How far is Bowie, MD from Crisfield, MD?
The driving distance from Bowie, MD to Crisfield, MD is about 133.9 miles (215.5 km), with a travel time of about 03h 05m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 81.5 miles (131.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 10m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 05m.
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Halfway Point
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Bowie and Crisfield.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bowie and Crisfield.
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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
6.9 mi · 10 min
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Turn left onto Queen Anne Highway
6.2 mi · 9 min · Queen Anne Highway
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Continue on Shore Highway
5.3 mi · 7 min · Shore Highway
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Take the exit slight right
1.4 mi · 2 min
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Turn slight right onto Franklin Street
2205 ft · 51 sec · Franklin Street
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Turn right onto South 5th Avenue
1.1 km · 2 min · South 5th Avenue
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Turn left onto Legion Road
86 m · 8 sec · Legion Road
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Turn right onto Shore Highway
8.1 mi · 11 min · Shore Highway
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Continue on Seashore Highway
7.5 mi · 9 min · Seashore Highway
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Market Street
2366 ft · 46 sec · Market Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto South Main Street
1.6 mi · 2 min · South Main Street
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Turn right onto Sussex Highway
18.9 mi · 26 min · Sussex Highway
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Continue on North Salisbury Boulevard
3.8 mi · 5 min · North Salisbury Boulevard
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Take the exit straight toward US 13, US 50
82 m · 7 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on US 13, US 50 East: Norfolk, Ocean City
1.3 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto Salisbury Bypass
10.6 mi · 12 min · Salisbury Bypass
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Continue on South Fruitland Boulevard
3146 ft · 41 sec · South Fruitland Boulevard
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Continue on Ocean Highway
11.9 mi · 16 min · Ocean Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward Crisfield Highway
13 mi · 19 min · Crisfield Highway
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Continue on Maryland Avenue
1.6 km · 2 min · Maryland Avenue
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Turn left onto North 4th Street
50 m · 11 sec · North 4th Street
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Continue on North 4th Street
122 m · 18 sec · North 4th Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North 4th Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Bowie and Crisfield.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Blue Star Memorial Highway
Continue on Blue Star Memorial Highway
21.6 mi · 00h 30m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Rain Showers Likely leaving Bowie and Rain Showers near Crisfield.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Bowie to Crisfield?
The road trip is about 133.9 miles (215.5 km) and usually takes 03h 05m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Federalsburg is a useful midpoint, sitting about 66.9 miles from Bowie and 67 miles from Crisfield.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 81.5 miles (131.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 52.4 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:50 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $19.33 one way or $38.65 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 42 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around Bowie and Rain Showers near Crisfield.
Stop Ideas Near Federalsburg
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 Federalsburg.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Bowie and Crisfield. Straight-line distance: 81.5 mi (131.16 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 Crisfield
City in Somerset County, Maryland, United States
| Population | 2,534 |
| Coordinates | 37.9834600, -75.8538200 |
| Altitude | 1 |
| Country | United States |
End: Crisfield (-75.85382, 37.98346)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 216 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 27m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 20m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 40m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 13m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 54m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 40m |
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 | $19.33 | $38.65 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $21.75 | $43.51 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $23.43 | $46.86 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $28.29 | $56.57 |
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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