How far is Mayo, MD from Bowie, MD?

The driving distance from Mayo, MD to Bowie, MD is about 16.8 miles (27 km), with a travel time of about 00h 27m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 12.4 miles (19.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 55m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EST.
Trip Tools

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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
16.76 mi
00h 27m
Flight
12.34 mi
19.86 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
12.34 mi
Kilometers
19.86 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
16.76 mi
Kilometers
26.97 km
Drive Time
00h 27m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 00h 27m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bowie
Sat, Nov 7, 2:52 AM EST
Return by in Mayo
Sat, Nov 7, 3:19 AM EST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Mayo
2026-11-07T02:24
Arrive Bowie
Sat, Nov 7, 2:52 AM EST
Route Timing
00h 27m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EST
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:28 AM to 7:28 PM EST

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:34 PM EST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Mayo
10:00 PM EST
Flexible departure

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
Queen Anne
MD

City in Maryland, United States of America

From Mayo
8.5 mi
00h 13m
To Bowie
8.2 mi
00h 13m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
59°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, Nov 7 6:00 AM EST
Wind
13 mph NW
Destination
59°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, Nov 7 6:00 AM EST
Wind
15 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Central Avenue East

    13 mi · 22 min · Central Avenue East

  2. 2

    Take the ramp slight right toward US 301 North: Baltimore

    1651 ft · 45 sec

  3. 3

    Merge slight left onto North East Crain Highway

    2.7 mi · 4 min · North East Crain Highway

  4. 4

    Take the exit slight left toward MD 197 North

    809 ft · 24 sec

  5. 5

    Turn straight onto Collington Road

    1.1 km · 1 min · Collington Road

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Evergreen Parkway

    1025 ft · 40 sec · Evergreen Parkway

  7. 7

    Turn right

    79 m · 20 sec

  8. 8

    Turn left

    33 m · 8 sec

  9. 9

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Mayo 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
9 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
53.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Central Avenue East
13 mi · 77%
North East Crain Highway
2.69 mi · 16%
Collington Road
0.71 mi · 4%
US 301 North
0.31 mi · 2%
Evergreen Parkway
0.19 mi · 1%
MD 197 North
0.15 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Central Avenue East

Start on Central Avenue East

13 mi · 00h 22m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 27m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 56m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+4.4 mi
12.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Queen Anne
00h 13m from Mayo
Leave By
7:34 PM EST
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Mayo and Sunny near Bowie.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 16.8 miles (27 km) and usually takes 00h 27m 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?

Queen Anne is a useful midpoint, sitting about 8.5 miles from Mayo and 8.2 miles from Bowie.

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

The direct path is about 12.4 miles (19.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.4 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:34 PM EST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.33 one way or $4.67 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Queen Anne

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Queen Anne and the surrounding midpoint area.
Stop photo coming soon
Scenic stop 9.8 mi away

City of Bowie

Bowie , MD
8614 Chestnut Ave, Bowie, MD 20715
Museum
Upper Marlboro Town Hall
Meeting point 9.7 mi away

Upper Marlboro Town Hall

Upper Marlboro , MD
14211 School Ln, Upper Marlboro, MD 20772
Rating 4.0/5 4 reviews City government office
Kenhill Center
Nearby stop 6.3 mi away

Kenhill Center

Bowie , MD
2614 Kenhill Dr, Bowie, MD 20715
Rating 4.6/5 25 reviews Community center

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Queen Anne.

RAIL

New Carrollton station

17 mi away
4300 Garden City Drive
RAIL

Washington Union Station

28 mi away
50 Massachusetts Ave NE
RAIL

BWI Rail Station

32 mi away
7 Amtrak Way
RAIL

Union Station

35 mi away
110 Callahan Drive

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Mayo and Bowie. Straight-line distance: 12.34 mi (19.86 km).

Photo coming soon

#1 Mayo

Mayo is a place in Maryland, United States.

Population0
Coordinates38.8876100, -76.5119000
Altitude4
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: Central Avenue East (-76.511768, 38.887589)
End: (-76.730357, 38.94261)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 27 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 33m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 25m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 20m
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.

One-way fuel
0.59 gal
2.24 L · about $2.33
Round trip
$4.67
1.18 gal · 4.48 L
Estimated CO2
5.2 kg one way
Round trip: 10.5 kg / 23 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $2.33 $4.67
Mid-grade $4.57 $2.70 $5.39
Premium $4.89 $2.89 $5.77
Diesel $6.30 $3.72 $7.44

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 · Nov 06, 2026

There is no time difference between Mayo and Bowie. The current time is 02:24:13.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.