How far is Bowie, MD from Hunt Valley, MD?
The driving distance from Bowie, MD to Hunt Valley, MD is about 48.7 miles (78.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 11m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 38.8 miles (62.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 22m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 01h 11m.
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.
Village in Frederick County, Maryland, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny
Patchy Fog then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Bowie and Hunt Valley.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bowie and Hunt Valley.
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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
20.7 mi · 28 min · Baltimore Beltway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 83 North: Timonium, York PA
1.4 mi · 2 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Timonium, Timonium Road East
1352 ft · 33 sec
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Turn straight onto West Timonium Road
1921 ft · 1 min · West Timonium Road
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Turn left onto York Road
3.7 mi · 7 min · York Road
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Turn right onto Ashland Road
2275 ft · 47 sec · Ashland Road
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Turn straight onto Paper Mill Road
1461 ft · 35 sec · Paper Mill Road
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Turn left onto Hunters Run Drive
570 ft · 25 sec · Hunters Run Drive
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Hunters Run Drive
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Bowie and Hunt Valley.
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.
Baltimore Beltway
Merge slight right onto Baltimore Beltway
20.7 mi · 00h 28m
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.
Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny leaving Bowie and Patchy Fog then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Hunt Valley.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Bowie to Hunt Valley?
The road trip is about 48.7 miles (78.3 km) and usually takes 01h 11m 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?
Rosemont is a useful midpoint, sitting about 24.4 miles from Bowie and 24.3 miles from Hunt Valley.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 38.8 miles (62.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.9 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 EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:08 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.29 one way or $14.59 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 15.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny around Bowie and Patchy Fog then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Hunt Valley.
Stop Ideas Near Rosemont
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 Rosemont.
BWI Rail Station
Pennsylvania Station
New Carrollton station
Kent Island, MD
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Bowie and Hunt Valley. Straight-line distance: 38.79 mi (62.42 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 Hunt Valley
Hunt Valley is a place in Maryland, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 39.4998300, -76.6410800 |
| Altitude | 91 |
| Country | United States |
End: Hunt Valley (-76.64108, 39.49983)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 78 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 37m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 13m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 58m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 48m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 41m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 36m |
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 | $4.24 | $7.29 | $14.59 |
| Mid-grade | $4.84 | $8.33 | $16.66 |
| Premium | $5.15 | $8.85 | $17.70 |
| Diesel | $6.36 | $10.94 | $21.89 |
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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