How far is Bowie, MD from Perryman, MD?
The driving distance from Bowie, MD to Perryman, MD is about 55.4 miles (89.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 15m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 46 miles (74.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 30m 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 15m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Census-designated place in Maryland, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Bowie and Perryman.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bowie and Perryman.
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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
7.1 mi · 11 min · Robert Crain Highway
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Merge slight left
10.4 mi · 12 min
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Merge slight left onto Harbor Tunnel Throughway
2 mi · 3 min · Harbor Tunnel Throughway
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Continue on Harbor Tunnel Thruway
2.2 mi · 3 min · Harbor Tunnel Thruway
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Continue on Baltimore Harbor Tunnel
1.4 mi · 2 min · Baltimore Harbor Tunnel
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Continue on Harbor Tunnel Thruway
3.7 mi · 5 min · Harbor Tunnel Thruway
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Keep slight left to continue on Express Toll Lanes
8.5 mi · 10 min · Express Toll Lanes
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Keep slight right
91 m · 4 sec
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Merge slight right onto John F. Kennedy Memorial Highway
11 mi · 13 min · John F. Kennedy Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward MD 543: Belcamp
2401 ft · 59 sec
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Turn right onto Riverside Parkway
1.6 mi · 3 min · Riverside Parkway
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Turn right onto Pulaski Highway
1 mi · 1 min · Pulaski Highway
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Continue on South Philadelphia Boulevard
2430 ft · 35 sec · South Philadelphia Boulevard
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Turn right onto Spesutia Road
1.2 km · 2 min · Spesutia Road
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Turn straight onto Perryman Road
143 m · 14 sec · Perryman Road
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Continue on Perryman Road
1303 ft · 36 sec · Perryman Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Perryman Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Bowie and Perryman.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
John F. Kennedy Memorial Highway
Merge slight right onto John F. Kennedy Memorial Highway
11 mi · 00h 13m
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.
Partly Cloudy leaving Bowie and Mostly Sunny near Perryman.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Bowie to Perryman?
The road trip is about 55.4 miles (89.2 km) and usually takes 01h 15m 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?
Dundalk is a useful midpoint, sitting about 27.7 miles from Bowie and 27.7 miles from Perryman.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 46 miles (74.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.4 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 4:00 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.01 one way or $16.02 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 17.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Cloudy around Bowie and Mostly Sunny near Perryman.
Stop Ideas Near Dundalk
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 Dundalk.
Pennsylvania Station
BWI Rail Station
Kent Island, MD
Aberdeen
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Bowie and Perryman. Straight-line distance: 46.01 mi (74.05 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 Perryman
Census designated place
| Population | 2,342 |
| Coordinates | 39.4695500, -76.2044000 |
| Altitude | 13 |
| Country | United States |
End: Perryman (-76.2044, 39.46955)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 89 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 50m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 23m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 06m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 55m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 47m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 41m |
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 | $8.01 | $16.02 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $9.01 | $18.03 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $9.71 | $19.42 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $11.72 | $23.44 |
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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