How far is Bowie, MD from Leonardtown, MD?
The driving distance from Bowie, MD to Leonardtown, MD is about 57 miles (91.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 25m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 45.3 miles (72.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 51m 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.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 25m.
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.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Bowie and Leonardtown.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bowie and Leonardtown.
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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 km · 1 min · Collington Road
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Turn right onto North West Crain Highway
7.5 mi · 11 min · North West Crain Highway
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Continue on Crain Highway
15.5 mi · 22 min · Crain Highway
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Take the exit slight left toward Lexington Park, Leonardtown
1536 ft · 39 sec
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Merge slight right onto Mattawoman Beantown Road
3.2 mi · 5 min · Mattawoman Beantown Road
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Turn left onto Leonardtown Road
10.7 mi · 15 min · Leonardtown Road
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Continue on Three Notch Road
6.9 mi · 10 min · Three Notch Road
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Turn right onto Point Lookout Road
11.7 mi · 19 min · Point Lookout Road
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Turn right onto Washington Street
2132 ft · 1 min · Washington Street
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Turn left onto Fenwick Street
17 m · 1 sec · Fenwick Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Fenwick Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Bowie and Leonardtown.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
Crain Highway
Continue on Crain Highway
15.5 mi · 00h 22m
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.
Rain Showers Likely leaving Bowie and Showers And Thunderstorms near Leonardtown.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Bowie to Leonardtown?
The road trip is about 57 miles (91.8 km) and usually takes 01h 25m 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?
Saint Charles is a useful midpoint, sitting about 28.5 miles from Bowie and 28.5 miles from Leonardtown.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 45.3 miles (72.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.7 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 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 $8.21 one way or $16.43 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 17.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around Bowie and Showers And Thunderstorms near Leonardtown.
Stop Ideas Near Saint Charles
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 Saint Charles.
Union Station
Lorton station
Woodbridge station
Quantico
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Bowie and Leonardtown. Straight-line distance: 45.3 mi (72.91 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 Leonardtown
Town in Maryland, United States
| Population | 3,912 |
| Coordinates | 38.2912400, -76.6357900 |
| Altitude | 26 |
| Country | United States |
End: Leonardtown (-76.63579, 38.29124)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 92 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 53m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 25m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 08m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 57m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 48m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 42m |
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 | $8.21 | $16.43 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $9.24 | $18.49 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $9.96 | $19.92 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $12.02 | $24.04 |
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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