How far is Bowie, MD from Aberdeen, MD?

The driving distance from Bowie, MD to Aberdeen, MD is about 57.5 miles (92.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 16m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 49.5 miles (79.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 33m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
57.5 mi
01h 16m
Flight
49.52 mi
79.69 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
49.52 mi
Kilometers
79.69 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
57.5 mi
Kilometers
92.53 km
Drive Time
01h 16m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 01h 16m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Aberdeen
Wed, Apr 15, 10:02 AM EDT
Return by in Bowie
Wed, Apr 15, 11:19 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bowie
2026-04-15T08:45
Arrive Aberdeen
Wed, Apr 15, 10:02 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 16m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:17 AM to 11:17 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:56 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Bowie
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

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

Mid-route stop
Dundalk
MD

Census-designated place in Maryland, United States

From Bowie
28.8 mi
00h 38m
To Aberdeen
28.8 mi
00h 38m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
68°F
Overnight

Partly Cloudy

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 3:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 mph SW
Destination
86°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 8 mph SW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Bowie and Aberdeen.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Bowie and Aberdeen.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    33 m · 8 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right

    79 m · 21 sec

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Evergreen Parkway

    968 ft · 36 sec · Evergreen Parkway

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Collington Road

    1.2 km · 1 min · Collington Road

  5. 5

    Turn left onto North East Crain Highway

    3.3 mi · 5 min · North East Crain Highway

  6. 6

    Continue on Robert Crain Highway

    7.1 mi · 11 min · Robert Crain Highway

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    10.4 mi · 12 min

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Harbor Tunnel Throughway

    2 mi · 3 min · Harbor Tunnel Throughway

  9. 9

    Continue on Harbor Tunnel Thruway

    2.2 mi · 3 min · Harbor Tunnel Thruway

  10. 10

    Continue on Baltimore Harbor Tunnel

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Baltimore Harbor Tunnel

  11. 11

    Continue on Harbor Tunnel Thruway

    3.7 mi · 5 min · Harbor Tunnel Thruway

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on Express Toll Lanes

    8.5 mi · 10 min · Express Toll Lanes

  13. 13

    Keep slight right

    91 m · 4 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight right onto John F. Kennedy Memorial Highway

    15.3 mi · 18 min · John F. Kennedy Memorial Highway

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward MD 22: Aberdeen, Churchville

    1572 ft · 38 sec

  16. 16

    Keep slight right to continue on MD 22: Aberdeen, Churchville

    1329 ft · 32 sec

  17. 17

    Keep slight right to continue on MD 132: Aberdeen Town Center

    810 ft · 20 sec

  18. 18

    Turn straight onto West Bel Air Avenue

    1.7 mi · 3 min · West Bel Air Avenue

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Bel Air Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Bowie and Aberdeen.

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
19 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
3 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
33 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Robert Crain Highway
17.6 mi · 31%
John F. Kennedy Memorial Highway
15.3 mi · 27%
Express Toll Lanes
8.6 mi · 15%
Harbor Tunnel Thruway
5.91 mi · 10%
North East Crain Highway
3.32 mi · 6%
Harbor Tunnel Throughway
2.02 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

John F. Kennedy Memorial Highway

Merge slight right onto John F. Kennedy Memorial Highway

15.3 mi · 00h 18m

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
01h 16m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 34m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+8 mi
49.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Dundalk
00h 38m from Bowie
Leave By
3:56 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Cloudy leaving Bowie and Mostly Sunny near Aberdeen.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Bowie to Aberdeen?

The road trip is about 57.5 miles (92.5 km) and usually takes 01h 16m 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?

Dundalk is a useful midpoint, sitting about 28.8 miles from Bowie and 28.8 miles from Aberdeen.

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

The direct path is about 49.5 miles (79.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 8 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 3:56 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.29 one way or $16.59 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 18 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Cloudy around Bowie and Mostly Sunny near Aberdeen.

Stop Ideas Near Dundalk

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Dundalk, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

11 mi away
1515 North Charles Street
RAIL

BWI Rail Station

16 mi away
7 Amtrak Way
BUS

Kent Island, MD

40 mi away
3206 Main Street
RAIL

Aberdeen

42 mi away
18 East Bel Air Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Bowie and Aberdeen. Straight-line distance: 49.52 mi (79.69 km).

Bowie

#1 Bowie

The most populous city in Prince George's County, Maryland.

Population58,212
Coordinates38.9427800, -76.7302800
Altitude42
CountryUnited States
Aberdeen

#2 Aberdeen

City in Harford County, Maryland, United States

Population15,964
Coordinates39.5095600, -76.1641200
Altitude29
CountryUnited States
Start: Bowie (-76.73028, 38.94278)
End: Aberdeen (-76.16412, 39.50956)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 93 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 54m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 26m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 08m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 57m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 49m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 43m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.03 gal
7.68 L · about $8.29
Round trip
$16.59
4.06 gal · 15.36 L
Estimated CO2
18 kg one way
Round trip: 36.1 kg / 80 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $8.29 $16.59
Mid-grade $4.60 $9.34 $18.67
Premium $4.95 $10.06 $20.11
Diesel $5.98 $12.14 $24.28

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

There is no time difference between Bowie and Aberdeen. The current time is 08:45:55.

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.