How far is Bowie, MD from Charles Village, MD?
The driving distance from Bowie, MD to Charles Village, MD is about 30.9 miles (49.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 49m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 27 miles (43.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 39m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST.
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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 00h 49m.
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.
Town in Maryland, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Bowie and Charles Village.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bowie and Charles Village.
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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
8.9 mi · 10 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 695 West: Baltimore, Towson
1.1 mi · 1 min
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Merge slight right onto Baltimore Beltway
1.1 mi · 2 min · Baltimore Beltway
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Take the exit slight right toward MD 295 North: North Baltimore
1769 ft · 43 sec
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Merge slight left onto Baltimore-Washington Parkway
4 mi · 6 min · Baltimore-Washington Parkway
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Continue on Russell Street
1 mi · 2 min · Russell Street
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Continue on South Paca Street
1.4 km · 2 min · South Paca Street
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Keep slight right to continue on North Paca Street
77 m · 11 sec · North Paca Street
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Turn right onto West Madison Street
32 m · 11 sec · West Madison Street
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Turn left onto North Eutaw Street
830 ft · 25 sec · North Eutaw Street
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Turn right onto North Martin Luther King Junior Boulevard
54 m · 8 sec · North Martin Luther King Junior Boulevard
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Turn slight right onto West Read Street
79 m · 11 sec · West Read Street
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Continue on West Chase Street
623 ft · 26 sec · West Chase Street
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Turn slight left onto North Martin Luther King Junior Boulevard
127 m · 18 sec · North Martin Luther King Junior Boulevard
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Turn right onto West Biddle Street
1448 ft · 55 sec · West Biddle Street
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Turn left onto North Calvert Street
1.3 mi · 4 min · North Calvert Street
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Turn right onto East 28th Street
118 m · 18 sec · East 28th Street
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Turn left onto Guilford Avenue
121 m · 14 sec · Guilford Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Guilford Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Bowie and Charles Village.
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
8.93 mi · 00h 10m
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 Sunny near Charles Village.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Bowie to Charles Village?
The road trip is about 30.9 miles (49.8 km) and usually takes 00h 49m 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?
Somerset is a useful midpoint, sitting about 15.5 miles from Bowie and 15.5 miles from Charles Village.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 27 miles (43.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.9 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 EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:50 PM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.30 one way or $8.60 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Bowie and Sunny near Charles Village.
Stop Ideas Near Somerset
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 Somerset.
BWI Rail Station
Pennsylvania Station
New Carrollton station
Kent Island, MD
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Bowie and Charles Village. Straight-line distance: 27.02 mi (43.48 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 Charles Village
Charles Village is a place in Maryland, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 39.3231600, -76.6133000 |
| Altitude | 65 |
| Country | United States |
End: Charles Village (-76.6133, 39.32316)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 50 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 01m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 46m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 37m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 30m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 26m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 23m |
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 | $3.94 | $4.30 | $8.60 |
| Mid-grade | $4.56 | $4.97 | $9.94 |
| Premium | $4.88 | $5.32 | $10.64 |
| Diesel | $6.29 | $6.86 | $13.72 |
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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