How far is Ridgely, MD from Bowie, MD?
The driving distance from Ridgely, MD to Bowie, MD is about 52.6 miles (84.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 58m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 45.5 miles (73.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 56m 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.
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 58m.
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
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Ridgely and Bowie.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Ridgely and Bowie.
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Start on East Bell Street
6 m · 5 sec · East Bell Street
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Turn left onto Central Avenue
2304 ft · 50 sec · Central Avenue
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Turn right onto 6th Street
2836 ft · 57 sec · 6th Street
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Continue on Ridgely Road
2.8 mi · 5 min · Ridgely Road
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Take the ramp slight right
106 m · 10 sec
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Merge slight left onto Shore Highway
1.1 km · 59 sec · Shore Highway
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Continue on Queen Anne Highway
6.2 mi · 8 min · Queen Anne Highway
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Take the exit slight right
527 ft · 15 sec
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Merge slight left onto Ocean Gateway
28.5 mi · 40 min · Ocean Gateway
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Continue on John Hanson Highway
10.7 mi · 13 min · John Hanson Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward MD 3, US 301: Crofton, Richmond
906 ft · 14 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on US 301 South: Richmond
2207 ft · 34 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on US 301 South: Richmond
1698 ft · 42 sec
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Merge slight left onto North West Crain Highway
1.4 km · 1 min · North West Crain Highway
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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 Ridgely 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.
Ocean Gateway
Merge slight left onto Ocean Gateway
28.5 mi · 00h 40m
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.
Sunny leaving Ridgely and Sunny near Bowie.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Ridgely to Bowie?
The road trip is about 52.6 miles (84.7 km) and usually takes 00h 58m 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?
Stevensville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 26.3 miles from Ridgely and 26.3 miles from Bowie.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 45.5 miles (73.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.1 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:34 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.60 one way or $15.20 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 16.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Ridgely and Sunny near Bowie.
Stop Ideas Near Stevensville
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 Stevensville.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Ridgely and Bowie. Straight-line distance: 45.46 mi (73.16 km).
#1 Ridgely
Town in Maryland, United States
| Population | 1,655 |
| Coordinates | 38.9478900, -75.8843800 |
| Altitude | 18 |
| 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: 85 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 45m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 18m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 03m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 52m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 45m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 39m |
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 | $7.60 | $15.20 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $8.55 | $17.11 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $9.21 | $18.43 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $11.12 | $22.25 |
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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