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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
63.14 mi
01h 32m
Flight
46.07 mi
74.15 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
46.07 mi
Kilometers
74.15 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
63.14 mi
Kilometers
101.62 km
Drive Time
01h 32m

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 32m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in New Windsor
Thu, Apr 23, 5:48 AM EDT
Return by in Bowie
Thu, Apr 23, 7:20 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bowie
2026-04-23T04:15
Arrive New Windsor
Thu, Apr 23, 5:48 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 32m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:32 AM to 11:32 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:26 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
Ellicott City
MD

Unincorporated community in Howard County, Maryland, United States

From Bowie
31.6 mi
00h 46m
To New Windsor
31.6 mi
00h 46m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
77°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 mph NW
Destination
76°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph NW

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.

  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 · 34 sec · Evergreen Parkway

  4. 4

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

    2.4 mi · 5 min · Collington Road

  5. 5

    Continue on Laurel Bowie Road

    8.6 mi · 13 min · Laurel Bowie Road

  6. 6

    Take the ramp straight toward Baltimore-Washington Parkway, Baltimore

    1633 ft · 40 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Baltimore-Washington Parkway

    4.9 mi · 7 min · Baltimore-Washington Parkway

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward MD 32 West: Columbia

    1277 ft · 31 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Patuxent Freeway

    5.6 mi · 8 min · Patuxent Freeway

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward Broken Land Parkway

    1365 ft · 33 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on Park & Ride West Lot

    532 ft · 13 sec

  12. 12

    Turn straight onto Broken Land Parkway

    1.9 mi · 3 min · Broken Land Parkway

  13. 13

    Take the ramp slight right toward US 29 North: Baltimore

    2617 ft · 1 min

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto Columbia Pike

    6.8 mi · 9 min · Columbia Pike

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward I 70 West: Frederick

    1677 ft · 41 sec

  16. 16

    Merge slight left

    10 mi · 11 min

  17. 17

    Continue straight

    3.5 mi · 4 min

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward MD 94: Woodbine, Lisbon

    2198 ft · 47 sec

  19. 19

    Keep slight right

    84 m · 7 sec

  20. 20

    Turn straight onto Woodbine Road

    1022 ft · 20 sec · Woodbine Road

  21. 21

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Woodbine Road

    25 m · 2 sec · Woodbine Road

  22. 22

    Exit the roundabout onto Woodbine Road

    7.1 mi · 12 min · Woodbine Road

  23. 23

    Turn left onto West Liberty Road

    1.8 mi · 3 min · West Liberty Road

  24. 24

    Turn right onto Ridge Road

    2.1 mi · 3 min · Ridge Road

  25. 25

    Turn left onto Marston Road

    3 mi · 5 min · Marston Road

  26. 26

    Continue on Marston Road

    1.3 km · 1 min · Marston Road

  27. 27

    Turn right onto New Windsor Road

    1.8 mi · 3 min · New Windsor Road

  28. 28

    Continue on High Street

    916 ft · 24 sec · High Street

  29. 29

    Turn left onto Church Street

    17 m · 2 sec · Church Street

  30. 30

    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.

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
30 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
12
4 merges, 8 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
47.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 70 West
13.8 mi · 22%
Laurel Bowie Road
8.58 mi · 14%
Woodbine Road
7.36 mi · 12%
Columbia Pike
6.81 mi · 11%
Patuxent Freeway
5.58 mi · 9%
Baltimore-Washington Parkway
5.24 mi · 8%
Longest Stretch

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.

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 32m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 04m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+17 mi
46.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Ellicott City
00h 46m from Bowie
Leave By
3:26 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

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).

Bowie

#1 Bowie

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

Population58,212
Coordinates38.9427800, -76.7302800
Altitude42
CountryUnited States
New Windsor

#2 New Windsor

Town in Carroll County, Maryland, United States

Population1,404
Coordinates39.5420500, -77.1080400
Altitude152
CountryUnited States
Start: Bowie (-76.73028, 38.94278)
End: New Windsor (-77.10804, 39.54205)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 102 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
2.23 gal
8.43 L · about $9.11
Round trip
$18.22
4.46 gal · 16.86 L
Estimated CO2
19.8 kg one way
Round trip: 39.6 kg / 87 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in Maryland · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Bowie and New Windsor. The current time is 04:15:38.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.