How far is Charlotte Hall, MD from Bowie, MD?
The driving distance from Charlotte Hall, MD to Bowie, MD is about 39.8 miles (64 km), with a travel time of about 00h 53m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 32 miles (51.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 47m 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 53m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Charlotte Hall and Bowie.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Charlotte Hall and Bowie.
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Start on the route
52 m · 14 sec
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Turn right onto Charlotte Hall Road
1.6 km · 2 min · Charlotte Hall Road
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Turn right onto Golden Beach Road
695 ft · 21 sec · Golden Beach Road
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Turn left onto Three Notch Road
1.6 km · 1 min · Three Notch Road
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Continue on Leonardtown Road
10.6 mi · 15 min · Leonardtown Road
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Turn right onto Mattawoman Beantown Road
3.3 mi · 5 min · Mattawoman Beantown Road
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Merge slight left onto Crain Highway
2.5 mi · 4 min · Crain Highway
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Keep slight right to continue on Crain Highway
13 mi · 18 min · Crain Highway
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Continue on South East Crain Highway
7.4 mi · 10 min · South East Crain Highway
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Take the exit slight left toward MD 197 North
809 ft · 24 sec
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Turn straight onto Collington Road
1.1 km · 1 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 Charlotte Hall and Bowie.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Crain Highway
Keep slight right to continue on Crain Highway
13 mi · 00h 18m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Charlotte Hall and Mostly Sunny near Bowie.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Charlotte Hall to Bowie?
The road trip is about 39.8 miles (64 km) and usually takes 00h 53m 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?
Brandywine is a useful midpoint, sitting about 20 miles from Charlotte Hall and 19.8 miles from Bowie.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 32 miles (51.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.8 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 4:42 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 Mostly Sunny around Charlotte Hall and Mostly Sunny near Bowie.
Stop Ideas Near Brandywine
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 Brandywine.
Union Station
Washington Union Station
New Carrollton station
Lorton station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Charlotte Hall and Bowie. Straight-line distance: 32.01 mi (51.52 km).
#1 Charlotte Hall
Census designated place
| Population | 1,420 |
| Coordinates | 38.4809600, -76.7780200 |
| Altitude | 51 |
| 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: 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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