How far is Bowie, MD from Lake Shore, MD?
The driving distance from Bowie, MD to Lake Shore, MD is about 22.9 miles (36.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 39m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 17.4 miles (28 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 18m 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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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Bowie and Lake Shore.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bowie and Lake Shore.
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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
1.3 mi · 1 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Severna Park, Millersville, Veterans Highway, Benfield Boulevard
1977 ft · 48 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on Veterans Highway, Benfield Boulevard, Severna Park
46 m · 6 sec
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Turn left onto Veterans Highway
729 ft · 26 sec · Veterans Highway
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Turn right onto Benfield Boulevard
2751 ft · 53 sec · Benfield Boulevard
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Turn left onto Governor Stone Parkway
1.1 mi · 3 min · Governor Stone Parkway
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At the end of the road, turn right onto East West Boulevard
1.2 mi · 3 min · East West Boulevard
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward East West Boulevard
70 m · 5 sec · East West Boulevard
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Exit the roundabout onto East West Boulevard
2387 ft · 51 sec · East West Boulevard
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Turn right onto Ritchie Highway
1.4 km · 1 min · Ritchie Highway
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Turn left onto Magothy Bridge Road
3 mi · 5 min · Magothy Bridge Road
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Turn slight right onto MD 100 East
546 ft · 20 sec
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Turn straight onto Paul T. Pitcher Memorial Highway
1.3 km · 1 min · Paul T. Pitcher Memorial Highway
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Turn straight onto Mountain Road
1.5 mi · 3 min · Mountain Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Mountain Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Bowie and Lake Shore.
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
7.15 mi · 00h 11m
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.
Chance Rain Showers leaving Bowie and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Lake Shore.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Bowie to Lake Shore?
The road trip is about 22.9 miles (36.8 km) and usually takes 00h 39m 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?
Arden on the Severn is a useful midpoint, sitting about 11.4 miles from Bowie and 11.4 miles from Lake Shore.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 17.4 miles (28 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.5 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 7:12 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.31 one way or $6.62 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Bowie and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Lake Shore.
Stop Ideas Near Arden on the Severn
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
City of Bowie
Laurel City Mayor
Kenhill Center
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Arden on the Severn.
BWI Rail Station
Pennsylvania Station
New Carrollton station
Kent Island, MD
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Bowie and Lake Shore. Straight-line distance: 17.39 mi (27.98 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 Lake Shore
City in Cass County, Minnesota, United States of America
| Population | 19,477 |
| Coordinates | 39.1070500, -76.4849600 |
| Altitude | 17 |
| Country | United States |
End: Lake Shore (-76.48496, 39.10705)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 37 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 45m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 34m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 27m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 22m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 19m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 17m |
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 | $3.31 | $6.62 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $3.73 | $7.45 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $4.01 | $8.03 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $4.84 | $9.69 |
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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