How far is Oakland, MD from Bowie, MD?
The driving distance from Oakland, MD to Bowie, MD is about 195 miles (313.9 km), with a travel time of about 03h 24m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 146.9 miles (236.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 49m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 24m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in Frederick County, Maryland, United States
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Oakland and Bowie.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Oakland and Bowie.
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Start on the route
7 m · 7 sec
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Turn left onto East Alder Street
89 m · 15 sec · East Alder Street
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Turn right onto South 4th Street
105 m · 21 sec · South 4th Street
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Turn left onto East Oak Street
2473 ft · 1 min · East Oak Street
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Turn straight onto Maryland Highway
1.4 mi · 2 min · Maryland Highway
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Turn right onto Paul Street
952 ft · 23 sec · Paul Street
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Turn left onto East 3rd Avenue
834 ft · 17 sec · East 3rd Avenue
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Continue on Lothian Street
1049 ft · 21 sec · Lothian Street
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Continue on Gorman Road
8.7 mi · 15 min · Gorman Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto George Washington Highway
7.4 mi · 11 min · George Washington Highway
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Turn right
4.4 mi · 8 min
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Turn sharp right
756 ft · 21 sec
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Turn left onto Communications Drive
893 ft · 18 sec · Communications Drive
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Turn left onto Corridor H
49 mi · 57 min · Corridor H
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Continue on West Main Street
1.4 km · 1 min · West Main Street
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Turn right
5.1 mi · 6 min
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Continue on Wardensville Pike
5.4 mi · 6 min · Wardensville Pike
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Continue on John Marshall Highway
8.9 mi · 10 min · John Marshall Highway
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Take the exit left
1473 ft · 36 sec
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Merge slight left
3.5 mi · 4 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 66 East: Front Royal, Washington
1920 ft · 47 sec
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Continue straight
42.8 mi · 46 min
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Keep slight right
32.3 mi · 41 min
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Take the exit slight left toward I 66 East: E Street
753 ft · 18 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on E Street
1181 ft · 29 sec
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Continue on E Street Expressway
1773 ft · 24 sec · E Street Expressway
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Continue on E Street Northwest
1554 ft · 37 sec · E Street Northwest
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At the end of the road, turn left onto 17th Street Northwest
1754 ft · 42 sec · 17th Street Northwest
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Turn right onto H Street Northwest
2357 ft · 59 sec · H Street Northwest
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Keep slight left to continue on H Street Northwest
84 m · 8 sec · H Street Northwest
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Turn left onto New York Avenue Northwest
1959 ft · 47 sec · New York Avenue Northwest
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Continue on K Street Northwest
597 ft · 17 sec · K Street Northwest
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Turn left onto 7th Street Northwest
47 m · 7 sec · 7th Street Northwest
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Turn right onto K Street Northwest
1.1 km · 1 min · K Street Northwest
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Continue on K Street Northeast
3033 ft · 1 min · K Street Northeast
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Turn left onto 6th Street Northeast
2781 ft · 1 min · 6th Street Northeast
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Continue on Brentwood Parkway Northeast
1495 ft · 29 sec · Brentwood Parkway Northeast
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Turn right onto Mount Olivet Road Northeast
111 m · 8 sec · Mount Olivet Road Northeast
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Turn left
153 m · 16 sec
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Turn right onto New York Avenue Northeast
2.8 mi · 4 min · New York Avenue Northeast
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Continue on John Hanson Highway
851 ft · 11 sec · John Hanson Highway
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Keep slight right to continue on John Hanson Highway
11.1 mi · 13 min · John Hanson Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward MD 197: Bowie
2050 ft · 50 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on MD 197
83 m · 7 sec
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Turn straight onto Collington Road
1.3 km · 2 min · Collington Road
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Turn right onto Evergreen Parkway
956 ft · 36 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 Oakland and Bowie.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Corridor H
Turn left onto Corridor H
49 mi · 00h 57m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Mostly Sunny leaving Oakland and Sunny near Bowie.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Oakland to Bowie?
The road trip is about 195 miles (313.9 km) and usually takes 03h 24m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Brunswick is a useful midpoint, sitting about 95.8 miles from Oakland and 99.2 miles from Bowie.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 146.9 miles (236.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 48.1 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:10 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $28.11 one way or $56.22 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 61.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Oakland and Sunny near Bowie.
Stop Ideas Near Brunswick
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 Brunswick.
Harpers Ferry
Frederick, MD
Frederick Airport, MD
Martinsburg station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Oakland and Bowie. Straight-line distance: 146.9 mi (236.42 km).
#1 Oakland
Town in the west-central part of Garrett County, Maryland, United States
| Population | 1,873 |
| Coordinates | 39.4078700, -79.4067100 |
| Altitude | 731 |
| 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: 314 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 29m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 52m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 54m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 15m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 47m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 25m |
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 | $28.11 | $56.22 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $31.64 | $63.28 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $34.08 | $68.17 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $41.14 | $82.28 |
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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