How far is Bowie, MD from Taneytown, MD?

The driving distance from Bowie, MD to Taneytown, MD is about 67.9 miles (109.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 37m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 54.8 miles (88.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 14m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
67.91 mi
01h 37m
Flight
54.82 mi
88.22 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
54.82 mi
Kilometers
88.22 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
67.91 mi
Kilometers
109.29 km
Drive Time
01h 37m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 37m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Taneytown
Thu, Apr 23, 6:31 AM EDT
Return by in Bowie
Thu, Apr 23, 8:08 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bowie
2026-04-23T04:54
Arrive Taneytown
Thu, Apr 23, 6:31 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 37m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:37 AM to 11:37 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:16 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
Milford Mill
MD

Census designated place

From Bowie
33.9 mi
00h 48m
To Taneytown
33.9 mi
00h 48m

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
3 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    13.6 mi · 19 min · Baltimore Beltway

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward I 795 North: Owings Mills, Reisterstown

    1.3 km · 1 min

  11. 11

    Continue on Northwest Expressway

    8.3 mi · 10 min · Northwest Expressway

  12. 12

    Continue on Northwest Expressway

    1.2 km · 56 sec · Northwest Expressway

  13. 13

    Merge slight right onto Westminster Pike

    1.7 mi · 3 min · Westminster Pike

  14. 14

    Continue on Baltimore Boulevard

    10 mi · 15 min · Baltimore Boulevard

  15. 15

    Continue on College View Boulevard

    1.1 km · 55 sec · College View Boulevard

  16. 16

    Continue on Taneytown Pike

    9.3 mi · 13 min · Taneytown Pike

  17. 17

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Taneytown Pike

    22 m · 2 sec · Taneytown Pike

  18. 18

    Exit the roundabout onto Taneytown Pike

    72 m · 7 sec · Taneytown Pike

  19. 19

    Continue on East Baltimore Street

    1.2 mi · 3 min · East Baltimore Street

  20. 20

    Turn left onto Reindollar Street

    9 m · 1 sec · Reindollar Street

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Reindollar Street

Car Route Details

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

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
21 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
30.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Robert Crain Highway
16.1 mi · 24%
Baltimore Beltway
13.6 mi · 20%
Baltimore Boulevard
10 mi · 15%
Taneytown Pike
9.37 mi · 14%
Northwest Expressway
9.06 mi · 13%
North East Crain Highway
3.32 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

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.

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 37m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 14m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+13.1 mi
54.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Milford Mill
00h 48m from Bowie
Leave By
3:16 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Bowie and Sunny near Taneytown.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 67.9 miles (109.3 km) and usually takes 01h 37m 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?

Milford Mill is a useful midpoint, sitting about 33.9 miles from Bowie and 33.9 miles from Taneytown.

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

The direct path is about 54.8 miles (88.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.1 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 3:16 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.81 one way or $19.61 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 21.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Milford Mill

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

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

RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

14 mi away
1515 North Charles Street
RAIL

BWI Rail Station

19 mi away
7 Amtrak Way
RAIL

Rockville station

44 mi away
251 Hungerford Drive at Park Rd.
RAIL

New Carrollton station

45 mi away
4300 Garden City Drive

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Bowie and Taneytown. Straight-line distance: 54.82 mi (88.22 km).

Bowie

#1 Bowie

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

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

#2 Taneytown

Town in Carroll County, Maryland, United States

Population6,846
Coordinates39.6578800, -77.1744300
Altitude154
CountryUnited States
Start: Bowie (-76.73028, 38.94278)
End: Taneytown (-77.17443, 39.65788)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 109 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 15m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 41m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 21m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 07m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 58m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 50m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.4 gal
9.07 L · about $9.81
Round trip
$19.61
4.8 gal · 18.14 L
Estimated CO2
21.3 kg one way
Round trip: 42.7 kg / 94 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $9.81 $19.61
Mid-grade $4.60 $11.04 $22.08
Premium $4.95 $11.89 $23.78
Diesel $5.98 $14.35 $28.70

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 Taneytown. The current time is 04:54:13.

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.