How far is Bowie, MD from Arnold, MD?
The driving distance from Bowie, MD to Arnold, MD is about 16.8 miles (27 km), with a travel time of about 00h 23m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 13.7 miles (22 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 47m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 23m.
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 Staes
Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Bowie and Arnold.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bowie and Arnold.
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Start on the route
33 m · 8 sec
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Turn right
79 m · 21 sec
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Turn left onto Evergreen Parkway
968 ft · 36 sec · Evergreen Parkway
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Turn right onto Collington Road
1.2 km · 1 min · Collington Road
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Turn left onto North East Crain Highway
2520 ft · 47 sec · North East Crain Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 50, US 301: Annapolis, Washington
714 ft · 17 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on US 50 East, US 301 North: Annapolis
3079 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto John Hanson Highway
10.8 mi · 13 min · John Hanson Highway
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Continue on Blue Star Memorial Highway
2 mi · 3 min · Blue Star Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward MD 2 North, MD 450 South: Baltimore, Naval Academy
994 ft · 24 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on MD 2 North: Baltimore
1.4 mi · 2 min
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Turn right onto Arnold Road
98 m · 19 sec · Arnold Road
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Turn left onto Baltimore Annapolis Boulevard
60 m · 9 sec · Baltimore Annapolis Boulevard
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Continue on Church Road
738 ft · 21 sec · Church Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Church Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Bowie and Arnold.
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.
John Hanson Highway
Merge slight left onto John Hanson Highway
10.8 mi · 00h 13m
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.
Partly Cloudy leaving Bowie and Mostly Sunny near Arnold.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Bowie to Arnold?
The road trip is about 16.8 miles (27 km) and usually takes 00h 23m 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?
Crownsville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 8.4 miles from Bowie and 8.4 miles from Arnold.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 13.7 miles (22 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 7:42 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.41 one way or $4.82 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Cloudy around Bowie and Mostly Sunny near Arnold.
Stop Ideas Near Crownsville
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
City of Bowie
Upper Marlboro Town Hall
Kenhill Center
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Crownsville.
BWI Rail Station
New Carrollton station
Pennsylvania Station
Kent Island, MD
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Bowie and Arnold. Straight-line distance: 13.69 mi (22.03 km).
#1 Bowie
The most populous city in Prince George's County, Maryland.
| Population | 58,212 |
| Coordinates | 38.9427800, -76.7302800 |
| Altitude | 42 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Arnold
Arnold is a place in Maryland, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 39.0320600, -76.5027400 |
| Altitude | 39 |
| Country | United States |
End: Arnold (-76.50274, 39.03206)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 27 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 33m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 25m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 20m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 16m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 14m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 12m |
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 | $2.41 | $4.82 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $2.71 | $5.43 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $2.92 | $5.85 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $3.53 | $7.06 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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