How far is Cambridge, MD from Bowie, MD?
The driving distance from Cambridge, MD to Bowie, MD is about 69.8 miles (112.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 19m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 43.8 miles (70.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 38m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 19m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Census designated place
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Patchy Frost then Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Cambridge and Bowie.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Cambridge and Bowie.
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Start on Race Street
935 ft · 29 sec · Race Street
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Turn right onto Cedar Street
1.1 km · 2 min · Cedar Street
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Turn left onto Sunburst Highway
2950 ft · 1 min · Sunburst Highway
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Continue on Senator Malkus Junior Bridge
1.6 mi · 3 min · Senator Malkus Junior Bridge
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Continue on Ocean Gateway
53.1 mi · 1 hr 15 min · Ocean Gateway
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Continue on John Hanson Highway
10.7 mi · 13 min · John Hanson Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward MD 3, US 301: Crofton, Richmond
906 ft · 14 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on US 301 South: Richmond
2207 ft · 34 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on US 301 South: Richmond
1698 ft · 42 sec
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Merge slight left onto North West Crain Highway
1.4 km · 1 min · North West Crain Highway
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Turn right onto Collington Road
1.2 km · 2 min · Collington Road
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Turn left onto Evergreen Parkway
1025 ft · 40 sec · Evergreen Parkway
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Turn right
79 m · 20 sec
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Turn left
33 m · 8 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Cambridge and Bowie.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
Ocean Gateway
Continue on Ocean Gateway
53.1 mi · 01h 15m
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.
Patchy Frost then Sunny leaving Cambridge and Sunny near Bowie.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Cambridge to Bowie?
The road trip is about 69.8 miles (112.3 km) and usually takes 01h 19m 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?
Grasonville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 34.8 miles from Cambridge and 35 miles from Bowie.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 43.8 miles (70.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 26 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 3:52 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.05 one way or $20.10 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 21.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Patchy Frost then Sunny around Cambridge and Sunny near Bowie.
Stop Ideas Near Grasonville
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Grasonville.
Kent Island, MD
Easton Airport, Maryland
Cambridge, Maryland
BWI Rail Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Cambridge and Bowie. Straight-line distance: 43.82 mi (70.52 km).
#1 Cambridge
City in Dorchester County, Maryland, United States
| Population | 12,213 |
| Coordinates | 38.5631700, -76.0788300 |
| Altitude | 6 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Bowie
The most populous city in Prince George's County, Maryland.
| Population | 58,212 |
| Coordinates | 38.9427800, -76.7302800 |
| Altitude | 42 |
| Country | United States |
End: (-76.730357, 38.94261)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 112 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 19m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 44m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 23m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 09m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 59m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 52m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $4.09 | $10.05 | $20.10 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $11.31 | $22.63 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $12.19 | $24.37 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $14.71 | $29.42 |
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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