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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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 38m.
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.
Town in Montgomery County, Maryland, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Sunny
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.
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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
3.3 mi · 5 min · North East Crain Highway
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Continue on Robert Crain Highway
7.1 mi · 11 min · Robert Crain Highway
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Merge slight left
9.8 mi · 11 min
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Take the exit slight right toward MD 648: Ferndale
3100 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Baltimore Beltway
1 km · 51 sec · Baltimore Beltway
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Take the exit slight right toward MD 648: Ferndale
2451 ft · 60 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on MD 648 North: Baltimore-Annapolis Boulevard, Light Rail, Police
86 m · 7 sec
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Turn straight onto Baltimore Annapolis Boulevard
1.2 mi · 3 min · Baltimore Annapolis Boulevard
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Continue on Annapolis Road
2656 ft · 1 min · Annapolis Road
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Turn right onto Delaware Avenue
1171 ft · 45 sec · Delaware Avenue
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Turn left onto Washington Street
811 ft · 28 sec · Washington Street
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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.
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.
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.
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 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.
City of Bowie
Baltimore City Hall
Kenhill Center
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Kensington.
BWI Rail Station
Pennsylvania Station
New Carrollton station
Kent Island, MD
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Bowie and Baltimore Highlands. Straight-line distance: 20.69 mi (33.29 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 Baltimore Highlands
Baltimore Highlands is a place in Maryland, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 39.2331600, -76.6366300 |
| Altitude | 11 |
| Country | United States |
End: Baltimore Highlands (-76.63663, 39.23316)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 40 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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