How far is Bowie, MD from Jarrettsville, MD?

The driving distance from Bowie, MD to Jarrettsville, MD is about 60 miles (96.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 26m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 47.7 miles (76.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 52m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
59.96 mi
01h 26m
Flight
47.68 mi
76.73 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
47.68 mi
Kilometers
76.73 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
59.96 mi
Kilometers
96.49 km
Drive Time
01h 26m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 26m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Jarrettsville
Sun, Apr 19, 5:38 AM EDT
Return by in Bowie
Sun, Apr 19, 7:04 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bowie
2026-04-19T04:12
Arrive Jarrettsville
Sun, Apr 19, 5:38 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 26m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:26 AM to 11:26 AM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
3:38 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Bowie
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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.

Mid-route stop
Rosedale
MD

City in Mississippi, United States

From Bowie
30 mi
00h 43m
To Jarrettsville
30 mi
00h 43m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
70°F
Sunday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
9 to 15 mph W
Destination
59°F
Sunday

Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph W

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Bowie and Jarrettsville.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Bowie and Jarrettsville.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    33 m · 8 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right

    79 m · 21 sec

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Evergreen Parkway

    968 ft · 36 sec · Evergreen Parkway

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Collington Road

    1.2 km · 1 min · Collington Road

  5. 5

    Turn left onto North East Crain Highway

    3.3 mi · 5 min · North East Crain Highway

  6. 6

    Continue on Robert Crain Highway

    7.1 mi · 11 min · Robert Crain Highway

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    10.4 mi · 12 min

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Harbor Tunnel Throughway

    2 mi · 3 min · Harbor Tunnel Throughway

  9. 9

    Continue on Harbor Tunnel Thruway

    2.2 mi · 3 min · Harbor Tunnel Thruway

  10. 10

    Continue on Baltimore Harbor Tunnel

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Baltimore Harbor Tunnel

  11. 11

    Continue on Harbor Tunnel Thruway

    3.7 mi · 5 min · Harbor Tunnel Thruway

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on Express Toll Lanes

    8.5 mi · 10 min · Express Toll Lanes

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on Express Toll Lanes

    5.3 mi · 6 min · Express Toll Lanes

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight left

    902 ft · 22 sec

  15. 15

    Turn sharp left onto Mountain Road

    4.8 mi · 8 min · Mountain Road

  16. 16

    Continue on Fallston Road

    5.3 mi · 9 min · Fallston Road

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Baldwin Mill Road

    4.6 mi · 9 min · Baldwin Mill Road

  18. 18

    Turn right

    38 m · 9 sec

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Bowie and Jarrettsville.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
19 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
2 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
31.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Robert Crain Highway
17.6 mi · 29%
Express Toll Lanes
14.1 mi · 23%
Harbor Tunnel Thruway
5.91 mi · 10%
Fallston Road
5.33 mi · 9%
Mountain Road
4.78 mi · 8%
Baldwin Mill Road
4.57 mi · 8%
Longest Stretch

Robert Crain Highway

Merge slight left

10.4 mi · 00h 12m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
01h 26m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 52m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+12.3 mi
47.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Rosedale
00h 43m from Bowie
Leave By
3:38 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Rain Showers Likely leaving Bowie and Rain Showers near Jarrettsville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Bowie to Jarrettsville?

The road trip is about 60 miles (96.5 km) and usually takes 01h 26m 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?

Rosedale is a useful midpoint, sitting about 30 miles from Bowie and 30 miles from Jarrettsville.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 47.7 miles (76.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.3 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 3:38 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.66 one way or $17.32 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 18.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around Bowie and Rain Showers near Jarrettsville.

Stop Ideas Near Rosedale

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Rosedale, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Rosedale.

RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

9 mi away
1515 North Charles Street
RAIL

BWI Rail Station

21 mi away
7 Amtrak Way
RAIL

Aberdeen

37 mi away
18 East Bel Air Ave.
BUS

Kent Island, MD

46 mi away
3206 Main Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Bowie and Jarrettsville. Straight-line distance: 47.68 mi (76.73 km).

Bowie

#1 Bowie

The most populous city in Prince George's County, Maryland.

Population58,212
Coordinates38.9427800, -76.7302800
Altitude42
CountryUnited States
Jarrettsville

#2 Jarrettsville

Census designated place

Population2,916
Coordinates39.6045500, -76.4777400
Altitude204
CountryUnited States
Start: Bowie (-76.73028, 38.94278)
End: Jarrettsville (-76.47774, 39.60455)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 96 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 59m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 29m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 11m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 59m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 51m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 44m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.12 gal
8.01 L · about $8.66
Round trip
$17.32
4.24 gal · 16.02 L
Estimated CO2
18.8 kg one way
Round trip: 37.7 kg / 83 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $8.66 $17.32
Mid-grade $4.60 $9.75 $19.50
Premium $4.95 $10.50 $21.00
Diesel $5.98 $12.68 $25.36

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Maryland · Apr 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Bowie and Jarrettsville. The current time is 04:12:03.

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.