How far is Bowie, MD from Baltimore Highlands, MD?

The driving distance from Bowie, MD to Baltimore Highlands, MD is about 25.1 miles (40.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 38m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 20.7 miles (33.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 17m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
25.07 mi
00h 38m
Flight
20.69 mi
33.29 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
20.69 mi
Kilometers
33.29 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
25.07 mi
Kilometers
40.35 km
Drive Time
00h 38m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 38m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Baltimore Highlands
Wed, Apr 15, 3:03 PM EDT
Return by in Bowie
Wed, Apr 15, 3:42 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bowie
2026-04-15T14:25
Arrive Baltimore Highlands
Wed, Apr 15, 3:03 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 38m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:39 AM to 7:39 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:12 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
Kensington
MD

Town in Montgomery County, Maryland, United States

From Bowie
12.6 mi
00h 19m
To Baltimore Highlands
12.6 mi
00h 19m

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
92°F
This Afternoon

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 1:00 PM EDT
Wind
10 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Bowie and Baltimore Highlands.

  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

    9.8 mi · 11 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward MD 648: Ferndale

    3100 ft · 1 min

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Baltimore Beltway

    1 km · 51 sec · Baltimore Beltway

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward MD 648: Ferndale

    2451 ft · 60 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on MD 648 North: Baltimore-Annapolis Boulevard, Light Rail, Police

    86 m · 7 sec

  12. 12

    Turn straight onto Baltimore Annapolis Boulevard

    1.2 mi · 3 min · Baltimore Annapolis Boulevard

  13. 13

    Continue on Annapolis Road

    2656 ft · 1 min · Annapolis Road

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Delaware Avenue

    1171 ft · 45 sec · Delaware Avenue

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Washington Street

    811 ft · 28 sec · Washington Street

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Washington Street

Car Route Details

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

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
16 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
63.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Robert Crain Highway
17 mi · 68%
North East Crain Highway
3.32 mi · 13%
Baltimore Annapolis Boulevard
1.21 mi · 5%
MD 648
1.05 mi · 4%
Collington Road
0.72 mi · 3%
Baltimore Beltway
0.62 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Robert Crain Highway

Merge slight left

9.81 mi · 00h 11m

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 38m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 18m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+4.4 mi
20.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Kensington
00h 19m from Bowie
Leave By
7:12 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Partly Cloudy leaving Bowie and Sunny near Baltimore Highlands.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Bowie to Baltimore Highlands?

The road trip is about 25.1 miles (40.4 km) and usually takes 00h 38m 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?

Kensington is a useful midpoint, sitting about 12.6 miles from Bowie and 12.6 miles from Baltimore Highlands.

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

The direct path is about 20.7 miles (33.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.4 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 7:12 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.60 one way or $7.19 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Cloudy around Bowie and Sunny near Baltimore Highlands.

Stop Ideas Near Kensington

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 Kensington and the surrounding midpoint area.
Stop photo coming soon
Scenic stop 9.9 mi away

City of Bowie

Bowie , MD
8614 Chestnut Ave, Bowie, MD 20715
Museum
Baltimore City Hall
Meeting point 14.2 mi away

Baltimore City Hall

Baltimore , MD
100 Holliday St, Baltimore, MD 21202
Rating 4.0/5 63 reviews City government office
Kenhill Center
Nearby stop 10.6 mi away

Kenhill Center

Bowie , MD
2614 Kenhill Dr, Bowie, MD 20715
Rating 4.6/5 25 reviews Community center

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

BWI Rail Station

15 mi away
7 Amtrak Way
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

25 mi away
1515 North Charles Street
RAIL

New Carrollton station

29 mi away
4300 Garden City Drive
BUS

Kent Island, MD

32 mi away
3206 Main Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Bowie and Baltimore Highlands. Straight-line distance: 20.69 mi (33.29 km).

Bowie

#1 Bowie

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

Population58,212
Coordinates38.9427800, -76.7302800
Altitude42
CountryUnited States
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#2 Baltimore Highlands

Baltimore Highlands is a place in Maryland, United States.

Population0
Coordinates39.2331600, -76.6366300
Altitude11
CountryUnited States
Start: Bowie (-76.73028, 38.94278)
End: Baltimore Highlands (-76.63663, 39.23316)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 40 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 50m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 37m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 30m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 25m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 21m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 18m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.88 gal
3.35 L · about $3.60
Round trip
$7.19
1.76 gal · 6.7 L
Estimated CO2
7.8 kg one way
Round trip: 15.6 kg / 34 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $3.60 $7.19
Mid-grade $4.60 $4.05 $8.09
Premium $4.95 $4.36 $8.72
Diesel $5.98 $5.26 $10.52

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 Baltimore Highlands. The current time is 14:25:03.

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.