How far is Lake Shore, MD from Bowie, MD?
The driving distance from Lake Shore, MD to Bowie, MD is about 27.7 miles (44.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 37m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 17.4 miles (28 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 14m 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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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Lake Shore and Bowie.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lake Shore and Bowie.
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Start on Mountain Road
1.6 mi · 3 min · Mountain Road
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Turn left onto Paul T. Pitcher Memorial Highway
1.2 km · 1 min · Paul T. Pitcher Memorial Highway
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Turn left onto Magothy Bridge Road
3 mi · 5 min · Magothy Bridge Road
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Continue on Earleigh Heights Road West
2664 ft · 1 min · Earleigh Heights Road West
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Continue on Earleigh Heights Connector
1852 ft · 1 min · Earleigh Heights Connector
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Turn left onto Jumpers Hole Road
1.4 km · 2 min · Jumpers Hole Road
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Turn right onto Benfield Road
1.4 mi · 3 min · Benfield Road
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Turn left onto Laurel Drive
30 m · 3 sec · Laurel Drive
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Turn right onto West Benfield Road
1.4 km · 2 min · West Benfield Road
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Turn left onto Veterans Highway
1.2 mi · 2 min · Veterans Highway
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Turn right onto Maryland 3 Service Road
148 m · 14 sec · Maryland 3 Service Road
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Turn left onto Jabez Run
989 ft · 17 sec · Jabez Run
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Take the ramp straight toward Bowie, Fort Meade
685 ft · 12 sec
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Merge slight left onto Robert Crain Highway
6.9 mi · 11 min · Robert Crain Highway
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Continue on North West Crain Highway
3.3 mi · 5 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 Lake Shore 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.
Robert Crain Highway
Merge slight left onto Robert Crain Highway
6.89 mi · 00h 11m
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.
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Lake Shore 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 Lake Shore to Bowie?
The road trip is about 27.7 miles (44.5 km) and usually takes 00h 37m 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?
Arden on the Severn is a useful midpoint, sitting about 11.1 miles from Lake Shore and 16.5 miles from Bowie.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 17.4 miles (28 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.3 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 7:16 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.96 one way or $7.93 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Lake Shore and Chance Rain Showers near Bowie.
Stop Ideas Near Arden on the Severn
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
City of Bowie
Laurel City Mayor
Kenhill Center
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Arden on the Severn.
BWI Rail Station
Pennsylvania Station
New Carrollton station
Kent Island, MD
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Lake Shore and Bowie. Straight-line distance: 17.39 mi (27.98 km).
#1 Lake Shore
City in Cass County, Minnesota, United States of America
| Population | 19,477 |
| Coordinates | 39.1070500, -76.4849600 |
| Altitude | 17 |
| 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: 44 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 55m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 41m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 33m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 27m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 23m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 20m |
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 | $3.96 | $7.93 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $4.46 | $8.92 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $4.81 | $9.61 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $5.80 | $11.60 |
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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