How far is Bowie, MD from Linganore, MD?

The driving distance from Bowie, MD to Linganore, MD is about 59.3 miles (95.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 27m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 42.9 miles (69 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 54m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
59.3 mi
01h 27m
Flight
42.86 mi
68.97 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
42.86 mi
Kilometers
68.97 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
59.3 mi
Kilometers
95.44 km
Drive Time
01h 27m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 27m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Linganore
Sun, Nov 8, 5:07 PM EST
Return by in Bowie
Sun, Nov 8, 6:35 PM EST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bowie
2026-11-08T15:40
Arrive Linganore
Sun, Nov 8, 5:07 PM EST
Route Timing
01h 27m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:27 AM to 11:27 AM EST

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

Leave by
3:36 PM EST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Bowie
9:30 PM EST
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
Ellicott City
MD

Unincorporated community in Howard County, Maryland, United States

From Bowie
29.6 mi
00h 43m
To Linganore
29.6 mi
00h 43m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
63ยฐF
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, Nov 8 6:00 AM EST
Wind
9 to 13 mph W
Destination
62ยฐF
Today

Sunny

Starts
Sun, Nov 8 11:00 AM EST
Wind
6 to 10 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    33 m ยท 8 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right

    79 m ยท 21 sec

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Evergreen Parkway

    968 ft ยท 34 sec ยท Evergreen Parkway

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Collington Road

    2.4 mi ยท 5 min ยท Collington Road

  5. 5

    Continue on Laurel Bowie Road

    8.6 mi ยท 13 min ยท Laurel Bowie Road

  6. 6

    Take the ramp straight toward Baltimore-Washington Parkway, Baltimore

    1633 ft ยท 40 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Baltimore-Washington Parkway

    4.9 mi ยท 7 min ยท Baltimore-Washington Parkway

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward MD 32 West: Columbia

    1277 ft ยท 31 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Patuxent Freeway

    5.6 mi ยท 8 min ยท Patuxent Freeway

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward Broken Land Parkway

    1365 ft ยท 33 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on Park & Ride West Lot

    532 ft ยท 13 sec

  12. 12

    Turn straight onto Broken Land Parkway

    1.9 mi ยท 3 min ยท Broken Land Parkway

  13. 13

    Take the ramp slight right toward US 29 North: Baltimore

    2617 ft ยท 1 min

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto Columbia Pike

    6.8 mi ยท 9 min ยท Columbia Pike

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward I 70 West: Frederick

    1677 ft ยท 41 sec

  16. 16

    Merge slight left

    10 mi ยท 11 min

  17. 17

    Continue straight

    8.8 mi ยท 9 min

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward MD 27: Damascus, Mount Airy

    1829 ft ยท 47 sec

  19. 19

    Continue on South Main Street

    1.4 mi ยท 3 min ยท South Main Street

  20. 20

    Turn left onto Prospect Road

    1.6 mi ยท 3 min ยท Prospect Road

  21. 21

    Continue on Old Annapolis Road

    1 km ยท 1 min ยท Old Annapolis Road

  22. 22

    Turn right onto Woodville Road

    2.1 mi ยท 5 min ยท Woodville Road

  23. 23

    Turn left onto Glissans Mill Road

    2.3 mi ยท 6 min ยท Glissans Mill Road

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m ยท 1 sec ยท Glissans Mill Road

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
24 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
10
4 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
40.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 70 West
19.1 mi ยท 32%
Laurel Bowie Road
8.58 mi ยท 14%
Columbia Pike
6.81 mi ยท 11%
Patuxent Freeway
5.58 mi ยท 9%
Baltimore-Washington Parkway
5.24 mi ยท 9%
Collington Road
2.36 mi ยท 4%
Longest Stretch

I 70 West

Merge slight left

10 mi ยท 00h 11m

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 27m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 54m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+16.4 mi
42.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Ellicott City
00h 43m from Bowie
Leave By
3:36 PM EST
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Bowie and Sunny near Linganore.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 59.3 miles (95.4 km) and usually takes 01h 27m 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?

Ellicott City is a useful midpoint, sitting about 29.6 miles from Bowie and 29.6 miles from Linganore.

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

The direct path is about 42.9 miles (69 km), while the road route adds roughly 16.4 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 EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:36 PM EST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.21 one way or $16.42 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 18.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Bowie and Sunny near Linganore.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Bowie and Linganore. Straight-line distance: 42.86 mi (68.97 km).

Bowie

#1 Bowie

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

Population58,212
Coordinates38.9427800, -76.7302800
Altitude42
CountryUnited States
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#2 Linganore

Linganore is a place in Maryland, United States.

Population0
Coordinates39.4403800, -77.2080400
Altitude147
CountryUnited States
Start: Bowie (-76.73028, 38.94278)
End: Linganore (-77.20804, 39.44038)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 95 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 58m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 28m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 11m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 59m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 50m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 44m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.09 gal
7.92 L ยท about $8.21
Round trip
$16.42
4.18 gal ยท 15.84 L
Estimated CO2
18.6 kg one way
Round trip: 37.1 kg / 82 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.93 $8.21 $16.42
Mid-grade $4.55 $9.52 $19.03
Premium $4.87 $10.18 $20.35
Diesel $6.28 $13.13 $26.27

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 ยท Nov 08, 2026

There is no time difference between Bowie and Linganore. The current time is 15:40:28.

Distance to Other Cities

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