How far is Hillsmere Shores, MD from Bowie, MD?
The driving distance from Hillsmere Shores, MD to Bowie, MD is about 16.6 miles (26.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 24m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 12.7 miles (20.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 49m 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 24m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
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Halfway Point
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Census-designated place in Maryland, United Staes
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Hillsmere Shores and Bowie.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hillsmere Shores and Bowie.
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Start on Hillsmere Drive
1.2 km · 2 min · Hillsmere Drive
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Turn left onto Forest Drive
2.4 mi · 5 min · Forest Drive
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Continue on Aris T Allen Boulevard
1.2 km · 1 min · Aris T Allen Boulevard
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Continue on Aris T Allen Boulevard
1 mi · 1 min · Aris T Allen Boulevard
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Keep slight left to continue on I 97, US 50 West, US 301 South: Washington, Baltimore
1 mi · 2 min
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Keep slight left to continue on US 50 West, US 301 West: Washington
2476 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto John Hanson Highway
7.5 mi · 9 min · John Hanson Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward MD 3, US 301: Crofton, Richmond
906 ft · 14 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on US 301 South: Richmond
2207 ft · 34 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on US 301 South: Richmond
1698 ft · 42 sec
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Merge slight left onto North West Crain Highway
1.4 km · 1 min · North West Crain Highway
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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 Hillsmere Shores 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.
John Hanson Highway
Merge slight left onto John Hanson Highway
7.46 mi · 00h 09m
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.
Rain Showers leaving Hillsmere Shores 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 Hillsmere Shores to Bowie?
The road trip is about 16.6 miles (26.7 km) and usually takes 00h 24m 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?
Crownsville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 8.3 miles from Hillsmere Shores and 8.3 miles from Bowie.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 12.7 miles (20.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.9 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 7:40 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.41 one way or $4.82 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers around Hillsmere Shores and Rain Showers Likely near Bowie.
Stop Ideas Near Crownsville
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
City of Bowie
Upper Marlboro Town Hall
Kenhill Center
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Crownsville.
BWI Rail Station
New Carrollton station
Pennsylvania Station
Kent Island, MD
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Hillsmere Shores and Bowie. Straight-line distance: 12.64 mi (20.35 km).
#1 Hillsmere Shores
Unincorporated community
| Population | 2,872 |
| Coordinates | 38.9401100, -76.4949600 |
| Altitude | 16 |
| 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: 27 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 33m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 24m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 19m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 16m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 14m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 12m |
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 | $2.41 | $4.82 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $2.71 | $5.43 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $2.92 | $5.85 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $3.53 | $7.06 |
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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