How far is Bowleys Quarters, MD from Bowie, MD?

The driving distance from Bowleys Quarters, MD to Bowie, MD is about 44.3 miles (71.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 56m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 32.7 miles (52.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 52m 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
44.33 mi
00h 56m
Flight
32.68 mi
52.59 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
32.68 mi
Kilometers
52.59 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
44.33 mi
Kilometers
71.34 km
Drive Time
00h 56m

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 56m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bowie
Sun, Apr 19, 6:38 AM EDT
Return by in Bowleys Quarters
Sun, Apr 19, 7:34 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bowleys Quarters
2026-04-19T05:42
Arrive Bowie
Sun, Apr 19, 6:38 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 56m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:56 AM to 10:56 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:38 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Bowleys Quarters
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
Ferndale
MD

Town in Anne Arundel County, Maryland, United States

From Bowleys Quarters
20.4 mi
00h 28m
To Bowie
24 mi
00h 28m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
64°F
Sunday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 13 mph W
Destination
70°F
Sunday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
9 to 15 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Bowleys Quarters and Bowie.

  1. 1

    Start on Carroll Island Road

    1.1 km · 2 min · Carroll Island Road

  2. 2

    Continue on Eastern Boulevard

    1.9 mi · 3 min · Eastern Boulevard

  3. 3

    Turn slight right onto MD 700 North

    1181 ft · 43 sec

  4. 4

    Turn straight onto Martin Boulevard

    1.7 mi · 3 min · Martin Boulevard

  5. 5

    Keep slight left to continue on US 40 West

    2262 ft · 56 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Pulaski Highway

    3.9 mi · 6 min · Pulaski Highway

  7. 7

    Continue on Pulaski Highway

    579 ft · 13 sec · Pulaski Highway

  8. 8

    Turn slight right onto Moravia Road

    1235 ft · 45 sec

  9. 9

    Turn straight onto Moravia Road

    1755 ft · 35 sec · Moravia Road

  10. 10

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 895 Toll South: Baltimore Harbor Tunnel Thruway

    2433 ft · 41 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto Harbor Tunnel Thruway

    3.4 mi · 5 min · Harbor Tunnel Thruway

  12. 12

    Continue on Baltimore Harbor Tunnel

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Baltimore Harbor Tunnel

  13. 13

    Continue on Harbor Tunnel Thruway

    2.2 mi · 3 min · Harbor Tunnel Thruway

  14. 14

    Continue on Harbor Tunnel Throughway

    2567 ft · 40 sec · Harbor Tunnel Throughway

  15. 15

    Keep slight right to continue on Harbor Tunnel Throughway

    1.7 mi · 2 min · Harbor Tunnel Throughway

  16. 16

    Keep slight right to continue on I 97 South: Annapolis

    1.1 mi · 1 min

  17. 17

    Continue straight

    8.9 mi · 10 min

  18. 18

    Keep slight right to continue on MD 32 West, MD 3 South: Bowie, Crofton

    10.8 mi · 16 min

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Collington Road

    1.2 km · 2 min · Collington Road

  20. 20

    Turn left onto Evergreen Parkway

    1025 ft · 40 sec · Evergreen Parkway

  21. 21

    Turn right

    79 m · 20 sec

  22. 22

    Turn left

    33 m · 8 sec

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
23 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
2 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
51.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
MD 32 West
10.8 mi · 24%
I 97 South
9.93 mi · 22%
Harbor Tunnel Thruway
5.54 mi · 12%
Pulaski Highway
4.01 mi · 9%
Harbor Tunnel Throughway
2.16 mi · 5%
Eastern Boulevard
1.88 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

MD 32 West

Keep slight right to continue on MD 32 West, MD 3 South: Bowie, Crofton

10.8 mi · 00h 16m

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
00h 56m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 52m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+11.6 mi
32.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Ferndale
00h 28m from Bowleys Quarters
Leave By
4:38 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Bowleys Quarters and Rain Showers Likely near Bowie.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Bowleys Quarters to Bowie?

The road trip is about 44.3 miles (71.3 km) and usually takes 00h 56m 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 20.4 miles from Bowleys Quarters and 24 miles from Bowie.

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

The direct path is about 32.7 miles (52.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.6 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 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 $6.37 one way or $12.75 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 13.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Bowleys Quarters and Rain Showers Likely near Bowie.

Stop Ideas Near Ferndale

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

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

RAIL

BWI Rail Station

5 mi away
7 Amtrak Way
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

14 mi away
1515 North Charles Street
RAIL

New Carrollton station

32 mi away
4300 Garden City Drive
BUS

Kent Island, MD

42 mi away
3206 Main Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Bowleys Quarters and Bowie. Straight-line distance: 32.68 mi (52.59 km).

Bowleys Quarters

#1 Bowleys Quarters

Census designated place

Population6,755
Coordinates39.3353900, -76.3902400
Altitude14
CountryUnited States
Bowie

#2 Bowie

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

Population58,212
Coordinates38.9427800, -76.7302800
Altitude42
CountryUnited States
Start: Carroll Island Road (-76.390787, 39.334654)
End: (-76.730357, 38.94261)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 71 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 28m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 06m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 53m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 44m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 37m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 33m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.56 gal
5.92 L · about $6.37
Round trip
$12.75
3.12 gal · 11.84 L
Estimated CO2
13.9 kg one way
Round trip: 27.7 kg / 61 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $6.37 $12.75
Mid-grade $4.60 $7.17 $14.35
Premium $4.95 $7.73 $15.46
Diesel $5.98 $9.33 $18.66

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Bowleys Quarters and Bowie. The current time is 05:42:02.

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.