How far is Bowie, MD from Herald Harbor, MD?
The driving distance from Bowie, MD to Herald Harbor, MD is about 16.3 miles (26.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 31m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 11.6 miles (18.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 02m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
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Halfway Point
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Census place in Maryland, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Bowie and Herald Harbor.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bowie and Herald Harbor.
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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
6 mi · 10 min · Robert Crain Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 97 South: Annapolis
1.3 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto Patuxent Freeway
2074 ft · 32 sec · Patuxent Freeway
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Merge slight left
1.2 km · 52 sec
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Take the exit slight right toward MD 178: Crownsville
1 mi · 2 min
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Continue on Generals Highway
1381 ft · 31 sec · Generals Highway
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Turn left onto Herald Harbor Road
1.4 mi · 3 min · Herald Harbor Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Herald Harbor Road
1.1 km · 2 min · Herald Harbor Road
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Continue on Hall Road
137 m · 20 sec · Hall Road
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Turn sharp left onto Buttonwood Trail
1152 ft · 51 sec · Buttonwood Trail
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Continue on Kyle Road
605 ft · 27 sec · Kyle Road
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Keep slight right to continue on Kyle Road
1591 ft · 1 min · Kyle Road
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Turn left onto Hazel Trail
8 m · 1 sec · Hazel Trail
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Hazel Trail
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Bowie and Herald Harbor.
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
Continue on Robert Crain Highway
5.98 mi · 00h 10m
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.
Rain Showers Likely leaving Bowie and Showers And Thunderstorms near Herald Harbor.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Bowie to Herald Harbor?
The road trip is about 16.3 miles (26.3 km) and usually takes 00h 31m 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?
Crofton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 8.1 miles from Bowie and 8.1 miles from Herald Harbor.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 11.6 miles (18.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.7 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 EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:28 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.37 one way or $4.74 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around Bowie and Showers And Thunderstorms near Herald Harbor.
Stop Ideas Near Crofton
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
City of Bowie
Riverdale Park Town Hall
Town Hall Liquor And Bar
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Crofton.
New Carrollton station
BWI Rail Station
Washington Union Station
Pennsylvania Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Bowie and Herald Harbor. Straight-line distance: 11.56 mi (18.6 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 Herald Harbor
Census designated place
| Population | 2,603 |
| Coordinates | 39.0537200, -76.5691300 |
| Altitude | 15 |
| Country | United States |
End: Herald Harbor (-76.56913, 39.05372)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 26 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 32m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 24m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 19m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 16m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 14m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 12m |
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 | $2.37 | $4.74 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $2.67 | $5.33 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $2.87 | $5.75 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $3.47 | $6.94 |
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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