How far is Hurlock, MD from Bowie, MD?

The driving distance from Hurlock, MD to Bowie, MD is about 70.7 miles (113.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 26m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 52.1 miles (83.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 53m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
70.71 mi
01h 26m
Flight
52.06 mi
83.78 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
52.06 mi
Kilometers
83.78 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
70.71 mi
Kilometers
113.8 km
Drive Time
01h 26m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 26m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bowie
Thu, Apr 23, 6:38 AM EDT
Return by in Hurlock
Thu, Apr 23, 8:04 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Hurlock
2026-04-23T05:11
Arrive Bowie
Thu, Apr 23, 6:38 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 26m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:27 AM to 11:27 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:36 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Hurlock
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
Grasonville
MD

Census designated place

From Hurlock
35.3 mi
00h 43m
To Bowie
35.4 mi
00h 43m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
77°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 8 mph NW
Destination
77°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Jackson Street

    1848 ft · 1 min · Jackson Street

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn right onto South Main Street

    1.3 km · 2 min · South Main Street

  3. 3

    Continue on Academy Street

    2976 ft · 59 sec · Academy Street

  4. 4

    Continue on Waddells Corner Road

    1.9 mi · 3 min · Waddells Corner Road

  5. 5

    Turn right onto East New Market-Ellwood Road

    3.3 mi · 6 min · East New Market-Ellwood Road

  6. 6

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Preston Road

    1.3 km · 2 min · Preston Road

  7. 7

    Continue on Main Street

    1 mi · 3 min · Main Street

  8. 8

    Continue on Dover Bridge Road

    5.9 mi · 10 min · Dover Bridge Road

  9. 9

    Continue on Dover Road

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Dover Road

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Black Dog Alley

    3.6 mi · 8 min · Black Dog Alley

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Ocean Gateway

    37.3 mi · 52 min · Ocean Gateway

  12. 12

    Continue on John Hanson Highway

    10.7 mi · 13 min · John Hanson Highway

  13. 13

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

    906 ft · 14 sec

  14. 14

    Keep slight left to continue on US 301 South: Richmond

    2207 ft · 34 sec

  15. 15

    Keep slight right to continue on US 301 South: Richmond

    1698 ft · 42 sec

  16. 16

    Merge slight left onto North West Crain Highway

    1.4 km · 1 min · North West Crain Highway

  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 Hurlock 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
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
1 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
29.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Ocean Gateway
37.3 mi · 53%
John Hanson Highway
10.7 mi · 15%
Dover Bridge Road
5.87 mi · 8%
Black Dog Alley
3.56 mi · 5%
East New Market-Ellwood Road
3.31 mi · 5%
Waddells Corner Road
1.87 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Ocean Gateway

Turn right onto Ocean Gateway

37.3 mi · 00h 52m

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 26m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 54m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+18.6 mi
52.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Grasonville
00h 43m from Hurlock
Leave By
3:36 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Hurlock and Sunny near Bowie.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 70.7 miles (113.8 km) and usually takes 01h 26m 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?

Grasonville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 35.3 miles from Hurlock and 35.4 miles from Bowie.

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

The direct path is about 52.1 miles (83.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 18.6 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 3:36 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.22 one way or $20.43 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 22.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Hurlock and Sunny near Bowie.

Stop Ideas Near Grasonville

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

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

BUS

Kent Island, MD

3 mi away
3206 Main Street
BUS

Easton Airport, Maryland

21 mi away
29137 Newman Road
BUS

Cambridge, Maryland

46 mi away
100 Heron Boulevard
RAIL

BWI Rail Station

49 mi away
7 Amtrak Way

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Hurlock and Bowie. Straight-line distance: 52.06 mi (83.78 km).

Hurlock

#1 Hurlock

Town of the United States

Population2,007
Coordinates38.6242800, -75.8543800
Altitude11
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: Jackson Street (-75.854369, 38.624174)
End: (-76.730357, 38.94261)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 114 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 21m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 46m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 24m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 10m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 00m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 52m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.5 gal
9.45 L · about $10.22
Round trip
$20.43
5 gal · 18.9 L
Estimated CO2
22.2 kg one way
Round trip: 44.4 kg / 98 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $10.22 $20.43
Mid-grade $4.60 $11.50 $23.00
Premium $4.95 $12.39 $24.77
Diesel $5.98 $14.95 $29.90

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 Hurlock and Bowie. The current time is 05:11:34.

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.