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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
59.93 mi
01h 30m
Flight
49.03 mi
78.91 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
49.03 mi
Kilometers
78.91 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
59.93 mi
Kilometers
96.44 km
Drive Time
01h 30m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 30m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Lexington Park
Sun, Apr 19, 2:29 AM EDT
Return by in Bowie
Sun, Apr 19, 4:00 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bowie
2026-04-19T00:58
Arrive Lexington Park
Sun, Apr 19, 2:29 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 30m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:31 AM to 11:31 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:28 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
Prince Frederick
MD

Town in Calvert County, Maryland, United States

From Bowie
30 mi
00h 45m
To Lexington Park
30 mi
00h 45m

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
68°F
Sunday

Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 21 mph W

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.

  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 km · 1 min · Collington Road

  5. 5

    Turn right onto North West Crain Highway

    7.1 mi · 10 min · North West Crain Highway

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Village Drive West

    70 m · 11 sec · Village Drive West

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Old Crain Highway

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Old Crain Highway

  8. 8

    Continue on Marlboro Pike

    1.2 km · 2 min · Marlboro Pike

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Green Landing Road

    1334 ft · 38 sec · Green Landing Road

  10. 10

    Take the ramp left toward MD 4 South

    1567 ft · 38 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto Stephanie Roper Highway

    3.1 mi · 4 min · Stephanie Roper Highway

  12. 12

    Continue on Southern Maryland Boulevard

    10.2 mi · 14 min · Southern Maryland Boulevard

  13. 13

    Continue on North Solomons Island Road

    9 mi · 13 min · North Solomons Island Road

  14. 14

    Continue on South Solomons Island Road

    18.6 mi · 27 min · South Solomons Island Road

  15. 15

    Continue on Thomas Johnson Bridge

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Thomas Johnson Bridge

  16. 16

    Continue on Patuxent Beach Road

    2.4 mi · 4 min · Patuxent Beach Road

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Three Notch Road

    4.7 mi · 9 min · Three Notch Road

  18. 18

    Continue on Three Notch Road

    628 ft · 21 sec · Three Notch Road

  19. 19

    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.

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
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
1 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
31.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
South Solomons Island Road
18.6 mi · 31%
Southern Maryland Boulevard
10.2 mi · 17%
North Solomons Island Road
8.96 mi · 15%
North West Crain Highway
7.14 mi · 12%
Three Notch Road
4.78 mi · 8%
Stephanie Roper Highway
3.06 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

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.

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 30m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 02m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+10.9 mi
49 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Prince Frederick
00h 45m from Bowie
Leave By
3:28 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

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).

Bowie

#1 Bowie

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

Population58,212
Coordinates38.9427800, -76.7302800
Altitude42
CountryUnited States
Lexington Park

#2 Lexington Park

Census designated place

Population11,626
Coordinates38.2667900, -76.4538400
Altitude36
CountryUnited States
Start: Bowie (-76.73028, 38.94278)
End: Lexington Park (-76.45384, 38.26679)

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
2.11 gal
8 L · about $8.62
Round trip
$17.24
4.22 gal · 16 L
Estimated CO2
18.8 kg one way
Round trip: 37.5 kg / 83 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in Maryland · Apr 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Bowie and Lexington Park. The current time is 00:58:28.

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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.