How far is Bowie, MD from Chester, MD?
The driving distance from Bowie, MD to Chester, MD is about 27.6 miles (44.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 39m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 23.8 miles (38.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 18m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EST.
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 39m.
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.
City in and county seat of Anne Arundel County, Maryland, United States, and Maryland federated state capital city
Route Weather Snapshot
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Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Bowie and Chester.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bowie and Chester.
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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
14.4 mi · 21 min · Blue Star Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward Cox Neck Road
671 ft · 42 sec
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Turn left onto Postal Road
45 m · 4 sec · Postal Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Postal Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Bowie and Chester.
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.
Blue Star Memorial Highway
Continue on Blue Star Memorial Highway
14.4 mi · 00h 21m
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.
Sunny leaving Bowie and Sunny near Chester.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Bowie to Chester?
The road trip is about 27.6 miles (44.4 km) and usually takes 00h 39m 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?
Annapolis is a useful midpoint, sitting about 13.8 miles from Bowie and 13.8 miles from Chester.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 23.8 miles (38.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.8 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 EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:12 PM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.82 one way or $7.65 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Bowie and Sunny near Chester.
Stop Ideas Near Annapolis
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
City of Bowie
Annapolis City Hall
Kenhill Center
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Annapolis.
Kent Island, MD
BWI Rail Station
New Carrollton station
Pennsylvania Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Bowie and Chester. Straight-line distance: 23.79 mi (38.29 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 Chester
Chester is a place in Maryland, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 38.9753900, -76.2894000 |
| Altitude | 2 |
| Country | United States |
End: Chester (-76.2894, 38.97539)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 44 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 55m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 41m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 33m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 27m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 23m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 20m |
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 | $3.82 | $7.65 |
| Mid-grade | $4.56 | $4.42 | $8.85 |
| Premium | $4.88 | $4.73 | $9.47 |
| Diesel | $6.29 | $6.11 | $12.21 |
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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