How far is Leonardtown, MD from Bowie, MD?
The driving distance from Leonardtown, MD to Bowie, MD is about 56.7 miles (91.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 15m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 45.3 miles (72.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 30m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 15m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Leonardtown and Bowie.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Leonardtown and Bowie.
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Start on Fenwick Street
14 m · 7 sec · Fenwick Street
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Turn left onto Washington Street
2131 ft · 50 sec · Washington Street
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Turn left onto Point Lookout Road
11.7 mi · 19 min · Point Lookout Road
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Take the ramp straight
126 m · 11 sec
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Merge slight right onto Three Notch Road
6.9 mi · 10 min · Three Notch Road
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Continue on Leonardtown Road
10.6 mi · 15 min · Leonardtown Road
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Turn right onto Mattawoman Beantown Road
3.3 mi · 5 min · Mattawoman Beantown Road
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Merge slight left onto Crain Highway
2.5 mi · 4 min · Crain Highway
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Keep slight right to continue on Crain Highway
13 mi · 18 min · Crain Highway
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Continue on South East Crain Highway
7.4 mi · 10 min · South East Crain Highway
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Take the exit slight left toward MD 197 North
809 ft · 24 sec
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Turn straight onto Collington Road
1.1 km · 1 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 Leonardtown 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.
Crain Highway
Keep slight right to continue on Crain Highway
13 mi · 00h 18m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Leonardtown and Mostly Sunny near Bowie.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Leonardtown to Bowie?
The road trip is about 56.7 miles (91.3 km) and usually takes 01h 15m 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?
Saint Charles is a useful midpoint, sitting about 28.5 miles from Leonardtown and 28.2 miles from Bowie.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 45.3 miles (72.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.4 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 4:00 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.17 one way or $16.34 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 17.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Leonardtown and Mostly Sunny near Bowie.
Stop Ideas Near Saint Charles
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Saint Charles.
Union Station
Lorton station
Woodbridge station
Quantico
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Leonardtown and Bowie. Straight-line distance: 45.3 mi (72.91 km).
#1 Leonardtown
Town in Maryland, United States
| Population | 3,912 |
| Coordinates | 38.2912400, -76.6357900 |
| Altitude | 26 |
| 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: 91 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 53m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 25m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 08m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 56m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 48m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 42m |
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 | $8.17 | $16.34 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $9.20 | $18.40 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $9.91 | $19.82 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $11.96 | $23.92 |
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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