How far is Bowie, MD from Westernport, MD?

The driving distance from Bowie, MD to Westernport, MD is about 170 miles (273.6 km), with a travel time of about 03h 31m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 129.4 miles (208.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 02m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
170.04 mi
03h 31m
Flight
129.44 mi
208.32 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
129.44 mi
Kilometers
208.32 km
Flight Time
00h 15m

Driving Distance

Road route
170.04 mi
Kilometers
273.65 km
Drive Time
03h 31m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 03h 31m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Westernport
Thu, Apr 23, 4:07 AM EDT
Return by in Bowie
Thu, Apr 23, 7:38 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bowie
2026-04-23T00:36
Arrive Westernport
Thu, Apr 23, 4:07 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 31m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:31 AM to 11:31 AM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
9:58 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Bowie
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

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
Halfway
MD

City in Oregon, USA

From Bowie
84.9 mi
01h 45m
To Westernport
85.1 mi
01h 45m

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
80°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 7 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    1.6 km · 2 min · Collington Road

  5. 5

    Take the ramp slight right toward US 50 West: Washington

    2283 ft · 56 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto John Hanson Highway

    5.6 mi · 7 min · John Hanson Highway

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward I 95 North, I 495 North: Baltimore, Silver Spring

    2347 ft · 57 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on I 495 North, I 95 North: Beltway

    3221 ft · 1 min

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Capital Beltway

    6.9 mi · 9 min · Capital Beltway

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on Capital Beltway

    9.5 mi · 12 min · Capital Beltway

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on I 270 North: Frederick

    3.6 mi · 5 min

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on I 270 North

    7 mi · 10 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward MD 117, MD 124 North: Clopper Road, West Diamond Avenue, Montgomery Village Avenue, Quince Orchard Road, Watkins Mill Road

    1052 ft · 16 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight right

    21 mi · 26 min

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward I 70: Hagerstown, Baltimore

    1986 ft · 31 sec

  16. 16

    Keep slight left to continue on I 70 West: Hagerstown

    1899 ft · 29 sec

  17. 17

    Merge slight right

    52.1 mi · 56 min

  18. 18

    Keep slight left to continue on US 40, I 68: Cumberland

    45.4 mi · 52 min

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight right toward MD 36: Westernport, Frostburg

    1983 ft · 49 sec

  20. 20

    Keep slight left to continue on MD 36 South: Westernport

    84 m · 7 sec

  21. 21

    Turn left onto New Georges Creek Road Southwest

    3.6 mi · 6 min · New Georges Creek Road Southwest

  22. 22

    Turn slight left onto Paradise Street Southwest

    1 km · 2 min · Paradise Street Southwest

  23. 23

    At the end of the road, turn left onto New Georges Creek Road Southwest

    1579 ft · 38 sec · New Georges Creek Road Southwest

  24. 24

    Continue on Lower Georges Creek Road Southwest

    1.7 mi · 4 min · Lower Georges Creek Road Southwest

  25. 25

    Continue on East Main Street

    1 mi · 3 min · East Main Street

  26. 26

    Continue on New Georges Creek Road Southwest

    7.4 mi · 12 min · New Georges Creek Road Southwest

  27. 27

    Turn sharp left onto Victory Post Drive

    121 m · 16 sec · Victory Post Drive

  28. 28

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Main Street

    53 m · 5 sec · Main Street

  29. 29

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Main Street

Car Route Details

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

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
29 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
4 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
17.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 70 West
52.4 mi · 31%
US 40
45.4 mi · 27%
MD 117
21.2 mi · 12%
Capital Beltway
16.4 mi · 10%
New Georges Creek Road Southwest
11.3 mi · 7%
I 270 North
10.6 mi · 6%
Longest Stretch

I 70 West

Merge slight right

52.1 mi · 00h 56m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
03h 31m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 02m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+40.6 mi
129.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Halfway
01h 45m from Bowie
Leave By
9:58 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Bowie and Sunny near Westernport.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 170 miles (273.6 km) and usually takes 03h 31m in normal driving conditions.

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

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Halfway is a useful midpoint, sitting about 84.9 miles from Bowie and 85.1 miles from Westernport.

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

The direct path is about 129.4 miles (208.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 40.6 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:58 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $24.52 one way or $49.03 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 53.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Halfway

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

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

BUS

Hagerstown, MD

4 mi away
123 West Franklin Street
RAIL

Martinsburg station

25 mi away
229 East Martin St.
RAIL

Harpers Ferry

33 mi away
Potomac St. & Shenandoah St.
BUS

Hancock, MD

35 mi away
434 East Main Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Bowie and Westernport. Straight-line distance: 129.44 mi (208.32 km).

Bowie

#1 Bowie

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

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

#2 Westernport

Town of the United States

Population1,712
Coordinates39.4853700, -79.0447500
Altitude281
CountryUnited States
Start: Bowie (-76.73028, 38.94278)
End: Westernport (-79.04475, 39.48537)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 274 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 39m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 15m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 24m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 50m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 25m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 07m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6 gal
22.71 L · about $24.52
Round trip
$49.03
12 gal · 45.42 L
Estimated CO2
53.3 kg one way
Round trip: 106.6 kg / 235 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $24.52 $49.03
Mid-grade $4.60 $27.59 $55.19
Premium $4.95 $29.72 $59.45
Diesel $5.98 $35.88 $71.76

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 Westernport. The current time is 00:36:18.

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.