, MD
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
58m
Distance
38.5 mi
62 km
Drive Score
5/10
Practical drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$6
one way
EV Charging
Good
6 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 53m
★
6 AM
0h 58m
8 AM
1h 8m
10 AM
1h 1m
12 PM
1h 1m
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.
Saint Charles, MD
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Lexington Park, MD
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Trip Overview
The drive from Saint Charles, MD to Lexington Park, MD covers 38.5 miles and takes about 58m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Three Notch Road, Leonardtown Road, Billingsley Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 25.7 miles on Three Notch Road. At current regular gas prices, budget about $6.38 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 58m. Total distance: 38.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
58m 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
Turn-heavy local drive route profile with national parks nearby.
Drive Character
Expect a 58m drive with frequent turns across 38.5 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 6 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Three Notch Road is the longest continuous segment at about 25.7 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
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. The trickiest moment comes around 5.2 miles in near MD 5 / Leonardtown Road.
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 Lexington Park, MD is easy. At 58m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 5.2 miles (MD 5 / Leonardtown Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 38.4 miles (MD 235 / Three Notch Road): Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
2 of 2 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
5.2 mi into trip
|
~9m in
|
MD 5 / Leonardtown Road
Turn right onto MD 5 / Leonardtown Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
3
38.4 mi into trip
|
~57m in
|
MD 235 / Three Notch Road
Continue onto MD 235 / Three Notch Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Three Notch Road | 25.7 mi | 38m |
| Leonardtown Road | 7.6 mi | 10m |
| Billingsley Road | 4.9 mi | 8m |
| Crain Highway | 0.3 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Three Notch Road
— 25.7 mi, about 38m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Saint Charles, MD and Lexington Park, MD.
1
Start on US 301
0.3 mi
·
29 sec
·
Crain Highway
2
Turn left onto Billingsley Road
4.9 mi
·
8 min
·
Billingsley Road
3
Turn right onto MD 5
7.6 mi
·
10 min
·
Leonardtown Road
Use the right lane.
4
Continue on MD 5
26 mi
·
38 min
·
Three Notch Road
Use the left lane.
5
Continue on MD 235
0.1 mi
·
20 sec
·
Three Notch Road
Use the left lane.
6
Arrive at destination
MD 235
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 19.2 mi from Saint Charles, MD · 29m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
19 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 38.5 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 19.2 miles from Saint Charles, MD, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Lexington Park, MD
Allow a few extra minutes for the final approach into Lexington Park, 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
$6.38 one way
$12.77 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
14 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $6.99 | $13.98 |
| premium | $4.93 | $7.47 | $14.93 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $8.50 | $17.00 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$6
Estimated CO2 emission: 13.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 62% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 11.5 | 0 | $4.04 | $1.85 |
| Efficient EV | 9.6 | 0 | $3.37 | $1.54 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 15.4 | 0 | $5.39 | $2.46 |
Gas CO2
13 kg
EV CO2
5 kg (62% 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
Lexington Park, MD
Evening in Lexington Park on Thursday
Local time
7:04 PM
EDT
Current temp
52°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
17 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
58m 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 Saint Charles, MD to Lexington Park, MD covers 38.5 miles and takes about 58m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Three Notch Road, Leonardtown Road, Billingsley Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 19.2 miles from Saint Charles, MD. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $6.38 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.
The drive from Saint Charles, MD to Lexington Park, MD is easy. At 58m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
The main spots that need attention: at 5.2 miles (MD 5 / Leonardtown Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 38.4 miles (MD 235 / Three Notch Road): Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Saint Charles, MD to Lexington Park, MD does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Harriet Tubman Underground Railroad National Historical Park.
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