How far is Selby-on-the-Bay, MD from Bowie, MD?
The driving distance from Selby-on-the-Bay, MD to Bowie, MD is about 16.1 miles (25.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 28m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 11.3 miles (18.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 56m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Halfway Point
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City in Maryland, United States of America
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Driving Route Map
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Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Selby-on-the-Bay and Bowie.
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Start on Edgemont Street
2436 ft · 2 min · Edgemont Street
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Turn right onto Hillside Avenue
2281 ft · 2 min · Hillside Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Central Avenue
11.4 mi · 19 min · Central Avenue
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Take the ramp slight right toward US 301 North: Baltimore
1651 ft · 45 sec
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Merge slight left onto North East Crain Highway
2.7 mi · 4 min · North East Crain Highway
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Take the exit slight left toward MD 197 North
809 ft · 24 sec
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Turn straight onto Collington Road
1.1 km · 1 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 Selby-on-the-Bay 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.
Central Avenue
At the end of the road, turn right onto Central Avenue
11.4 mi · 00h 19m
Route Summary
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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.
Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Selby-on-the-Bay and Rain Showers Likely near Bowie.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Selby-on-the-Bay to Bowie?
The road trip is about 16.1 miles (25.9 km) and usually takes 00h 28m 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 8.2 miles from Selby-on-the-Bay and 7.9 miles from Bowie.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 11.3 miles (18.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.8 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:34 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.33 one way or $4.66 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Selby-on-the-Bay and Rain Showers Likely near Bowie.
Stop Ideas Near Queen Anne
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
City of Bowie
Upper Marlboro Town Hall
Kenhill Center
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Queen Anne.
New Carrollton station
Washington Union Station
BWI Rail Station
Union Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Selby-on-the-Bay and Bowie. Straight-line distance: 11.32 mi (18.22 km).
#1 Selby-on-the-Bay
Census designated place
| Population | 4,040 |
| Coordinates | 38.9162200, -76.5224600 |
| Altitude | 4 |
| 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: 26 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 32m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 24m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 19m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 16m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 13m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 12m |
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 | $2.33 | $4.66 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $2.62 | $5.24 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $2.82 | $5.65 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $3.41 | $6.82 |
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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