How far is Bowie, MD from Selby-on-the-Bay, MD?
The driving distance from Bowie, MD to Selby-on-the-Bay, MD is about 15.7 miles (25.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 29m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 11.3 miles (18.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 58m 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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Halfway Point
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City in Maryland, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Bowie and Selby-on-the-Bay.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bowie and Selby-on-the-Bay.
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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
2520 ft · 47 sec · North East Crain Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 50, US 301: Annapolis, Washington
714 ft · 17 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on US 50 East, US 301 North: Annapolis
3079 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto John Hanson Highway
2.4 mi · 3 min · John Hanson Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward MD 424: Davidsonville, Crofton
2824 ft · 1 min
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Keep slight right to continue on MD 424 South: Davidsonville Road, Davidsonville
1273 ft · 31 sec
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Turn straight onto Davidsonville Road
3 mi · 6 min · Davidsonville Road
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Turn left onto Central Avenue
6.4 mi · 11 min · Central Avenue
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Turn left onto Hillside Avenue
2281 ft · 2 min · Hillside Avenue
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Turn left onto Edgemont Street
2436 ft · 2 min · Edgemont Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Edgemont Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Bowie and Selby-on-the-Bay.
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.
Central Avenue
Turn left onto Central Avenue
6.36 mi · 00h 11m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Rain Showers Likely leaving Bowie and Showers And Thunderstorms near Selby-on-the-Bay.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Bowie to Selby-on-the-Bay?
The road trip is about 15.7 miles (25.2 km) and usually takes 00h 29m 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?
Queen Anne is a useful midpoint, sitting about 7.8 miles from Bowie and 7.8 miles from Selby-on-the-Bay.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 11.3 miles (18.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.4 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 7:32 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.25 one way or $4.49 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 4.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around Bowie and Showers And Thunderstorms near Selby-on-the-Bay.
Stop Ideas Near Queen Anne
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
City of Bowie
Upper Marlboro Town Hall
Kenhill Center
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Queen Anne.
New Carrollton station
Washington Union Station
BWI Rail Station
Union Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Bowie and Selby-on-the-Bay. Straight-line distance: 11.32 mi (18.22 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 Selby-on-the-Bay
Census designated place
| Population | 4,040 |
| Coordinates | 38.9162200, -76.5224600 |
| Altitude | 4 |
| Country | United States |
End: Selby-on-the-Bay (-76.52246, 38.91622)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 25 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 31m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 23m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 18m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 15m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 13m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 11m |
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 | $2.25 | $4.49 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $2.53 | $5.06 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $2.72 | $5.45 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $3.29 | $6.58 |
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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