How far is Bowie, MD from Lexington Park, MD?
The driving distance from Bowie, MD to Lexington Park, MD is about 59.9 miles (96.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 30m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 49 miles (78.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 01m 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
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 30m.
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.
Town in Calvert County, Maryland, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Bowie and Lexington Park.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bowie and Lexington Park.
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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
7.1 mi · 10 min · North West Crain Highway
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Turn left onto Village Drive West
70 m · 11 sec · Village Drive West
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Turn right onto Old Crain Highway
1.1 mi · 2 min · Old Crain Highway
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Continue on Marlboro Pike
1.2 km · 2 min · Marlboro Pike
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Turn right onto Green Landing Road
1334 ft · 38 sec · Green Landing Road
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Take the ramp left toward MD 4 South
1567 ft · 38 sec
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Merge slight left onto Stephanie Roper Highway
3.1 mi · 4 min · Stephanie Roper Highway
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Continue on Southern Maryland Boulevard
10.2 mi · 14 min · Southern Maryland Boulevard
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Continue on North Solomons Island Road
9 mi · 13 min · North Solomons Island Road
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Continue on South Solomons Island Road
18.6 mi · 27 min · South Solomons Island Road
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Continue on Thomas Johnson Bridge
1.4 mi · 2 min · Thomas Johnson Bridge
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Continue on Patuxent Beach Road
2.4 mi · 4 min · Patuxent Beach Road
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Turn left onto Three Notch Road
4.7 mi · 9 min · Three Notch Road
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Continue on Three Notch Road
628 ft · 21 sec · Three Notch Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Three Notch Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Bowie and Lexington Park.
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.
South Solomons Island Road
Continue on South Solomons Island Road
18.6 mi · 00h 27m
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 Rain Showers near Lexington Park.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Bowie to Lexington Park?
The road trip is about 59.9 miles (96.4 km) and usually takes 01h 30m 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?
Prince Frederick is a useful midpoint, sitting about 30 miles from Bowie and 30 miles from Lexington Park.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 49 miles (78.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.9 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 3:28 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.62 one way or $17.24 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 Lexington Park.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Bowie and Lexington Park. Straight-line distance: 49.03 mi (78.91 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 Lexington Park
Census designated place
| Population | 11,626 |
| Coordinates | 38.2667900, -76.4538400 |
| Altitude | 36 |
| Country | United States |
End: Lexington Park (-76.45384, 38.26679)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 96 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $4.09 | $8.62 | $17.24 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $9.70 | $19.41 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $10.45 | $20.91 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $12.62 | $25.24 |
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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