How far is Bowie, MD from New Windsor, MD?
The driving distance from Bowie, MD to New Windsor, MD is about 63.1 miles (101.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 32m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 46.1 miles (74.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 04m 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 32m.
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.
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 New Windsor.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bowie and New Windsor.
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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
3.5 mi · 4 min
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Take the exit slight right toward MD 94: Woodbine, Lisbon
2198 ft · 47 sec
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Keep slight right
84 m · 7 sec
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Turn straight onto Woodbine Road
1022 ft · 20 sec · Woodbine Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Woodbine Road
25 m · 2 sec · Woodbine Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Woodbine Road
7.1 mi · 12 min · Woodbine Road
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Turn left onto West Liberty Road
1.8 mi · 3 min · West Liberty Road
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Turn right onto Ridge Road
2.1 mi · 3 min · Ridge Road
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Turn left onto Marston Road
3 mi · 5 min · Marston Road
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Continue on Marston Road
1.3 km · 1 min · Marston Road
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Turn right onto New Windsor Road
1.8 mi · 3 min · New Windsor Road
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Continue on High Street
916 ft · 24 sec · High Street
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Turn left onto Church Street
17 m · 2 sec · Church Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Church Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Bowie and New Windsor.
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.
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.
Sunny leaving Bowie and Sunny near New Windsor.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Bowie to New Windsor?
The road trip is about 63.1 miles (101.6 km) and usually takes 01h 32m 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 31.6 miles from Bowie and 31.6 miles from New Windsor.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 46.1 miles (74.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 17 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 3:26 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.11 one way or $18.22 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 19.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Bowie and Sunny near New Windsor.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Bowie and New Windsor. Straight-line distance: 46.07 mi (74.15 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 New Windsor
Town in Carroll County, Maryland, United States
| Population | 1,404 |
| Coordinates | 39.5420500, -77.1080400 |
| Altitude | 152 |
| Country | United States |
End: New Windsor (-77.10804, 39.54205)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 102 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 06m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 34m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 15m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 03m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 54m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 47m |
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 | $9.11 | $18.22 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $10.26 | $20.51 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $11.05 | $22.09 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $13.34 | $26.67 |
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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