How far is Easton, MD from Bowie, MD?

The driving distance from Easton, MD to Bowie, MD is about 53.7 miles (86.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 00m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 37 miles (59.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 00m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
Trip Tools

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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
53.69 mi
01h 00m
Flight
37.06 mi
59.64 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
37.06 mi
Kilometers
59.64 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
53.69 mi
Kilometers
86.4 km
Drive Time
01h 00m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 00m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bowie
Wed, Apr 22, 10:18 PM EDT
Return by in Easton
Wed, Apr 22, 11:18 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Easton
2026-04-22T21:17
Arrive Bowie
Wed, Apr 22, 10:18 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 00m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:00 AM to 11:00 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:30 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Easton
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
Stevensville
MD

Town in Montana, USA

From Easton
27 mi
00h 30m
To Bowie
26.7 mi
00h 30m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
73°F
Wednesday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SW
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 Easton and Bowie.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on South Washington Street

    1769 ft · 1 min · South Washington Street

  2. 2

    Continue on Glebe Road

    1.1 km · 2 min · Glebe Road

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Easton Parkway

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Easton Parkway

  4. 4

    Take the ramp straight

    152 m · 14 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight right onto Ocean Gateway

    38.2 mi · 53 min · Ocean Gateway

  6. 6

    Continue on John Hanson Highway

    10.7 mi · 13 min · John Hanson Highway

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward MD 3, US 301: Crofton, Richmond

    906 ft · 14 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on US 301 South: Richmond

    2207 ft · 34 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on US 301 South: Richmond

    1698 ft · 42 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto North West Crain Highway

    1.4 km · 1 min · North West Crain Highway

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Collington Road

    1.2 km · 2 min · Collington Road

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Evergreen Parkway

    1025 ft · 40 sec · Evergreen Parkway

  13. 13

    Turn right

    79 m · 20 sec

  14. 14

    Turn left

    33 m · 8 sec

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Easton and Bowie.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
15 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
27.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Ocean Gateway
38.2 mi · 71%
John Hanson Highway
10.7 mi · 20%
Easton Parkway
1.3 mi · 2%
North West Crain Highway
0.84 mi · 2%
Collington Road
0.75 mi · 1%
US 301 South
0.74 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Ocean Gateway

Merge slight right onto Ocean Gateway

38.2 mi · 00h 53m

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
01h 00m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 00m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+16.7 mi
37 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Stevensville
00h 30m from Easton
Leave By
4:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Easton 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 Easton to Bowie?

The road trip is about 53.7 miles (86.4 km) and usually takes 01h 00m 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?

Stevensville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 27 miles from Easton and 26.7 miles from Bowie.

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

The direct path is about 37 miles (59.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 16.7 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 4:30 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.72 one way or $15.45 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 16.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Easton and Chance Rain Showers near Bowie.

Stop Ideas Near Stevensville

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Stevensville, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Stevensville.

BUS

Kent Island, MD

7 mi away
3206 Main Street
BUS

Easton Airport, Maryland

29 mi away
29137 Newman Road
RAIL

BWI Rail Station

40 mi away
7 Amtrak Way
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

45 mi away
1515 North Charles Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Easton and Bowie. Straight-line distance: 37.06 mi (59.64 km).

Easton

#1 Easton

Town and the county seat of Talbot County, Maryland, United States

Population16,611
Coordinates38.7742800, -76.0763300
Altitude7
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: South Washington Street (-76.076268, 38.774285)
End: (-76.730357, 38.94261)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 86 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 47m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 20m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 04m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 53m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 46m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 40m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.89 gal
7.17 L · about $7.72
Round trip
$15.45
3.78 gal · 14.34 L
Estimated CO2
16.8 kg one way
Round trip: 33.6 kg / 74 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $7.72 $15.45
Mid-grade $4.60 $8.69 $17.38
Premium $4.95 $9.36 $18.73
Diesel $5.98 $11.30 $22.60

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 Easton and Bowie. The current time is 21:17:53.

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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.