How far is Bowie, MD from Mount Airy, MD?
The driving distance from Bowie, MD to Mount Airy, MD is about 52.6 miles (84.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 12m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 37.6 miles (60.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 25m 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 12m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Unincorporated community in Howard 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 Mount Airy.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bowie and Mount Airy.
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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 · 34 sec · Evergreen Parkway
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Collington Road
2.4 mi · 5 min · Collington Road
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Continue on Laurel Bowie Road
8.6 mi · 13 min · Laurel Bowie Road
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Take the ramp straight toward Baltimore-Washington Parkway, Baltimore
1633 ft · 40 sec
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Merge slight left onto Baltimore-Washington Parkway
4.9 mi · 7 min · Baltimore-Washington Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward MD 32 West: Columbia
1277 ft · 31 sec
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Merge slight left onto Patuxent Freeway
5.6 mi · 8 min · Patuxent Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward Broken Land Parkway
1365 ft · 33 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on Park & Ride West Lot
532 ft · 13 sec
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Turn straight onto Broken Land Parkway
1.9 mi · 3 min · Broken Land Parkway
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Take the ramp slight right toward US 29 North: Baltimore
2617 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Columbia Pike
6.8 mi · 9 min · Columbia Pike
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Take the exit slight right toward I 70 West: Frederick
1677 ft · 41 sec
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Merge slight left
10 mi · 11 min
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Continue straight
8.8 mi · 9 min
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Take the exit slight right toward MD 27: Damascus, Mount Airy
1829 ft · 47 sec
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Continue on South Main Street
1.3 mi · 3 min · South Main Street
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Turn right onto Center Street
32 m · 6 sec · Center Street
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Turn right onto Veterans Way
36 m · 5 sec · Veterans Way
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Veterans Way
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Bowie and Mount Airy.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 70 West
Merge slight left
10 mi · 00h 11m
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 Mount Airy.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Bowie to Mount Airy?
The road trip is about 52.6 miles (84.7 km) and usually takes 01h 12m 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 26.3 miles from Bowie and 26.3 miles from Mount Airy.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 37.6 miles (60.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 15 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 4:04 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.60 one way or $15.20 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 16.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around Bowie and Rain Showers near Mount Airy.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Bowie and Mount Airy. Straight-line distance: 37.6 mi (60.51 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 Mount Airy
City in Surry County, North Carolina, United States
| Population | 9,502 |
| Coordinates | 39.3762100, -77.1547000 |
| Altitude | 238 |
| Country | United States |
End: Mount Airy (-77.1547, 39.37621)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 85 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 45m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 18m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 03m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 52m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 45m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 39m |
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 | $7.60 | $15.20 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $8.55 | $17.11 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $9.21 | $18.43 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $11.12 | $22.25 |
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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