How far is Crisfield, MD from Bowie, MD?
The driving distance from Crisfield, MD to Bowie, MD is about 137.8 miles (221.8 km), with a travel time of about 02h 30m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 81.5 miles (131.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 01m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
Reverse, save, or send this route
This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.
This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
Gas Cost Calculator
Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 02h 30m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Town of the United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Rain Showers
Rain Showers Likely
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Crisfield and Bowie.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Crisfield and Bowie.
-
1
Start on North 4th Street
122 m · 21 sec · North 4th Street
-
2
Continue on North 4th Street
38 m · 8 sec · North 4th Street
-
3
Turn right onto Richardson Avenue
1.6 km · 1 min · Richardson Avenue
-
4
Continue on Crisfield Highway
12.9 mi · 19 min · Crisfield Highway
-
5
Take the ramp straight toward Crisfield Highway
637 ft · 17 sec · Crisfield Highway
-
6
Merge slight right onto Ocean Highway
11.8 mi · 16 min · Ocean Highway
-
7
Continue on South Fruitland Boulevard
1708 ft · 22 sec · South Fruitland Boulevard
-
8
Keep slight left to continue on Salisbury Bypass
10.8 mi · 12 min · Salisbury Bypass
-
9
Take the exit slight right toward US 13 North, US 13 Business: Salisbury, Dover
1476 ft · 36 sec
-
10
Keep slight right to continue on US 13 North: Dover
1136 ft · 28 sec
-
11
Merge slight left onto North Salisbury Boulevard
1.3 km · 1 min · North Salisbury Boulevard
-
12
Keep slight right to continue on North Salisbury Boulevard
3.1 mi · 4 min · North Salisbury Boulevard
-
13
Continue on Sussex Highway
19.3 mi · 27 min · Sussex Highway
-
14
Take the exit slight left
51 m · 6 sec
-
15
Continue on Rifle Range Road
673 ft · 19 sec · Rifle Range Road
-
16
Turn right onto South Main Street
1 mi · 2 min · South Main Street
-
17
Turn left onto Market Street
2366 ft · 46 sec · Market Street
-
18
Turn right onto Seashore Highway
7.5 mi · 9 min · Seashore Highway
-
19
Continue on Shore Highway
17.4 mi · 24 min · Shore Highway
-
20
Continue on Queen Anne Highway
6.2 mi · 8 min · Queen Anne Highway
-
21
Take the exit slight right
527 ft · 15 sec
-
22
Merge slight left onto Ocean Gateway
28.5 mi · 40 min · Ocean Gateway
-
23
Continue on John Hanson Highway
10.7 mi · 13 min · John Hanson Highway
-
24
Take the exit slight right toward MD 3, US 301: Crofton, Richmond
906 ft · 14 sec
-
25
Keep slight left to continue on US 301 South: Richmond
2207 ft · 34 sec
-
26
Keep slight right to continue on US 301 South: Richmond
1698 ft · 42 sec
-
27
Merge slight left onto North West Crain Highway
1.4 km · 1 min · North West Crain Highway
-
28
Turn right onto Collington Road
1.2 km · 2 min · Collington Road
-
29
Turn left onto Evergreen Parkway
1025 ft · 40 sec · Evergreen Parkway
-
30
Turn right
79 m · 20 sec
-
31
Turn left
33 m · 8 sec
-
32
Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Crisfield 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.
Ocean Gateway
Merge slight left onto Ocean Gateway
28.5 mi · 00h 40m
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.
Rain Showers leaving Crisfield and Rain Showers Likely near Bowie.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Crisfield to Bowie?
The road trip is about 137.8 miles (221.8 km) and usually takes 02h 30m 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?
Federalsburg is a useful midpoint, sitting about 67.7 miles from Crisfield and 70.1 miles from Bowie.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 81.5 miles (131.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 56.3 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 1:28 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $19.86 one way or $39.72 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 43.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers around Crisfield and Rain Showers Likely near Bowie.
Stop Ideas Near Federalsburg
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 Federalsburg.
Cambridge, Maryland
Easton Airport, Maryland
Salisbury, Maryland
Salisbury (BayRunner Shuttle), Maryland
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Crisfield and Bowie. Straight-line distance: 81.5 mi (131.16 km).
#1 Crisfield
City in Somerset County, Maryland, United States
| Population | 2,534 |
| Coordinates | 37.9834600, -75.8538200 |
| Altitude | 1 |
| 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: 222 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 35m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 26m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 45m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 17m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 58m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 43m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $4.09 | $19.86 | $39.72 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $22.35 | $44.70 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $24.08 | $48.15 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $29.06 | $58.13 |
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 19, 2026
Distance to Other Cities
Planning a road trip? See the full trip guide on Trip.ovh — stops, fuel costs, weather, and departure timing.