How far is Hampton, MD from Bowie, MD?

The driving distance from Hampton, MD to Bowie, MD is about 43.6 miles (70.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 53m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 34.1 miles (54.8 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 EST.
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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.

Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
43.58 mi
00h 53m
Flight
34.08 mi
54.84 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
34.08 mi
Kilometers
54.84 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
43.58 mi
Kilometers
70.13 km
Drive Time
00h 53m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 00h 53m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bowie
Fri, Nov 6, 2:14 PM EST
Return by in Hampton
Fri, Nov 6, 3:08 PM EST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Hampton
2026-11-06T13:20
Arrive Bowie
Fri, Nov 6, 2:14 PM EST
Route Timing
00h 53m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:54 AM to 10:54 AM EST

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

Leave by
4:42 PM EST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Hampton
9:30 PM EST
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
Pumphrey
MD

Census designated place

From Hampton
21.7 mi
00h 26m
To Bowie
21.8 mi
00h 26m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
69°F
Today

Isolated Rain Showers then Partly Sunny

Starts
Fri, Nov 6 8:00 AM EST
Wind
8 mph N
Destination
69°F
Friday

Patchy Fog

Starts
Fri, Nov 6 6:00 AM EST
Wind
2 to 6 mph N

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Hampton and Bowie.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Saint Francis Road

    1.3 km · 3 min · Saint Francis Road

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Dulaney Valley Road

    2667 ft · 1 min · Dulaney Valley Road

  3. 3

    Take the ramp left toward I 695 East: Essex

    1559 ft · 53 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left onto Baltimore Beltway

    4.5 mi · 6 min · Baltimore Beltway

  5. 5

    Keep slight right to continue on Baltimore Beltway

    2 mi · 3 min · Baltimore Beltway

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward I 95 North, I 95 South: New York, Baltimore

    1972 ft · 48 sec

  7. 7

    Keep slight right to continue on I 95 South: Baltimore

    1.2 mi · 2 min

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto John F. Kennedy Memorial Highway

    1.5 mi · 2 min · John F. Kennedy Memorial Highway

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on Harbor Tunnel Thruway

    5 mi · 7 min · Harbor Tunnel Thruway

  10. 10

    Continue on Baltimore Harbor Tunnel

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Baltimore Harbor Tunnel

  11. 11

    Continue on Harbor Tunnel Thruway

    2.2 mi · 3 min · Harbor Tunnel Thruway

  12. 12

    Continue on Harbor Tunnel Throughway

    2567 ft · 40 sec · Harbor Tunnel Throughway

  13. 13

    Keep slight right to continue on Harbor Tunnel Throughway

    1.7 mi · 2 min · Harbor Tunnel Throughway

  14. 14

    Keep slight right to continue on I 97 South: Annapolis

    1.1 mi · 1 min

  15. 15

    Continue straight

    8.9 mi · 10 min

  16. 16

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

    10.8 mi · 16 min

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Collington Road

    1.2 km · 2 min · Collington Road

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Evergreen Parkway

    1025 ft · 40 sec · Evergreen Parkway

  19. 19

    Turn right

    79 m · 20 sec

  20. 20

    Turn left

    33 m · 8 sec

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Hampton 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
21 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
48.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
MD 32 West
10.8 mi · 25%
I 97 South
9.93 mi · 23%
Harbor Tunnel Thruway
7.13 mi · 16%
Baltimore Beltway
6.49 mi · 15%
Harbor Tunnel Throughway
2.16 mi · 5%
John F. Kennedy Memorial Highway
1.47 mi · 3%
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 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
00h 53m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 48m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+9.5 mi
34.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Pumphrey
00h 26m from Hampton
Leave By
4:42 PM EST
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Isolated Rain Showers then Partly Sunny leaving Hampton and Patchy Fog near Bowie.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Hampton to Bowie?

The road trip is about 43.6 miles (70.1 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?

Pumphrey is a useful midpoint, sitting about 21.7 miles from Hampton and 21.8 miles from Bowie.

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

The direct path is about 34.1 miles (54.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.5 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 EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:42 PM EST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.09 one way or $12.18 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 13.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Isolated Rain Showers then Partly Sunny around Hampton and Patchy Fog near Bowie.

Stop Ideas Near Pumphrey

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Pumphrey, 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 Pumphrey.

RAIL

BWI Rail Station

6 mi away
7 Amtrak Way
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

10 mi away
1515 North Charles Street
RAIL

New Carrollton station

35 mi away
4300 Garden City Drive
BUS

Kent Island, MD

44 mi away
3206 Main Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Hampton and Bowie. Straight-line distance: 34.08 mi (54.84 km).

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#1 Hampton

Hampton is a place in Maryland, United States.

Population0
Coordinates39.4228800, -76.5846900
Altitude103
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: Saint Francis Road (-76.584673, 39.422964)
End: (-76.730357, 38.94261)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 70 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 27m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 05m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 52m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 43m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 37m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 32m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.54 gal
5.82 L · about $6.09
Round trip
$12.18
3.08 gal · 11.64 L
Estimated CO2
13.7 kg one way
Round trip: 27.4 kg / 60 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $6.09 $12.18
Mid-grade $4.57 $7.04 $14.08
Premium $4.89 $7.54 $15.07
Diesel $6.30 $9.71 $19.41

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 · Nov 06, 2026

There is no time difference between Hampton and Bowie. The current time is 13:20:45.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.