How far is Charles Village, MD from Bowie, MD?
The driving distance from Charles Village, MD to Bowie, MD is about 31.5 miles (50.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 48m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 27 miles (43.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 37m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST.
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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 00h 48m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in Maryland, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Charles Village and Bowie.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Charles Village and Bowie.
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Start on Guilford Avenue
862 ft · 34 sec · Guilford Avenue
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Turn right onto East 27th Street
718 ft · 34 sec · East 27th Street
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Turn left onto Saint Paul Street
1.7 mi · 5 min · Saint Paul Street
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Keep slight right to continue on Saint Paul Place
147 m · 18 sec · Saint Paul Place
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Turn right onto East Franklin Street
2735 ft · 2 min · East Franklin Street
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Turn left onto North Greene Street
1.1 km · 1 min · North Greene Street
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Continue on Russell Street
1 mi · 2 min · Russell Street
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Turn straight onto Baltimore-Washington Parkway
4.1 mi · 6 min · Baltimore-Washington Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 695 East: Glen Burnie
1158 ft · 28 sec
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Merge slight left onto Baltimore Beltway
1.3 mi · 2 min · Baltimore Beltway
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Take the exit slight left toward I 97 South: Annapolis, Bay Bridge
1.4 km · 1 min
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Continue straight
8.9 mi · 10 min
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Keep slight right to continue on MD 32 West, MD 3 South: Bowie, Crofton
10.8 mi · 16 min
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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 Charles Village and Bowie.
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.
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.
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.
Sunny leaving Charles Village and Sunny near Bowie.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Charles Village to Bowie?
The road trip is about 31.5 miles (50.7 km) and usually takes 00h 48m 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?
Somerset is a useful midpoint, sitting about 15.7 miles from Charles Village and 15.8 miles from Bowie.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 27 miles (43.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.5 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 EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:52 PM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.38 one way or $8.75 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Charles Village and Sunny near Bowie.
Stop Ideas Near Somerset
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
City of Bowie
Baltimore City Hall
Kenhill Center
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Somerset.
BWI Rail Station
Pennsylvania Station
New Carrollton station
Kent Island, MD
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Charles Village and Bowie. Straight-line distance: 27.02 mi (43.48 km).
#1 Charles Village
Charles Village is a place in Maryland, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 39.3231600, -76.6133000 |
| Altitude | 65 |
| 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: 51 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 02m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 47m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 37m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 31m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 26m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 23m |
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 | $3.94 | $4.38 | $8.75 |
| Mid-grade | $4.56 | $5.06 | $10.12 |
| Premium | $4.88 | $5.42 | $10.84 |
| Diesel | $6.29 | $6.99 | $13.97 |
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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