How far is Bowie, MD from White Marsh, MD?
The driving distance from Bowie, MD to White Marsh, MD is about 39.8 miles (64 km), with a travel time of about 00h 55m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 34.4 miles (55.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 51m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 55m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in Anne Arundel County, Maryland, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Bowie and White Marsh.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bowie and White Marsh.
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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
3.3 mi · 5 min · North East Crain Highway
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Continue on Robert Crain Highway
7.1 mi · 11 min · Robert Crain Highway
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Merge slight left
10.4 mi · 12 min
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Merge slight left onto Harbor Tunnel Throughway
2 mi · 3 min · Harbor Tunnel Throughway
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Continue on Harbor Tunnel Thruway
2.2 mi · 3 min · Harbor Tunnel Thruway
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Continue on Baltimore Harbor Tunnel
1.4 mi · 2 min · Baltimore Harbor Tunnel
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Continue on Harbor Tunnel Thruway
3.7 mi · 5 min · Harbor Tunnel Thruway
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Keep slight left to continue on Express Toll Lanes
6.4 mi · 8 min · Express Toll Lanes
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Take the exit slight left toward MD 43: White Marsh, Middle River
2376 ft · 35 sec
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Merge slight left onto White Marsh Boulevard
3002 ft · 56 sec · White Marsh Boulevard
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Take the exit slight right toward MD 7
1306 ft · 37 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on MD 7
70 m · 6 sec
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Turn right onto Industrial Park Road
599 ft · 16 sec · Industrial Park Road
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Turn right onto Philadelphia Road
1.2 km · 1 min · Philadelphia Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Philadelphia Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Bowie and White Marsh.
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.
Robert Crain Highway
Merge slight left
10.4 mi · 00h 12m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Rain Showers Likely leaving Bowie and Rain Showers near White Marsh.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Bowie to White Marsh?
The road trip is about 39.8 miles (64 km) and usually takes 00h 55m 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?
Ferndale is a useful midpoint, sitting about 19.9 miles from Bowie and 19.9 miles from White Marsh.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 34.4 miles (55.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.4 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:38 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.72 one way or $11.44 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 12.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around Bowie and Rain Showers near White Marsh.
Stop Ideas Near Ferndale
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
City of Bowie
Baltimore City Hall
Relay Town Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Ferndale.
BWI Rail Station
Pennsylvania Station
New Carrollton station
Kent Island, MD
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Bowie and White Marsh. Straight-line distance: 34.4 mi (55.36 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 White Marsh
Community in Baltimore County Maryland
| Population | 9,513 |
| Coordinates | 39.3837200, -76.4321800 |
| Altitude | 16 |
| Country | United States |
End: White Marsh (-76.43218, 39.38372)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 64 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 19m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 59m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 47m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 39m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 34m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 29m |
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 | $5.72 | $11.44 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $6.44 | $12.88 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $6.94 | $13.87 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $8.37 | $16.74 |
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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