How far is Bowie, MD from Reisterstown, MD?
The driving distance from Bowie, MD to Reisterstown, MD is about 44.9 miles (72.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 02m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 36.8 miles (59.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 05m 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 02m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Bowie and Reisterstown.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bowie and Reisterstown.
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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
8.9 mi · 10 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 695 West: Baltimore, Towson
1.1 mi · 1 min
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Merge slight right onto Baltimore Beltway
13.6 mi · 19 min · Baltimore Beltway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 795 North: Owings Mills, Reisterstown
1.3 km · 1 min
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Continue on Northwest Expressway
8.3 mi · 10 min · Northwest Expressway
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Take the exit slight left toward MD 30 North: Hanover
2107 ft · 35 sec
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Turn slight right onto Historic Reisterstown
83 m · 6 sec
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Turn slight right onto Westminster Pike
1547 ft · 27 sec · Westminster Pike
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Turn right
96 m · 25 sec
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At the end of the road, turn right
6 m · 9 sec
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Turn sharp left
13 m · 3 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Bowie and Reisterstown.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
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.
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.
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Bowie and Mostly Cloudy near Reisterstown.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Bowie to Reisterstown?
The road trip is about 44.9 miles (72.3 km) and usually takes 01h 02m 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?
Linthicum is a useful midpoint, sitting about 22.5 miles from Bowie and 22.4 miles from Reisterstown.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 36.8 miles (59.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.1 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 4:24 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.50 one way or $12.99 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 14.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Bowie and Mostly Cloudy near Reisterstown.
Stop Ideas Near Linthicum
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 Linthicum.
BWI Rail Station
Pennsylvania Station
New Carrollton station
Kent Island, MD
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Bowie and Reisterstown. Straight-line distance: 36.82 mi (59.25 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 Reisterstown
Census designated place in Baltimore County, Maryland, United States
| Population | 25,968 |
| Coordinates | 39.4697600, -76.8319000 |
| Altitude | 221 |
| Country | United States |
End: Reisterstown (-76.8319, 39.46976)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 72 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 29m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 07m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 53m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 44m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 38m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 33m |
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 | $6.50 | $12.99 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $7.31 | $14.62 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $7.88 | $15.75 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $9.51 | $19.02 |
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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