How far is Bowie, MD from Randallstown, MD?

The driving distance from Bowie, MD to Randallstown, MD is about 37 miles (59.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 55m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 29.5 miles (47.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 50m 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
36.98 mi
00h 55m
Flight
29.54 mi
47.54 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
29.54 mi
Kilometers
47.54 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
36.98 mi
Kilometers
59.52 km
Drive Time
00h 55m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 55m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Randallstown
Thu, Apr 23, 1:32 AM EDT
Return by in Bowie
Thu, Apr 23, 2:27 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bowie
2026-04-23T00:37
Arrive Randallstown
Thu, Apr 23, 1:32 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 55m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:55 AM to 10:55 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:40 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
Glen Burnie
MD

Census designated place in Maryland

From Bowie
18.5 mi
00h 27m
To Randallstown
18.5 mi
00h 27m

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
2 to 6 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Bowie and Randallstown.

  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

    12 mi · 16 min · Baltimore Beltway

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward MD 26: Liberty Road, Randallstown, Lochearn

    120 m · 10 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on MD 26 West: Randallstown, Liberty Road

    1514 ft · 37 sec

  12. 12

    Turn slight right onto MD 26 West: Randallstown

    1050 ft · 45 sec

  13. 13

    Turn straight onto Liberty Road

    3 mi · 6 min · Liberty Road

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Liberty Road

Car Route Details

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

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
14 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
37.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Robert Crain Highway
16.1 mi · 43%
Baltimore Beltway
12 mi · 32%
North East Crain Highway
3.32 mi · 9%
Liberty Road
2.97 mi · 8%
I 695 West
1.07 mi · 3%
Collington Road
0.72 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Baltimore Beltway

Merge slight right onto Baltimore Beltway

12 mi · 00h 16m

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 55m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 50m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+7.5 mi
29.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Glen Burnie
00h 27m from Bowie
Leave By
4:40 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Bowie and Sunny near Randallstown.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Bowie to Randallstown?

The road trip is about 37 miles (59.5 km) and usually takes 00h 55m 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?

Glen Burnie is a useful midpoint, sitting about 18.5 miles from Bowie and 18.5 miles from Randallstown.

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

The direct path is about 29.5 miles (47.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.5 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 4:40 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.35 one way or $10.71 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Bowie and Sunny near Randallstown.

Stop Ideas Near Glen Burnie

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 Glen Burnie and the surrounding midpoint area.
Stop photo coming soon
Scenic stop 13.4 mi away

City of Bowie

Bowie , MD
8614 Chestnut Ave, Bowie, MD 20715
Museum
Baltimore City Hall
Meeting point 8.6 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 5.3 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 Glen Burnie.

RAIL

BWI Rail Station

7 mi away
7 Amtrak Way
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

16 mi away
1515 North Charles Street
RAIL

New Carrollton station

31 mi away
4300 Garden City Drive
BUS

Kent Island, MD

40 mi away
3206 Main Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Bowie and Randallstown. Straight-line distance: 29.54 mi (47.54 km).

Bowie

#1 Bowie

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

Population58,212
Coordinates38.9427800, -76.7302800
Altitude42
CountryUnited States
Randallstown

#2 Randallstown

Census designated place

Population32,430
Coordinates39.3673300, -76.7952500
Altitude176
CountryUnited States
Start: Bowie (-76.73028, 38.94278)
End: Randallstown (-76.79525, 39.36733)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 60 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 13m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 55m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 44m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 36m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 31m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 27m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.31 gal
4.94 L · about $5.35
Round trip
$10.71
2.62 gal · 9.88 L
Estimated CO2
11.6 kg one way
Round trip: 23.3 kg / 51 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $5.35 $10.71
Mid-grade $4.60 $6.02 $12.05
Premium $4.95 $6.49 $12.98
Diesel $5.98 $7.83 $15.67

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 Randallstown. The current time is 00:37:02.

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.