How far is Edgemere, MD from Bowie, MD?

The driving distance from Edgemere, MD to Bowie, MD is about 32.9 miles (52.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 42m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 25.6 miles (41.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 25m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
32.85 mi
00h 42m
Flight
25.63 mi
41.24 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
25.63 mi
Kilometers
41.24 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
32.85 mi
Kilometers
52.87 km
Drive Time
00h 42m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 42m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bowie
Wed, Apr 22, 11:15 PM EDT
Return by in Edgemere
Wed, Apr 22, 11:58 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Edgemere
2026-04-22T22:33
Arrive Bowie
Wed, Apr 22, 11:15 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 42m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:43 AM to 7:43 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:04 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Edgemere
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

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
Ferndale
MD

Town in Anne Arundel County, Maryland, United States

From Edgemere
18.8 mi
00h 21m
To Bowie
14 mi
00h 21m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
51°F
Overnight

Cloudy

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 3:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 mph S
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 Edgemere and Bowie.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Lynch Road

    38 m · 6 sec · Lynch Road

  2. 2

    Turn right onto North Point Road

    2137 ft · 1 min · North Point Road

  3. 3

    Turn right onto North Point Boulevard

    580 ft · 19 sec · North Point Boulevard

  4. 4

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 695 North: Essex

    1721 ft · 42 sec

  5. 5

    Continue on Baltimore Beltway

    3.1 mi · 4 min · Baltimore Beltway

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward MD 151 North: Baltimore

    2575 ft · 1 min

  7. 7

    Continue on North Point Boulevard

    2 mi · 3 min · North Point Boulevard

  8. 8

    Turn left onto Kane Street

    965 ft · 35 sec · Kane Street

  9. 9

    Turn slight right

    56 m · 8 sec

  10. 10

    Continue on East Lombard Street

    1.3 mi · 3 min · East Lombard Street

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Ponca Street

    604 ft · 28 sec · Ponca Street

  12. 12

    Take the ramp left toward I 895 Toll South

    1378 ft · 36 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto Harbor Tunnel Thruway

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Harbor Tunnel Thruway

  14. 14

    Continue on Baltimore Harbor Tunnel

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Baltimore Harbor Tunnel

  15. 15

    Continue on Harbor Tunnel Thruway

    2.2 mi · 3 min · Harbor Tunnel Thruway

  16. 16

    Continue on Harbor Tunnel Throughway

    2567 ft · 40 sec · Harbor Tunnel Throughway

  17. 17

    Keep slight right to continue on Harbor Tunnel Throughway

    1.7 mi · 2 min · Harbor Tunnel Throughway

  18. 18

    Keep slight right to continue on I 97 South: Annapolis

    1.1 mi · 1 min

  19. 19

    Continue straight

    8.9 mi · 10 min

  20. 20

    Keep slight right to continue on MD 32 West, MD 3 South: Bowie, Crofton

    10.8 mi · 16 min

  21. 21

    Turn right onto Collington Road

    1.2 km · 2 min · Collington Road

  22. 22

    Turn left onto Evergreen Parkway

    1025 ft · 40 sec · Evergreen Parkway

  23. 23

    Turn right

    79 m · 20 sec

  24. 24

    Turn left

    33 m · 8 sec

  25. 25

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
25 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
76 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
MD 32 West
10.8 mi · 33%
I 97 South
9.93 mi · 30%
Harbor Tunnel Thruway
4 mi · 12%
Baltimore Beltway
3.09 mi · 9%
Harbor Tunnel Throughway
2.16 mi · 7%
North Point Boulevard
2.14 mi · 7%
Longest Stretch

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.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 42m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 26m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+7.3 mi
25.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Ferndale
00h 21m from Edgemere
Leave By
7:04 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Cloudy leaving Edgemere 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 Edgemere to Bowie?

The road trip is about 32.9 miles (52.9 km) and usually takes 00h 42m 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?

Ferndale is a useful midpoint, sitting about 18.8 miles from Edgemere and 14 miles from Bowie.

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

The direct path is about 25.6 miles (41.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.3 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 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 $4.74 one way or $9.48 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Ferndale

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Ferndale and the surrounding midpoint area.
Stop photo coming soon
Scenic stop 13.7 mi away

City of Bowie

Bowie , MD
8614 Chestnut Ave, Bowie, MD 20715
Museum
Baltimore City Hall
Meeting point 8.3 mi away

Baltimore City Hall

Baltimore , MD
100 Holliday St, Baltimore, MD 21202
Rating 4.0/5 63 reviews City government office
Stop photo coming soon
Nearby stop 5.2 mi away

Relay Town Hall

Halethorpe , MD
1710 Arlington Ave, Halethorpe, MD 21227
Event venue

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

BWI Rail Station

5 mi away
7 Amtrak Way
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

14 mi away
1515 North Charles Street
RAIL

New Carrollton station

32 mi away
4300 Garden City Drive
BUS

Kent Island, MD

42 mi away
3206 Main Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Edgemere and Bowie. Straight-line distance: 25.63 mi (41.24 km).

Edgemere

#1 Edgemere

Census designated place

Population8,669
Coordinates39.2420500, -76.4480200
Altitude6
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: Lynch Road (-76.447704, 39.241906)
End: (-76.730357, 38.94261)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 53 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 05m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 49m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 39m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 32m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 28m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 24m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.16 gal
4.39 L · about $4.74
Round trip
$9.48
2.32 gal · 8.78 L
Estimated CO2
10.3 kg one way
Round trip: 20.6 kg / 45 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $4.74 $9.48
Mid-grade $4.60 $5.33 $10.67
Premium $4.95 $5.75 $11.49
Diesel $5.98 $6.94 $13.87

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 Edgemere and Bowie. The current time is 22:33:06.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.