How far is Bowie, MD from Mays Chapel, MD?
The driving distance from Bowie, MD to Mays Chapel, MD is about 40.9 miles (65.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 04m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 34.2 miles (55 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 09m 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 04m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in Anne Arundel 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 Mays Chapel.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bowie and Mays Chapel.
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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
8.9 mi · 10 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 695 West: Baltimore, Towson
1.1 mi · 1 min
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Merge slight right onto Baltimore Beltway
1.1 mi · 2 min · Baltimore Beltway
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Take the exit slight right toward MD 295 North: North Baltimore
1769 ft · 43 sec
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Merge slight left onto Baltimore-Washington Parkway
4 mi · 6 min · Baltimore-Washington Parkway
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Continue on Russell Street
1 mi · 2 min · Russell Street
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Continue on South Paca Street
1.4 km · 2 min · South Paca Street
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Keep slight right to continue on North Paca Street
77 m · 11 sec · North Paca Street
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Turn right onto West Madison Street
32 m · 11 sec · West Madison Street
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Turn left onto North Eutaw Street
830 ft · 25 sec · North Eutaw Street
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Turn right onto North Martin Luther King Junior Boulevard
54 m · 8 sec · North Martin Luther King Junior Boulevard
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Turn slight right onto West Read Street
79 m · 11 sec · West Read Street
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Continue on West Chase Street
623 ft · 26 sec · West Chase Street
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Turn slight left onto North Martin Luther King Junior Boulevard
127 m · 18 sec · North Martin Luther King Junior Boulevard
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Turn right onto West Biddle Street
666 ft · 29 sec · West Biddle Street
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Turn left onto North Charles Street
1174 ft · 41 sec · North Charles Street
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Take the ramp slight left toward I 83 North: Jones Falls Expressway
1097 ft · 27 sec
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Merge slight left onto Jones Falls Expressway
8.7 mi · 13 min · Jones Falls Expressway
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Continue on Falls Road
2666 ft · 55 sec · Falls Road
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Turn right onto West Seminary Avenue
1.3 mi · 3 min · West Seminary Avenue
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Turn left onto Thornton Road
764 ft · 27 sec · Thornton Road
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Turn left onto Marburg Manor Drive
2322 ft · 2 min · Marburg Manor Drive
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Continue on Marburg Manor Drive
79 m · 11 sec · Marburg Manor Drive
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Marburg Manor Drive
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Bowie and Mays Chapel.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Robert Crain Highway
Merge slight left
8.93 mi · 00h 10m
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 Mays Chapel.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Bowie to Mays Chapel?
The road trip is about 40.9 miles (65.9 km) and usually takes 01h 04m 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?
Ferndale is a useful midpoint, sitting about 20.5 miles from Bowie and 20.4 miles from Mays Chapel.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 34.2 miles (55 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.7 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 4:20 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.92 one way or $11.85 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 12.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around Bowie and Rain Showers near Mays Chapel.
Stop Ideas Near Ferndale
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 Ferndale.
BWI Rail Station
Pennsylvania Station
New Carrollton station
Kent Island, MD
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Bowie and Mays Chapel. Straight-line distance: 34.16 mi (54.97 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 Mays Chapel
Census designated place
| Population | 11,420 |
| Coordinates | 39.4331600, -76.6494100 |
| Altitude | 140 |
| Country | United States |
End: Mays Chapel (-76.64941, 39.43316)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 66 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 21m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 01m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 49m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 40m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 35m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 30m |
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 | $5.92 | $11.85 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $6.67 | $13.34 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $7.18 | $14.37 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $8.67 | $17.34 |
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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