How far is Bowie, MD from Owings Mills, MD?

The driving distance from Bowie, MD to Owings Mills, MD is about 40.2 miles (64.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 57m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 33.1 miles (53.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 55m 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
40.18 mi
00h 57m
Flight
33.05 mi
53.19 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
33.05 mi
Kilometers
53.19 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
40.18 mi
Kilometers
64.66 km
Drive Time
00h 57m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 57m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Owings Mills
Sun, May 31, 9:22 AM EDT
Return by in Bowie
Sun, May 31, 10:20 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bowie
2026-05-31T08:24
Arrive Owings Mills
Sun, May 31, 9:22 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 57m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:58 AM to 10:58 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:34 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

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Ferndale
MD

Town in Anne Arundel County, Maryland, United States

From Bowie
20.1 mi
00h 28m
To Owings Mills
20.1 mi
00h 28m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
75°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, May 31 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph NW
Destination
73°F
Today

Sunny

Starts
Sun, May 31 7:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 mph NW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Bowie and Owings Mills.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Bowie and Owings Mills.

  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 · 36 sec · Evergreen Parkway

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Collington Road

    1.2 km · 1 min · Collington Road

  5. 5

    Turn left onto North East Crain Highway

    3.3 mi · 5 min · North East Crain Highway

  6. 6

    Continue on Robert Crain Highway

    7.1 mi · 11 min · Robert Crain Highway

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    8.9 mi · 10 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward I 695 West: Baltimore, Towson

    1.1 mi · 1 min

  9. 9

    Merge slight right onto Baltimore Beltway

    13.6 mi · 19 min · Baltimore Beltway

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward I 795 North: Owings Mills, Reisterstown

    1.3 km · 1 min

  11. 11

    Continue on Northwest Expressway

    2.8 mi · 4 min · Northwest Expressway

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward Owings Mills Boulevard

    2622 ft · 1 min

  13. 13

    Keep slight right to continue on Owings Mills Boulevard North, Reisterstown Road

    2208 ft · 54 sec

  14. 14

    Turn straight onto Owings Mills Boulevard

    1578 ft · 29 sec · Owings Mills Boulevard

  15. 15

    Turn slight right onto MD 140

    84 m · 10 sec

  16. 16

    Turn straight onto MD 140

    147 m · 20 sec

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Reisterstown Road

    936 ft · 26 sec · Reisterstown Road

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Reisterstown Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Bowie and Owings Mills.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
18 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
44.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Robert Crain Highway
16.1 mi · 40%
Baltimore Beltway
13.6 mi · 34%
North East Crain Highway
3.32 mi · 8%
Northwest Expressway
2.83 mi · 7%
I 695 West
1.07 mi · 3%
I 795 North
0.81 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Baltimore Beltway

Merge slight right onto Baltimore Beltway

13.6 mi · 00h 19m

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
00h 57m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 56m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+7.1 mi
33.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Ferndale
00h 28m from Bowie
Leave By
4:34 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Bowie and Sunny near Owings Mills.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Bowie to Owings Mills?

The road trip is about 40.2 miles (64.7 km) and usually takes 00h 57m 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 20.1 miles from Bowie and 20.1 miles from Owings Mills.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 33.1 miles (53.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.1 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 4:34 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.80 one way or $11.60 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 12.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Bowie and Sunny near Owings Mills.

Stop Ideas Near Ferndale

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Ferndale and the surrounding midpoint area.
Stop photo coming soon
Scenic stop 14.9 mi away

City of Bowie

Bowie , MD
8614 Chestnut Ave, Bowie, MD 20715
Museum
Baltimore City Hall
Meeting point 7 mi away

Baltimore City Hall

Baltimore , MD
100 Holliday St, Baltimore, MD 21202
Rating 4.0/5 63 reviews City government office
Stop photo coming soon
Nearby stop 4.7 mi away

Relay Town Hall

Halethorpe , MD
1710 Arlington Ave, Halethorpe, MD 21227
Event venue

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Ferndale.

RAIL

BWI Rail Station

5 mi away
7 Amtrak Way
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

14 mi away
1515 North Charles Street
RAIL

New Carrollton station

32 mi away
4300 Garden City Drive
BUS

Kent Island, MD

42 mi away
3206 Main Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Bowie and Owings Mills. Straight-line distance: 33.05 mi (53.19 km).

Bowie

#1 Bowie

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

Population58,212
Coordinates38.9427800, -76.7302800
Altitude42
CountryUnited States
Owings Mills

#2 Owings Mills

Census designated place

Population30,622
Coordinates39.4195500, -76.7802500
Altitude152
CountryUnited States
Start: Bowie (-76.73028, 38.94278)
End: Owings Mills (-76.78025, 39.41955)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 65 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 20m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 00m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 48m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 40m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 34m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 30m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.42 gal
5.37 L · about $5.80
Round trip
$11.60
2.84 gal · 10.74 L
Estimated CO2
12.6 kg one way
Round trip: 25.2 kg / 56 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $5.80 $11.60
Mid-grade $4.60 $6.53 $13.06
Premium $4.95 $7.03 $14.07
Diesel $5.98 $8.49 $16.98

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 · May 31, 2026

There is no time difference between Bowie and Owings Mills. The current time is 08:24:52.

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.