How far is Bowie, MD from Ilchester, MD?
The driving distance from Bowie, MD to Ilchester, MD is about 29.2 miles (47 km), with a travel time of about 00h 47m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 21.4 miles (34.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 35m 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
Driving Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 47m.
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.
Census designated place in Anne Arundel 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 Ilchester.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bowie and Ilchester.
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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 · 34 sec · Evergreen Parkway
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Collington Road
2.4 mi · 5 min · Collington Road
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Continue on Laurel Bowie Road
8.6 mi · 13 min · Laurel Bowie Road
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Take the ramp straight toward Baltimore-Washington Parkway, Baltimore
1633 ft · 40 sec
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Merge slight left onto Baltimore-Washington Parkway
9.6 mi · 13 min · Baltimore-Washington Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward MD 100 West: Ellicott City
1622 ft · 40 sec
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Merge slight left onto Paul T. Pitcher Memorial Highway
3.7 mi · 5 min · Paul T. Pitcher Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward MD 103: Meadowridge Road
795 ft · 19 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on MD 103 East
68 m · 5 sec
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Meadowridge Road
5 m · 1 sec · Meadowridge Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Meadowridge Road
1786 ft · 40 sec · Meadowridge Road
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Continue on Montgomery Road
1 mi · 2 min · Montgomery Road
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Turn right onto Ilchester Road
2.4 mi · 6 min · Ilchester Road
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Turn slight left
104 m · 38 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Bowie and Ilchester.
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-Washington Parkway
Merge slight left onto Baltimore-Washington Parkway
9.62 mi · 00h 13m
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 Ilchester.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Bowie to Ilchester?
The road trip is about 29.2 miles (47 km) and usually takes 00h 47m 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?
Maryland City is a useful midpoint, sitting about 14.6 miles from Bowie and 14.6 miles from Ilchester.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 21.4 miles (34.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.8 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:54 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.37 one way or $8.73 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9.2 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 Ilchester.
Stop Ideas Near Maryland City
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 Maryland City.
BWI Rail Station
New Carrollton station
Washington Union Station
Rockville station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Bowie and Ilchester. Straight-line distance: 21.37 mi (34.39 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 Ilchester
Ilchester is a place in Maryland, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 39.2509400, -76.7646900 |
| Altitude | 33 |
| Country | United States |
End: Ilchester (-76.76469, 39.25094)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 47 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 58m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 43m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 35m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 29m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 25m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 21m |
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 | $4.37 | $8.73 |
| Mid-grade | $4.84 | $4.99 | $9.97 |
| Premium | $5.15 | $5.30 | $10.60 |
| Diesel | $6.36 | $6.55 | $13.11 |
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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