How far is Bowie, MD from Odenton, MD?
The driving distance from Bowie, MD to Odenton, MD is about 12.6 miles (20.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 22m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 9.9 miles (15.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 44m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Census place in Maryland, USA
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Driving Route Map
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Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bowie and Odenton.
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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
3.9 mi · 6 min · Robert Crain Highway
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Take the exit slight left
630 ft · 19 sec
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Continue on Waugh Chapel Road
3.2 mi · 6 min · Waugh Chapel Road
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Turn right onto Piney Orchard Parkway
1.1 mi · 2 min · Piney Orchard Parkway
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Piney Orchard Parkway
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Bowie and Odenton.
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.
Robert Crain Highway
Continue on Robert Crain Highway
3.87 mi · 00h 06m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
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Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Bowie to Odenton?
The road trip is about 12.6 miles (20.3 km) and usually takes 00h 22m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Crofton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 6.3 miles from Bowie and 6.3 miles from Odenton.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 9.9 miles (15.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.7 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:46 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.80 one way or $3.60 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 3.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Bowie and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Odenton.
Stop Ideas Near Crofton
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 Crofton.
New Carrollton station
BWI Rail Station
Washington Union Station
Pennsylvania Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Bowie and Odenton. Straight-line distance: 9.89 mi (15.92 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 Odenton
Census designated place
| Population | 37,132 |
| Coordinates | 39.0840000, -76.7002500 |
| Altitude | 47 |
| Country | United States |
End: Odenton (-76.70025, 39.084)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 20 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 25m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 18m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 15m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 12m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 10m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 09m |
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 | $1.80 | $3.60 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $2.02 | $4.05 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $2.18 | $4.36 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $2.63 | $5.26 |
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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