How far is North East, MD from Bowie, MD?

The driving distance from North East, MD to Bowie, MD is about 73.8 miles (118.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 23m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 62 miles (99.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 46m 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
73.83 mi
01h 23m
Flight
61.99 mi
99.77 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
61.99 mi
Kilometers
99.77 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
73.83 mi
Kilometers
118.82 km
Drive Time
01h 23m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 23m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bowie
Sat, Apr 18, 8:01 AM EDT
Return by in North East
Sat, Apr 18, 9:24 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave North East
2026-04-18T06:37
Arrive Bowie
Sat, Apr 18, 8:01 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 23m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:23 AM to 11:23 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:44 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in North East
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
White Marsh
MD

Community in Baltimore County Maryland

From North East
36.8 mi
00h 41m
To Bowie
37 mi
00h 41m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
78°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 8 mph SE
Destination
83°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 10 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between North East and Bowie.

  1. 1

    Start on South Mauldin Avenue

    1.1 km · 1 min · South Mauldin Avenue

  2. 2

    Continue on North East Road

    1.7 mi · 3 min · North East Road

  3. 3

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 95 South: Baltimore

    885 ft · 22 sec

  4. 4

    Continue on I 95 South: Baltimore

    2101 ft · 51 sec

  5. 5

    Keep slight left

    3195 ft · 1 min

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto John F. Kennedy Memorial Highway

    31.2 mi · 36 min · John F. Kennedy Memorial Highway

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on Express Toll Lanes

    6.5 mi · 8 min · Express Toll Lanes

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on Express Toll Lanes

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Express Toll Lanes

  9. 9

    Merge slight right onto Harbor Tunnel Thruway

    3.8 mi · 5 min · Harbor Tunnel Thruway

  10. 10

    Continue on Baltimore Harbor Tunnel

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Baltimore Harbor Tunnel

  11. 11

    Continue on Harbor Tunnel Thruway

    2.2 mi · 3 min · Harbor Tunnel Thruway

  12. 12

    Continue on Harbor Tunnel Throughway

    2567 ft · 40 sec · Harbor Tunnel Throughway

  13. 13

    Keep slight right to continue on Harbor Tunnel Throughway

    1.7 mi · 2 min · Harbor Tunnel Throughway

  14. 14

    Keep slight right to continue on I 97 South: Annapolis

    1.1 mi · 1 min

  15. 15

    Continue straight

    8.9 mi · 10 min

  16. 16

    Keep slight right to continue on MD 32 West, MD 3 South: Bowie, Crofton

    10.8 mi · 16 min

  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 North East and Bowie.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
21 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
2 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
28.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
John F. Kennedy Memorial Highway
31.2 mi · 42%
MD 32 West
10.8 mi · 15%
I 97 South
9.93 mi · 13%
Express Toll Lanes
7.68 mi · 10%
Harbor Tunnel Thruway
5.99 mi · 8%
Harbor Tunnel Throughway
2.16 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

John F. Kennedy Memorial Highway

Merge slight left onto John F. Kennedy Memorial Highway

31.2 mi · 00h 36m

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 23m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 46m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+11.8 mi
62 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
White Marsh
00h 41m from North East
Leave By
3:44 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving North East 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 North East to Bowie?

The road trip is about 73.8 miles (118.8 km) and usually takes 01h 23m 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?

White Marsh is a useful midpoint, sitting about 36.8 miles from North East and 37 miles from Bowie.

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

The direct path is about 62 miles (99.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.8 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 3:44 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.62 one way or $21.25 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 23.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around North East and Mostly Sunny near Bowie.

Stop Ideas Near White Marsh

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

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

RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

18 mi away
1515 North Charles Street
RAIL

Aberdeen

27 mi away
18 East Bel Air Ave.
RAIL

BWI Rail Station

31 mi away
7 Amtrak Way
BUS

Kent Island, MD

49 mi away
3206 Main Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between North East and Bowie. Straight-line distance: 61.99 mi (99.77 km).

North East

#1 North East

Town of the United States

Population3,609
Coordinates39.6001100, -75.9413300
Altitude5
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: South Mauldin Avenue (-75.941357, 39.600106)
End: (-76.730357, 38.94261)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 119 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 27m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 50m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 28m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 13m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 03m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 55m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.6 gal
9.86 L · about $10.62
Round trip
$21.25
5.2 gal · 19.72 L
Estimated CO2
23.1 kg one way
Round trip: 46.2 kg / 102 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $10.62 $21.25
Mid-grade $4.60 $11.96 $23.91
Premium $4.95 $12.88 $25.76
Diesel $5.98 $15.55 $31.10

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between North East and Bowie. The current time is 06:37:58.

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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.