How far is Carney, MD from Bowie, MD?

The driving distance from Carney, MD to Bowie, MD is about 38.7 miles (62.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 47m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 33.1 miles (53.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 35m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
38.69 mi
00h 47m
Flight
33.1 mi
53.27 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
33.1 mi
Kilometers
53.27 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
38.69 mi
Kilometers
62.27 km
Drive Time
00h 47m

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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 00h 47m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bowie
Wed, Apr 22, 10:01 PM EDT
Return by in Carney
Wed, Apr 22, 10:49 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Carney
2026-04-22T21:14
Arrive Bowie
Wed, Apr 22, 10:01 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 47m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:48 AM to 10:48 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:54 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Carney
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 Carney
19.3 mi
00h 23m
To Bowie
19.4 mi
00h 23m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
71°F
Today

Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 11:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 mph W
Destination
73°F
Wednesday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    26 m · 12 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Harford Road

    3031 ft · 1 min · Harford Road

  3. 3

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 695 East: Essex

    1464 ft · 1 min

  4. 4

    Merge slight left onto Baltimore Beltway

    1975 ft · 31 sec · Baltimore Beltway

  5. 5

    Keep slight right to continue on Baltimore Beltway

    2 mi · 3 min · Baltimore Beltway

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward I 95 North, I 95 South: New York, Baltimore

    1972 ft · 48 sec

  7. 7

    Keep slight right to continue on I 95 South: Baltimore

    1.2 mi · 2 min

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto John F. Kennedy Memorial Highway

    1.5 mi · 2 min · John F. Kennedy Memorial Highway

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on Harbor Tunnel Thruway

    5 mi · 7 min · Harbor Tunnel Thruway

  10. 10

    Continue on Baltimore Harbor Tunnel

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Baltimore Harbor Tunnel

  11. 11

    Continue on Harbor Tunnel Thruway

    2.2 mi · 3 min · Harbor Tunnel Thruway

  12. 12

    Continue on Harbor Tunnel Throughway

    2567 ft · 40 sec · Harbor Tunnel Throughway

  13. 13

    Keep slight right to continue on Harbor Tunnel Throughway

    1.7 mi · 2 min · Harbor Tunnel Throughway

  14. 14

    Keep slight right to continue on I 97 South: Annapolis

    1.1 mi · 1 min

  15. 15

    Continue straight

    8.9 mi · 10 min

  16. 16

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

    10.8 mi · 16 min

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Collington Road

    1.2 km · 2 min · Collington Road

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Evergreen Parkway

    1025 ft · 40 sec · Evergreen Parkway

  19. 19

    Turn right

    79 m · 20 sec

  20. 20

    Turn left

    33 m · 8 sec

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Carney 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
21 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
54.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
MD 32 West
10.8 mi · 28%
I 97 South
9.93 mi · 26%
Harbor Tunnel Thruway
7.13 mi · 18%
Baltimore Beltway
2.35 mi · 6%
Harbor Tunnel Throughway
2.16 mi · 6%
John F. Kennedy Memorial Highway
1.47 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 47m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 36m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+5.6 mi
33.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Ferndale
00h 23m from Carney
Leave By
4:54 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Carney and Chance Rain Showers near Bowie.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 38.7 miles (62.3 km) and usually takes 00h 47m 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 19.3 miles from Carney and 19.4 miles from Bowie.

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

The direct path is about 33.1 miles (53.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.6 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 4:54 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.60 one way or $11.20 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 12.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Carney and Chance Rain Showers near Bowie.

Stop Ideas Near Ferndale

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Ferndale and the surrounding midpoint area.
Stop photo coming soon
Scenic stop 14.2 mi away

City of Bowie

Bowie , MD
8614 Chestnut Ave, Bowie, MD 20715
Museum
Baltimore City Hall
Meeting point 7.8 mi away

Baltimore City Hall

Baltimore , MD
100 Holliday St, Baltimore, MD 21202
Rating 4.0/5 63 reviews City government office
Stop photo coming soon
Nearby stop 5 mi away

Relay Town Hall

Halethorpe , MD
1710 Arlington Ave, Halethorpe, MD 21227
Event venue

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 Carney and Bowie. Straight-line distance: 33.1 mi (53.27 km).

Photo coming soon

#1 Carney

Census designated place

Population29,941
Coordinates39.3942700, -76.5235800
Altitude108
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: (-76.523627, 39.394217)
End: (-76.730357, 38.94261)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 62 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 17m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 58m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 46m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 38m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 33m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 28m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.37 gal
5.17 L · about $5.60
Round trip
$11.20
2.74 gal · 10.34 L
Estimated CO2
12.2 kg one way
Round trip: 24.4 kg / 54 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $5.60 $11.20
Mid-grade $4.60 $6.30 $12.60
Premium $4.95 $6.79 $13.57
Diesel $5.98 $8.19 $16.39

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 Carney and Bowie. The current time is 21:14:21.

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.