How far is Manchester, MD from Bowie, MD?
The driving distance from Manchester, MD to Bowie, MD is about 58.8 miles (94.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 10m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 50.3 miles (81 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 20m 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 10m.
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.
A city in Baltimore County, Maryland.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Manchester and Bowie.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Manchester and Bowie.
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Start on Westminster Street
20 m · 7 sec · Westminster Street
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Turn right onto Main Street
2467 ft · 1 min · Main Street
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Continue on Hanover Pike
1.7 mi · 3 min · Hanover Pike
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Hampstead Bypass
31 m · 2 sec · Hampstead Bypass
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Exit the roundabout onto Hampstead Bypass
1.8 mi · 2 min · Hampstead Bypass
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Hampstead Bypass
44 m · 5 sec · Hampstead Bypass
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Exit the roundabout onto Hampstead Bypass
2.6 mi · 3 min · Hampstead Bypass
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Hanover Pike
45 m · 2 sec · Hanover Pike
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Exit the roundabout onto Hanover Pike
7.4 mi · 12 min · Hanover Pike
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Turn right onto Butler Road
2487 ft · 34 sec · Butler Road
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Take the exit straight
2083 ft · 36 sec
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Merge slight right onto Northwest Expressway
8.4 mi · 10 min · Northwest Expressway
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Keep slight right to continue on I 695 South: Glen Burnie
1.1 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto Baltimore Beltway
13.3 mi · 18 min · Baltimore Beltway
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Take the exit slight left toward I 97 South: Annapolis, Bay Bridge
1.4 km · 1 min
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Continue straight
8.9 mi · 10 min
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Keep slight right to continue on MD 32 West, MD 3 South: Bowie, Crofton
10.8 mi · 16 min
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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 Manchester 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.
Baltimore Beltway
Merge slight left onto Baltimore Beltway
13.3 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.
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Manchester and Sunny near Bowie.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Manchester to Bowie?
The road trip is about 58.8 miles (94.6 km) and usually takes 01h 10m 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?
Catonsville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 29.4 miles from Manchester and 29.4 miles from Bowie.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 50.3 miles (81 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.5 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 EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:10 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.46 one way or $16.92 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 18.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Manchester and Sunny near Bowie.
Stop Ideas Near Catonsville
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 Catonsville.
BWI Rail Station
Pennsylvania Station
New Carrollton station
Rockville station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Manchester and Bowie. Straight-line distance: 50.32 mi (80.99 km).
#1 Manchester
Town in Carroll County, Maryland, United States
| Population | 4,876 |
| Coordinates | 39.6612100, -76.8849800 |
| Altitude | 302 |
| 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: 95 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 57m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 28m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 10m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 58m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 50m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 44m |
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 | $8.46 | $16.92 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $9.52 | $19.04 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $10.25 | $20.51 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $12.38 | $24.76 |
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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