How far is Baden, MD from Bowie, MD?
The driving distance from Baden, MD to Bowie, MD is about 24.4 miles (39.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 36m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 19.8 miles (31.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 12m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 36m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Census designated place in Maryland, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Partly Cloudy
Driving Route Map
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Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Baden and Bowie.
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Start on Aquasco Road
20 m · 1 sec · Aquasco Road
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Continue on Brandywine Road
6 mi · 10 min · Brandywine Road
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Turn right onto Crain Highway
12.6 mi · 18 min · Crain Highway
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Continue on South East Crain Highway
7.4 mi · 10 min · South East Crain Highway
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Take the exit slight left toward MD 197 North
809 ft · 24 sec
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Turn straight onto Collington Road
1.1 km · 1 min · Collington Road
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Turn left onto Evergreen Parkway
1025 ft · 40 sec · Evergreen Parkway
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Turn right
79 m · 20 sec
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Turn left
33 m · 8 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Baden and Bowie.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
Crain Highway
Turn right onto Crain Highway
12.6 mi · 00h 18m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Mostly Sunny leaving Baden and Partly Cloudy near Bowie.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Baden to Bowie?
The road trip is about 24.4 miles (39.3 km) and usually takes 00h 36m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Rosaryville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 13.6 miles from Baden and 10.9 miles from Bowie.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 19.8 miles (31.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.6 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:18 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.51 one way or $7.03 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Baden and Partly Cloudy near Bowie.
Stop Ideas Near Rosaryville
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
United States Capitol
D C Government
THEARC: Town Hall Education Arts Recreation Campus
Kenhill Center
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Rosaryville.
New Carrollton station
Union Station
Washington Union Station
Lorton station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Baden and Bowie. Straight-line distance: 19.75 mi (31.79 km).
#1 Baden
Baden is a place in Maryland, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 38.6592800, -76.7777500 |
| Altitude | 63 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Bowie
The most populous city in Prince George's County, Maryland.
| Population | 58,212 |
| Coordinates | 38.9427800, -76.7302800 |
| Altitude | 42 |
| Country | United States |
End: (-76.730357, 38.94261)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 39 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 48m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 36m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 29m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 24m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 20m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 18m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $4.09 | $3.51 | $7.03 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $3.96 | $7.91 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $4.26 | $8.52 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $5.14 | $10.29 |
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 15, 2026
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