How far is Bowie, MD from Princess Anne, MD?

The driving distance from Bowie, MD to Princess Anne, MD is about 115.1 miles (185.3 km), with a travel time of about 02h 38m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 75.9 miles (122.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 17m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
115.13 mi
02h 38m
Flight
75.87 mi
122.1 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
75.87 mi
Kilometers
122.1 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
115.13 mi
Kilometers
185.29 km
Drive Time
02h 38m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 38m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Princess Anne
Sun, Apr 19, 3:53 AM EDT
Return by in Bowie
Sun, Apr 19, 6:31 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bowie
2026-04-19T01:14
Arrive Princess Anne
Sun, Apr 19, 3:53 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 38m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:39 AM to 12:39 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:12 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
Denton
MD

Town in Maryland, United States

From Bowie
57.5 mi
01h 19m
To Princess Anne
57.6 mi
01h 19m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
70°F
Sunday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
9 to 15 mph W
Destination
70°F
Sunday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph W

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Bowie and Princess Anne.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Bowie and Princess Anne.

  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

    2520 ft · 47 sec · North East Crain Highway

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward US 50, US 301: Annapolis, Washington

    714 ft · 17 sec

  7. 7

    Keep slight right to continue on US 50 East, US 301 North: Annapolis

    3079 ft · 1 min

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto John Hanson Highway

    10.8 mi · 13 min · John Hanson Highway

  9. 9

    Continue on Blue Star Memorial Highway

    21.6 mi · 30 min · Blue Star Memorial Highway

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on US 50 East: Ocean City, Rehoboth

    6.9 mi · 10 min

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Queen Anne Highway

    6.2 mi · 9 min · Queen Anne Highway

  12. 12

    Continue on Shore Highway

    5.3 mi · 7 min · Shore Highway

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right

    1.4 mi · 2 min

  14. 14

    Turn slight right onto Franklin Street

    2205 ft · 51 sec · Franklin Street

  15. 15

    Turn right onto South 5th Avenue

    1.1 km · 2 min · South 5th Avenue

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Legion Road

    86 m · 8 sec · Legion Road

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Shore Highway

    8.1 mi · 11 min · Shore Highway

  18. 18

    Continue on Seashore Highway

    7.5 mi · 9 min · Seashore Highway

  19. 19

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Market Street

    2366 ft · 46 sec · Market Street

  20. 20

    At the end of the road, turn right onto South Main Street

    1.6 mi · 2 min · South Main Street

  21. 21

    Turn right onto Sussex Highway

    18.9 mi · 26 min · Sussex Highway

  22. 22

    Continue on North Salisbury Boulevard

    3.8 mi · 5 min · North Salisbury Boulevard

  23. 23

    Take the exit straight toward US 13, US 50

    82 m · 7 sec

  24. 24

    Keep slight left to continue on US 13, US 50 East: Norfolk, Ocean City

    1.3 km · 2 min

  25. 25

    Merge slight left onto Salisbury Bypass

    10.6 mi · 12 min · Salisbury Bypass

  26. 26

    Continue on South Fruitland Boulevard

    3146 ft · 41 sec · South Fruitland Boulevard

  27. 27

    Continue on Ocean Highway

    5.7 mi · 8 min · Ocean Highway

  28. 28

    Take the exit slight left

    617 ft · 19 sec

  29. 29

    Continue on UMES Boulevard

    531 ft · 11 sec · UMES Boulevard

  30. 30

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward the route

    21 m · 2 sec

  31. 31

    Exit the roundabout

    32 m · 2 sec

  32. 32

    Turn straight onto Somerset Avenue

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Somerset Avenue

  33. 33

    Turn left onto Washington Street

    41 m · 6 sec · Washington Street

  34. 34

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Washington Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Bowie and Princess Anne.

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
34 steps
16 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
2 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
29.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Blue Star Memorial Highway
21.6 mi · 19%
Sussex Highway
18.9 mi · 16%
Shore Highway
14.8 mi · 13%
John Hanson Highway
10.8 mi · 9%
Salisbury Bypass
10.6 mi · 9%
US 50 East
7.53 mi · 7%
Longest Stretch

Blue Star Memorial Highway

Continue on Blue Star Memorial Highway

21.6 mi · 00h 30m

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
02h 38m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 18m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+39.2 mi
75.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Denton
01h 19m from Bowie
Leave By
1:12 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Rain Showers Likely leaving Bowie and Rain Showers Likely near Princess Anne.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Bowie to Princess Anne?

The road trip is about 115.1 miles (185.3 km) and usually takes 02h 38m 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?

Denton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 57.5 miles from Bowie and 57.6 miles from Princess Anne.

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

The direct path is about 75.9 miles (122.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 39.2 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 1:12 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.59 one way or $33.18 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 36.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around Bowie and Rain Showers Likely near Princess Anne.

Stop Ideas Near Denton

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Denton, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

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

BUS

Easton Airport, Maryland

22 mi away
29137 Newman Road
BUS

Kent Island, MD

37 mi away
3206 Main Street
BUS

Dover, Delaware

39 mi away
716 South Governors Ave
BUS

Cambridge, Maryland

41 mi away
100 Heron Boulevard

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Bowie and Princess Anne. Straight-line distance: 75.87 mi (122.1 km).

Bowie

#1 Bowie

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

Population58,212
Coordinates38.9427800, -76.7302800
Altitude42
CountryUnited States
Princess Anne

#2 Princess Anne

Town in Maryland, United States

Population3,492
Coordinates38.2029000, -75.6924300
Altitude5
CountryUnited States
Start: Bowie (-76.73028, 38.94278)
End: Princess Anne (-75.69243, 38.2029)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 185 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 50m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 52m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 18m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 55m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 38m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 26m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.06 gal
15.38 L · about $16.59
Round trip
$33.18
8.12 gal · 30.76 L
Estimated CO2
36.1 kg one way
Round trip: 72.2 kg / 159 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $16.59 $33.18
Mid-grade $4.60 $18.67 $37.34
Premium $4.95 $20.11 $40.23
Diesel $5.98 $24.28 $48.56

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Bowie and Princess Anne. The current time is 01:14:37.

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.