How far is Bowie, MD from Cambridge, MD?
The driving distance from Bowie, MD to Cambridge, MD is about 69 miles (111.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 38m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 43.8 miles (70.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 17m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 38m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Patchy Frost then Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Bowie and Cambridge.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bowie and Cambridge.
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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
21.6 mi · 30 min · Blue Star Memorial Highway
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Keep slight right to continue on US 50 East: Ocean City, Rehoboth
33.6 mi · 48 min
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Turn right onto East Cedar Street
1.1 km · 2 min · East Cedar Street
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Turn left onto Race Street
935 ft · 25 sec · Race Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Race Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Bowie and Cambridge.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
US 50 East
Keep slight right to continue on US 50 East: Ocean City, Rehoboth
33.6 mi · 00h 48m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Sunny leaving Bowie and Patchy Frost then Sunny near Cambridge.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Bowie to Cambridge?
The road trip is about 69 miles (111.1 km) and usually takes 01h 38m 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?
Grasonville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 34.5 miles from Bowie and 34.5 miles from Cambridge.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 43.8 miles (70.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 25.2 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 3:12 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.97 one way or $19.94 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 21.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Bowie and Patchy Frost then Sunny near Cambridge.
Stop Ideas Near Grasonville
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Grasonville.
Kent Island, MD
Easton Airport, Maryland
Cambridge, Maryland
BWI Rail Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Bowie and Cambridge. Straight-line distance: 43.82 mi (70.52 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 Cambridge
City in Dorchester County, Maryland, United States
| Population | 12,213 |
| Coordinates | 38.5631700, -76.0788300 |
| Altitude | 6 |
| Country | United States |
End: Cambridge (-76.07883, 38.56317)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 111 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 18m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 43m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 22m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 09m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 59m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 51m |
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 | $9.97 | $19.94 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $11.22 | $22.44 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $12.09 | $24.18 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $14.59 | $29.18 |
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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