How far is Bowie, MD from Savage, MD?

The driving distance from Bowie, MD to Savage, MD is about 18 miles (28.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 32m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 14.4 miles (23.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 04m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
17.96 mi
00h 32m
Flight
14.38 mi
23.15 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
14.38 mi
Kilometers
23.15 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
17.96 mi
Kilometers
28.91 km
Drive Time
00h 32m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 32m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Savage
Fri, Oct 16, 4:14 AM EDT
Return by in Bowie
Fri, Oct 16, 4:46 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bowie
2026-10-16T03:41
Arrive Savage
Fri, Oct 16, 4:14 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 32m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:32 AM to 7:32 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:26 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Bowie
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

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
South Laurel
MD

Census designated place in Prince George’s County, Maryland, United States

From Bowie
9 mi
00h 16m
To Savage
9 mi
00h 16m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
82°F
Friday

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Fri, Oct 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 13 mph S
Destination
57°F
Overnight

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Fri, Oct 16 12:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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 · 34 sec · Evergreen Parkway

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Collington Road

    2.4 mi · 5 min · Collington Road

  5. 5

    Continue on Laurel Bowie Road

    11.5 mi · 18 min · Laurel Bowie Road

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Fort Meade Road

    1549 ft · 45 sec · Fort Meade Road

  7. 7

    Continue on Talbott Avenue

    111 m · 9 sec · Talbott Avenue

  8. 8

    Turn right onto 2nd Street

    1.2 mi · 3 min · 2nd Street

  9. 9

    Turn straight onto Washington Boulevard

    1.5 mi · 3 min · Washington Boulevard

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Gorman Road

    2103 ft · 1 min · Gorman Road

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Foundry Street

    1007 ft · 44 sec · Foundry Street

  12. 12

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Foundry Street

    14 m · 2 sec · Foundry Street

  13. 13

    Exit the roundabout onto Foundry Street

    141 m · 24 sec · Foundry Street

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Baltimore Street

    144 m · 16 sec · Baltimore Street

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Baltimore Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
15 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
0 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
83.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Laurel Bowie Road
11.5 mi · 64%
Collington Road
2.36 mi · 13%
Washington Boulevard
1.5 mi · 8%
2nd Street
1.22 mi · 7%
Gorman Road
0.4 mi · 2%
Fort Meade Road
0.29 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Laurel Bowie Road

Continue on Laurel Bowie Road

11.5 mi · 00h 18m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 32m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 04m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+3.6 mi
14.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
South Laurel
00h 16m from Bowie
Leave By
7:26 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny leaving Bowie and Rain Showers Likely near Savage.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 18 miles (28.9 km) and usually takes 00h 32m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

South Laurel is a useful midpoint, sitting about 9 miles from Bowie and 9 miles from Savage.

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

The direct path is about 14.4 miles (23.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.6 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:26 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.67 one way or $5.34 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny around Bowie and Rain Showers Likely near Savage.

Stop Ideas Near South Laurel

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 South Laurel and the surrounding midpoint area.
Stop photo coming soon
Practical stop 14.4 mi away

D C Government

Washington , DC
77 P St NE, Washington, DC 20002
Rating 5.0/5 2 reviews City government office,Telephone answering service
City of Bowie
Meeting point 8.2 mi away

City of Bowie

Bowie , MD
15901 Excalibur Rd, Bowie, MD 20716
Rating 4.6/5 13 reviews City Hall,City government office
Town Hall Liquor And Bar
Nearby stop 7.9 mi away

Town Hall Liquor And Bar

College Park , MD
8135 Baltimore Ave, College Park, MD 20740
Rating 4.3/5 319 reviews Liquor store,Bar

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to South Laurel.

RAIL

New Carrollton station

13 mi away
4300 Garden City Drive
RAIL

BWI Rail Station

19 mi away
7 Amtrak Way
RAIL

Washington Union Station

23 mi away
50 Massachusetts Ave NE
RAIL

Rockville station

26 mi away
251 Hungerford Drive at Park Rd.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Bowie and Savage. Straight-line distance: 14.38 mi (23.15 km).

Bowie

#1 Bowie

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

Population58,212
Coordinates38.9427800, -76.7302800
Altitude42
CountryUnited States
Photo coming soon

#2 Savage

Savage is a place in Maryland, United States.

Population0
Coordinates39.1378900, -76.8238600
Altitude64
CountryUnited States
Start: Bowie (-76.73028, 38.94278)
End: Savage (-76.82386, 39.13789)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 29 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 35m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 26m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 21m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 17m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 15m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 13m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.63 gal
2.4 L · about $2.67
Round trip
$5.34
1.26 gal · 4.8 L
Estimated CO2
5.6 kg one way
Round trip: 11.2 kg / 25 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.24 $2.67 $5.34
Mid-grade $4.84 $3.05 $6.10
Premium $5.15 $3.24 $6.48
Diesel $6.36 $4.01 $8.02

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 · Oct 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Bowie and Savage. The current time is 03:41:34.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.