How far is Bowie, MD from Arden on the Severn, MD?

The driving distance from Bowie, MD to Arden on the Severn, MD is about 14.8 miles (23.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 27m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 11.7 miles (18.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 54m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
14.77 mi
00h 27m
Flight
11.77 mi
18.94 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
11.77 mi
Kilometers
18.94 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
14.77 mi
Kilometers
23.77 km
Drive Time
00h 27m

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 27m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Arden on the Severn
Wed, Apr 15, 11:07 AM EDT
Return by in Bowie
Wed, Apr 15, 11:34 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bowie
2026-04-15T10:39
Arrive Arden on the Severn
Wed, Apr 15, 11:07 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 27m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:27 AM to 7:27 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:36 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Bowie
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

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
Crofton
MD

Census place in Maryland, USA

From Bowie
7.4 mi
00h 13m
To Arden on the Severn
7.4 mi
00h 13m

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
88°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 Arden on the Severn.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Bowie and Arden on the Severn.

  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

    5.7 mi · 9 min · Robert Crain Highway

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Millersville Road

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Millersville Road

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on Millersville Road

    2603 ft · 1 min · Millersville Road

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Generals Highway

    1.1 km · 1 min · Generals Highway

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Sunrise Beach Road

    1.9 mi · 4 min · Sunrise Beach Road

  11. 11

    Continue on Omar Drive

    2736 ft · 1 min · Omar Drive

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Shore View Circle

    17 m · 2 sec · Shore View Circle

  13. 13

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Shore View Circle

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
13 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
87.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Robert Crain Highway
5.67 mi · 38%
North East Crain Highway
3.32 mi · 23%
Sunrise Beach Road
1.93 mi · 13%
Millersville Road
1.64 mi · 11%
Collington Road
0.72 mi · 5%
Generals Highway
0.7 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

Robert Crain Highway

Continue on Robert Crain Highway

5.67 mi · 00h 09m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 27m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 54m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+3.1 mi
11.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Crofton
00h 13m from Bowie
Leave By
7:36 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Partly Cloudy leaving Bowie and Mostly Sunny near Arden on the Severn.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Bowie to Arden on the Severn?

The road trip is about 14.8 miles (23.8 km) and usually takes 00h 27m 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?

Crofton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 7.4 miles from Bowie and 7.4 miles from Arden on the Severn.

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

The direct path is about 11.7 miles (18.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.1 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 7:36 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.12 one way or $4.25 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 4.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Cloudy around Bowie and Mostly Sunny near Arden on the Severn.

Stop Ideas Near Crofton

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 Crofton and the surrounding midpoint area.
Stop photo coming soon
Scenic stop 5.2 mi away

City of Bowie

Bowie , MD
8614 Chestnut Ave, Bowie, MD 20715
Museum
Riverdale Park Town Hall
Meeting point 13.8 mi away

Riverdale Park Town Hall

Riverdale , MD
5008 Queensbury Rd, Riverdale, MD 20737
Rating 3.8/5 5 reviews City Hall
Town Hall Liquor And Bar
Nearby stop 13.6 mi away

Town Hall Liquor And Bar

College Park , MD
8135 Baltimore Ave, College Park, MD 20740
Rating 4.3/5 319 reviews Liquor store,Bar

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

New Carrollton station

16 mi away
4300 Garden City Drive
RAIL

BWI Rail Station

21 mi away
7 Amtrak Way
RAIL

Washington Union Station

30 mi away
50 Massachusetts Ave NE
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

35 mi away
1515 North Charles Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Bowie and Arden on the Severn. Straight-line distance: 11.77 mi (18.94 km).

Bowie

#1 Bowie

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

Population58,212
Coordinates38.9427800, -76.7302800
Altitude42
CountryUnited States
Arden on the Severn

#2 Arden on the Severn

Census designated place

Population1,953
Coordinates39.0659400, -76.5788500
Altitude14
CountryUnited States
Start: Bowie (-76.73028, 38.94278)
End: Arden on the Severn (-76.57885, 39.06594)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 24 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 29m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 22m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 17m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 14m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 12m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 11m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.52 gal
1.97 L · about $2.12
Round trip
$4.25
1.04 gal · 3.94 L
Estimated CO2
4.6 kg one way
Round trip: 9.2 kg / 20 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $2.12 $4.25
Mid-grade $4.60 $2.39 $4.78
Premium $4.95 $2.58 $5.15
Diesel $5.98 $3.11 $6.22

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 Arden on the Severn. The current time is 10:39:55.

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.