How far is Annapolis, MD from Bowleys Quarters, MD?

The driving distance from Annapolis, MD to Bowleys Quarters, MD is about 41.8 miles (67.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 59m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 25.2 miles (40.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 59m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
41.81 mi
00h 59m
Flight
25.25 mi
40.63 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
25.25 mi
Kilometers
40.63 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
41.81 mi
Kilometers
67.29 km
Drive Time
00h 59m

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 59m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bowleys Quarters
Sun, Apr 19, 7:49 AM EDT
Return by in Annapolis
Sun, Apr 19, 8:48 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Annapolis
2026-04-19T06:49
Arrive Bowleys Quarters
Sun, Apr 19, 7:49 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 59m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:00 AM to 11:00 AM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
4:30 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Annapolis
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Ferndale
MD

Town in Anne Arundel County, Maryland, United States

From Annapolis
20.9 mi
00h 29m
To Bowleys Quarters
20.9 mi
00h 29m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
65°F
Sunday

Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 18 mph NW
Destination
64°F
Sunday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 13 mph W

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Annapolis and Bowleys Quarters.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Annapolis and Bowleys Quarters.

  1. 1

    Start on School Street

    42 m · 6 sec · School Street

  2. 2

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Church Circle

    24 m · 2 sec · College Avenue

  3. 3

    Exit the rotary onto College Avenue

    105 m · 7 sec · College Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Bladen Street

    1489 ft · 41 sec · Bladen Street

  5. 5

    Continue on Roscoe Rowe Boulevard

    1.4 mi · 3 min · Roscoe Rowe Boulevard

  6. 6

    Take the ramp straight

    2017 ft · 53 sec

  7. 7

    Continue on John Hanson Highway

    1.8 mi · 2 min · John Hanson Highway

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward I 97 North: Baltimore

    1.5 km · 1 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on I 97 North: Baltimore

    1 km · 51 sec

  10. 10

    Continue straight

    6 mi · 7 min

  11. 11

    Keep slight left

    11.9 mi · 14 min

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto Harbor Tunnel Throughway

    2 mi · 3 min · Harbor Tunnel Throughway

  13. 13

    Continue on Harbor Tunnel Thruway

    2.2 mi · 3 min · Harbor Tunnel Thruway

  14. 14

    Continue on Baltimore Harbor Tunnel

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Baltimore Harbor Tunnel

  15. 15

    Continue on Harbor Tunnel Thruway

    2.9 mi · 4 min · Harbor Tunnel Thruway

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward US 40 East: Pulaski Highway

    817 ft · 20 sec

  17. 17

    Keep slight left to continue on US 40 East: Pulaski Highway

    132 m · 12 sec

  18. 18

    Turn straight onto Pulaski Highway

    4.8 mi · 8 min · Pulaski Highway

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight right toward MD 700

    1000 ft · 17 sec

  20. 20

    Continue on Martin Boulevard

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Martin Boulevard

  21. 21

    Turn straight onto MD 150 East: Chase

    620 ft · 23 sec

  22. 22

    Turn straight onto Eastern Boulevard

    2.1 mi · 4 min · Eastern Boulevard

  23. 23

    Turn slight right

    46 m · 8 sec

  24. 24

    Turn slight right onto Carroll Island Road

    1.1 km · 2 min · Carroll Island Road

  25. 25

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Carroll Island Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Annapolis and Bowleys Quarters.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
25 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
1 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
59.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 97 North
19.4 mi · 46%
Harbor Tunnel Thruway
5.03 mi · 12%
Pulaski Highway
4.81 mi · 11%
Eastern Boulevard
2.09 mi · 5%
Harbor Tunnel Throughway
2.02 mi · 5%
John Hanson Highway
1.82 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

I 97 North

Keep slight left

11.9 mi · 00h 14m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
00h 59m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 00m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+16.6 mi
25.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Ferndale
00h 29m from Annapolis
Leave By
4:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Rain Showers leaving Annapolis and Showers And Thunderstorms near Bowleys Quarters.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Annapolis to Bowleys Quarters?

The road trip is about 41.8 miles (67.3 km) and usually takes 00h 59m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Ferndale is a useful midpoint, sitting about 20.9 miles from Annapolis and 20.9 miles from Bowleys Quarters.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 25.2 miles (40.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 16.6 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.

When is the best time to leave for this route?

A good departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:30 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.05 one way or $12.09 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 13.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers around Annapolis and Showers And Thunderstorms near Bowleys Quarters.

Stop Ideas Near Ferndale

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Ferndale and the surrounding midpoint area.
Stop photo coming soon
Scenic stop 14.3 mi away

City of Bowie

Bowie , MD
8614 Chestnut Ave, Bowie, MD 20715
Museum
Baltimore City Hall
Meeting point 7.8 mi away

Baltimore City Hall

Baltimore , MD
100 Holliday St, Baltimore, MD 21202
Rating 4.0/5 63 reviews City government office
Stop photo coming soon
Nearby stop 5 mi away

Relay Town Hall

Halethorpe , MD
1710 Arlington Ave, Halethorpe, MD 21227
Event venue

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Ferndale.

RAIL

BWI Rail Station

5 mi away
7 Amtrak Way
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

14 mi away
1515 North Charles Street
RAIL

New Carrollton station

32 mi away
4300 Garden City Drive
BUS

Kent Island, MD

42 mi away
3206 Main Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Annapolis and Bowleys Quarters. Straight-line distance: 25.25 mi (40.63 km).

Annapolis

#1 Annapolis

City in and county seat of Anne Arundel County, Maryland, United States, and Maryland federated state capital city

Population39,524
Coordinates38.9785900, -76.4918400
Altitude12
CountryUnited States
Bowleys Quarters

#2 Bowleys Quarters

Census designated place

Population6,755
Coordinates39.3353900, -76.3902400
Altitude14
CountryUnited States
Start: Annapolis (-76.49184, 38.97859)
End: Bowleys Quarters (-76.39024, 39.33539)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 67 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 23m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 02m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 50m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 41m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 35m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 31m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.48 gal
5.59 L · about $6.05
Round trip
$12.09
2.96 gal · 11.18 L
Estimated CO2
13.2 kg one way
Round trip: 26.3 kg / 58 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $6.05 $12.09
Mid-grade $4.60 $6.81 $13.61
Premium $4.95 $7.33 $14.66
Diesel $5.98 $8.85 $17.70

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Maryland · Apr 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Annapolis and Bowleys Quarters. The current time is 06:49:19.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.