How far is Snow Hill, MD from Bowie, MD?

The driving distance from Snow Hill, MD to Bowie, MD is about 121.7 miles (195.9 km), with a travel time of about 02h 12m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 89.5 miles (144.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 24m 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
121.73 mi
02h 12m
Flight
89.56 mi
144.13 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
89.56 mi
Kilometers
144.13 km
Flight Time
00h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
121.73 mi
Kilometers
195.91 km
Drive Time
02h 12m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 12m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bowie
Sun, May 31, 5:30 AM EDT
Return by in Snow Hill
Sun, May 31, 7:42 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Snow Hill
2026-05-31T03:18
Arrive Bowie
Sun, May 31, 5:30 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 12m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:12 AM to 12:12 PM EDT

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

Leave by
2:06 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Snow Hill
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
Denton
MD

Town in Maryland, United States

From Snow Hill
59.7 mi
01h 06m
To Bowie
62 mi
01h 06m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
73°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, May 31 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 7 mph W
Destination
75°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, May 31 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Snow Hill and Bowie.

  1. 1

    Start on East Market Street

    19 m · 5 sec · East Market Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto North Washington Street

    896 ft · 15 sec · North Washington Street

  3. 3

    Continue on Snow Hill Road

    14.5 mi · 22 min · Snow Hill Road

  4. 4

    Take the ramp slight right

    1 km · 1 min

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto Salisbury Bypass

    5.7 mi · 7 min · Salisbury Bypass

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward US 13 North, US 13 Business: Salisbury, Dover

    1476 ft · 36 sec

  7. 7

    Keep slight right to continue on US 13 North: Dover

    1136 ft · 28 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto North Salisbury Boulevard

    1.3 km · 1 min · North Salisbury Boulevard

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on North Salisbury Boulevard

    3.1 mi · 4 min · North Salisbury Boulevard

  10. 10

    Continue on Sussex Highway

    19.3 mi · 27 min · Sussex Highway

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight left

    51 m · 5 sec

  12. 12

    Continue on Rifle Range Road

    673 ft · 19 sec · Rifle Range Road

  13. 13

    Turn right onto South Main Street

    1 mi · 2 min · South Main Street

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Market Street

    2366 ft · 48 sec · Market Street

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Seashore Highway

    7.5 mi · 9 min · Seashore Highway

  16. 16

    Continue on Shore Highway

    17.4 mi · 24 min · Shore Highway

  17. 17

    Continue on Queen Anne Highway

    6.2 mi · 8 min · Queen Anne Highway

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right

    527 ft · 15 sec

  19. 19

    Merge slight left onto Ocean Gateway

    28.5 mi · 40 min · Ocean Gateway

  20. 20

    Continue on John Hanson Highway

    10.7 mi · 13 min · John Hanson Highway

  21. 21

    Take the exit slight right toward MD 3, US 301: Crofton, Richmond

    906 ft · 14 sec

  22. 22

    Keep slight left to continue on US 301 South: Richmond

    2207 ft · 34 sec

  23. 23

    Keep slight right to continue on US 301 South: Richmond

    1698 ft · 42 sec

  24. 24

    Merge slight left onto North West Crain Highway

    1.4 km · 1 min · North West Crain Highway

  25. 25

    Turn right onto Collington Road

    1.2 km · 2 min · Collington Road

  26. 26

    Turn left onto Evergreen Parkway

    1025 ft · 40 sec · Evergreen Parkway

  27. 27

    Turn right

    79 m · 20 sec

  28. 28

    Turn left

    33 m · 8 sec

  29. 29

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Snow Hill and Bowie.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
29 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
4 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
23.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Ocean Gateway
28.5 mi · 23%
Sussex Highway
19.4 mi · 16%
Shore Highway
17.4 mi · 14%
Snow Hill Road
15.1 mi · 12%
John Hanson Highway
10.7 mi · 9%
Seashore Highway
7.51 mi · 6%
Longest Stretch

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.

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
02h 12m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 24m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+32.2 mi
89.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Denton
01h 06m from Snow Hill
Leave By
2:06 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Snow Hill and Sunny near Bowie.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Snow Hill to Bowie?

The road trip is about 121.7 miles (195.9 km) and usually takes 02h 12m 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?

Denton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 59.7 miles from Snow Hill and 62 miles from Bowie.

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

The direct path is about 89.5 miles (144.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 32.2 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 2:06 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.57 one way or $35.14 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 38.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Snow Hill and Sunny near Bowie.

Stop Ideas Near Denton

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

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

BUS

Easton Airport, Maryland

22 mi away
29137 Newman Road
BUS

Kent Island, MD

37 mi away
3206 Main Street
BUS

Dover, Delaware

39 mi away
716 South Governors Ave
BUS

Cambridge, Maryland

41 mi away
100 Heron Boulevard

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Snow Hill and Bowie. Straight-line distance: 89.56 mi (144.13 km).

Snow Hill

#1 Snow Hill

Town in Maryland, United States

Population2,046
Coordinates38.1770600, -75.3927000
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: East Market Street (-75.392782, 38.177156)
End: (-76.730357, 38.94261)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 196 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 03m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 02m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 26m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 01m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 44m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 31m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.3 gal
16.26 L · about $17.57
Round trip
$35.14
8.6 gal · 32.52 L
Estimated CO2
38.2 kg one way
Round trip: 76.4 kg / 168 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $17.57 $35.14
Mid-grade $4.60 $19.78 $39.55
Premium $4.95 $21.30 $42.60
Diesel $5.98 $25.71 $51.43

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 · May 31, 2026

There is no time difference between Snow Hill and Bowie. The current time is 03:18:03.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.