How far is Bowie, MD from Rock Hall, MD?

The driving distance from Bowie, MD to Rock Hall, MD is about 71.8 miles (115.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 47m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 29.8 miles (48 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 35m 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
71.84 mi
01h 47m
Flight
29.81 mi
47.98 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
29.81 mi
Kilometers
47.98 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
71.84 mi
Kilometers
115.61 km
Drive Time
01h 47m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 47m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Rock Hall
Thu, Apr 23, 6:40 AM EDT
Return by in Bowie
Thu, Apr 23, 8:28 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bowie
2026-04-23T04:53
Arrive Rock Hall
Thu, Apr 23, 6:40 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 47m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:48 AM to 11:48 AM EDT

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

Leave by
2:54 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
Grasonville
MD

Census designated place

From Bowie
35.9 mi
00h 53m
To Rock Hall
36 mi
00h 53m

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
Rock Hall Weather
MD
Live fallback forecast
77°F
Thursday
Using Chestertown as the closest live forecast in the Kent County weather hub.

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Bowie and Rock Hall.

  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 left to continue on Blue Star Memorial Highway

    5.7 mi · 8 min · Blue Star Memorial Highway

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward MD 213 North

    1814 ft · 50 sec

  12. 12

    Turn straight onto Centreville Road

    2 mi · 3 min · Centreville Road

  13. 13

    Continue on South Commerce Street

    1 km · 1 min · South Commerce Street

  14. 14

    Continue on Church Hill Road

    14.9 mi · 22 min · Church Hill Road

  15. 15

    Continue on Chestertown Church Hill Road

    773 ft · 13 sec · Chestertown Church Hill Road

  16. 16

    Continue on Maple Avenue

    1196 ft · 28 sec · Maple Avenue

  17. 17

    Turn left onto North Cross Street

    727 ft · 24 sec · North Cross Street

  18. 18

    Turn right onto High Street

    1.5 km · 2 min · High Street

  19. 19

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward High Street

    44 m · 3 sec · High Street

  20. 20

    Exit the roundabout onto High Street

    2216 ft · 44 sec · High Street

  21. 21

    Continue on Chestertown Road

    4.4 mi · 8 min · Chestertown Road

  22. 22

    Keep slight left to continue on Chestertown Road

    110 m · 7 sec · Chestertown Road

  23. 23

    Continue on Rock Hall Road

    6.8 mi · 12 min · Rock Hall Road

  24. 24

    Continue on Rock Hall Avenue

    2306 ft · 1 min · Rock Hall Avenue

  25. 25

    Turn left onto Main Street

    37 m · 3 sec · Main Street

  26. 26

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Main Street

Car Route Details

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

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
26 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
1 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
36.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Blue Star Memorial Highway
27.3 mi · 38%
Church Hill Road
14.9 mi · 21%
John Hanson Highway
10.8 mi · 15%
Rock Hall Road
6.76 mi · 9%
Chestertown Road
4.51 mi · 6%
Centreville Road
2.01 mi · 3%
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
01h 47m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 36m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+42 mi
29.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Grasonville
00h 53m from Bowie
Leave By
2:54 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Bowie and Sunny near Rock Hall.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Bowie to Rock Hall?

The road trip is about 71.8 miles (115.6 km) and usually takes 01h 47m 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?

Grasonville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 35.9 miles from Bowie and 36 miles from Rock Hall.

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

The direct path is about 29.8 miles (48 km), while the road route adds roughly 42 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 2:54 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.38 one way or $20.76 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 22.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Bowie and Sunny near Rock Hall.

Stop Ideas Near Grasonville

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Grasonville, 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 Grasonville.

BUS

Kent Island, MD

3 mi away
3206 Main Street
BUS

Easton Airport, Maryland

21 mi away
29137 Newman Road
BUS

Cambridge, Maryland

46 mi away
100 Heron Boulevard
RAIL

BWI Rail Station

49 mi away
7 Amtrak Way

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Bowie and Rock Hall. Straight-line distance: 29.81 mi (47.98 km).

Bowie

#1 Bowie

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

Population58,212
Coordinates38.9427800, -76.7302800
Altitude42
CountryUnited States
Rock Hall

#2 Rock Hall

Town of the United States

Population1,303
Coordinates39.1381700, -76.2349500
Altitude5
CountryUnited States
Start: Bowie (-76.73028, 38.94278)
End: Rock Hall (-76.23495, 39.13817)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 116 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 23m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 47m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 26m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 11m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 01m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 53m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.54 gal
9.6 L · about $10.38
Round trip
$20.76
5.08 gal · 19.2 L
Estimated CO2
22.6 kg one way
Round trip: 45.1 kg / 99 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $10.38 $20.76
Mid-grade $4.60 $11.68 $23.36
Premium $4.95 $12.58 $25.17
Diesel $5.98 $15.19 $30.38

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 Rock Hall. The current time is 04:53:00.

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.