How far is City of Baltimore, MD from Bowie, MD?
The driving distance from City of Baltimore, MD to Bowie, MD is about 29.1 miles (46.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 43m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 24.9 miles (40 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 26m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 43m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
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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Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between City of Baltimore and Bowie.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between City of Baltimore and Bowie.
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Start on East Fayette Street
1216 ft · 39 sec · East Fayette Street
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Continue on West Fayette Street
2068 ft · 1 min · West Fayette Street
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Turn left onto North Greene Street
1919 ft · 47 sec · 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 City of Baltimore 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 short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving City of Baltimore 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 City of Baltimore to Bowie?
The road trip is about 29.1 miles (46.9 km) and usually takes 00h 43m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Somerset is a useful midpoint, sitting about 14.6 miles from City of Baltimore and 14.6 miles from Bowie.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 24.9 miles (40 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.2 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:04 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.21 one way or $8.42 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around City of Baltimore and Mostly 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 City of Baltimore and Bowie. Straight-line distance: 24.84 mi (39.97 km).
#1 City of Baltimore
Independent city in Maryland, United States
| Population | 621,849 |
| Coordinates | 39.2903800, -76.6121900 |
| Altitude | 10 |
| 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: Bowie (-76.73028, 38.94278)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 47 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 58m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 43m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 34m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 29m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 24m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 21m |
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 | $4.21 | $8.42 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $4.74 | $9.47 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $5.10 | $10.21 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $6.16 | $12.32 |
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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