How far is Bowie, MD from Chesapeake Ranch Estates, MD?

The driving distance from Bowie, MD to Chesapeake Ranch Estates, MD is about 50.9 miles (81.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 17m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 44.6 miles (71.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 34m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
50.91 mi
01h 17m
Flight
44.53 mi
71.67 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
44.53 mi
Kilometers
71.67 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
50.91 mi
Kilometers
81.93 km
Drive Time
01h 17m

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 17m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Chesapeake Ranch Estates
Wed, Apr 15, 7:30 PM EDT
Return by in Bowie
Wed, Apr 15, 8:48 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bowie
2026-04-15T18:13
Arrive Chesapeake Ranch Estates
Wed, Apr 15, 7:30 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 17m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:17 AM to 11:17 AM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
3:56 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Bowie
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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.

Mid-route stop
Huntingtown Town Center
MD

City in United States of America

From Bowie
25.5 mi
00h 38m
To Chesapeake Ranch Estates
25.4 mi
00h 38m

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
87°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 7 mph SW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Bowie and Chesapeake Ranch Estates.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Bowie and Chesapeake Ranch Estates.

  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 km · 1 min · Collington Road

  5. 5

    Turn right onto North West Crain Highway

    7.1 mi · 10 min · North West Crain Highway

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Village Drive West

    70 m · 11 sec · Village Drive West

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Old Crain Highway

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Old Crain Highway

  8. 8

    Continue on Marlboro Pike

    1.2 km · 2 min · Marlboro Pike

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Green Landing Road

    1334 ft · 38 sec · Green Landing Road

  10. 10

    Take the ramp left toward MD 4 South

    1567 ft · 38 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto Stephanie Roper Highway

    3.1 mi · 4 min · Stephanie Roper Highway

  12. 12

    Continue on Southern Maryland Boulevard

    10.2 mi · 14 min · Southern Maryland Boulevard

  13. 13

    Continue on North Solomons Island Road

    9 mi · 13 min · North Solomons Island Road

  14. 14

    Continue on South Solomons Island Road

    15.2 mi · 21 min · South Solomons Island Road

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight left

    72 m · 12 sec

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Rousby Hall Road

    1.4 mi · 3 min · Rousby Hall Road

  17. 17

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Rousby Hall Road

    55 m · 4 sec · Rousby Hall Road

  18. 18

    Exit the roundabout onto Rousby Hall Road

    1.4 km · 2 min · Rousby Hall Road

  19. 19

    Turn left onto Coyote Trail

    2342 ft · 2 min · Coyote Trail

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Catalina Drive

    153 m · 14 sec · Catalina Drive

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Catalina Drive

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Bowie and Chesapeake Ranch Estates.

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
21 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
1 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
41.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
South Solomons Island Road
15.2 mi · 30%
Southern Maryland Boulevard
10.2 mi · 20%
North Solomons Island Road
8.96 mi · 18%
North West Crain Highway
7.14 mi · 14%
Stephanie Roper Highway
3.06 mi · 6%
Rousby Hall Road
2.34 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

South Solomons Island Road

Continue on South Solomons Island Road

15.2 mi · 00h 21m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
01h 17m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 34m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+6.3 mi
44.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Huntingtown Town Center
00h 38m from Bowie
Leave By
3:56 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Cloudy leaving Bowie and Mostly Sunny near Chesapeake Ranch Estates.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Bowie to Chesapeake Ranch Estates?

The road trip is about 50.9 miles (81.9 km) and usually takes 01h 17m 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?

Huntingtown Town Center is a useful midpoint, sitting about 25.5 miles from Bowie and 25.4 miles from Chesapeake Ranch Estates.

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

The direct path is about 44.6 miles (71.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.3 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 3:56 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.35 one way or $14.71 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 16 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Cloudy around Bowie and Mostly Sunny near Chesapeake Ranch Estates.

Stop Ideas Near Huntingtown Town Center

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Huntingtown Town Center, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Huntingtown Town Center.

RAIL

New Carrollton station

43 mi away
4300 Garden City Drive
RAIL

Union Station

44 mi away
110 Callahan Drive
RAIL

Washington Union Station

46 mi away
50 Massachusetts Ave NE
BUS

Kent Island, MD

50 mi away
3206 Main Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Bowie and Chesapeake Ranch Estates. Straight-line distance: 44.53 mi (71.67 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 Chesapeake Ranch Estates

Chesapeake Ranch Estates is a place in Maryland, United States.

Population0
Coordinates38.3462400, -76.4177300
Altitude30
CountryUnited States
Start: Bowie (-76.73028, 38.94278)
End: Chesapeake Ranch Estates (-76.41773, 38.34624)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 82 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 41m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 16m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 01m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 50m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 43m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 38m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.8 gal
6.8 L · about $7.35
Round trip
$14.71
3.6 gal · 13.6 L
Estimated CO2
16 kg one way
Round trip: 32 kg / 71 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $7.35 $14.71
Mid-grade $4.60 $8.28 $16.56
Premium $4.95 $8.92 $17.83
Diesel $5.98 $10.76 $21.53

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 Chesapeake Ranch Estates. The current time is 18:13:53.

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.