How far is Taneytown, MD from Bowie, MD?

The driving distance from Taneytown, MD to Bowie, MD is about 67.7 miles (108.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 21m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 54.8 miles (88.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 43m 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
67.69 mi
01h 21m
Flight
54.82 mi
88.22 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
54.82 mi
Kilometers
88.22 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
67.69 mi
Kilometers
108.94 km
Drive Time
01h 21m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 21m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bowie
Thu, Apr 23, 1:40 AM EDT
Return by in Taneytown
Thu, Apr 23, 3:02 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Taneytown
2026-04-23T00:18
Arrive Bowie
Thu, Apr 23, 1:40 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 21m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:22 AM to 11:22 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:46 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Taneytown
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
Milford Mill
MD

Census designated place

From Taneytown
34.1 mi
00h 40m
To Bowie
33.7 mi
00h 40m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
76°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 mph N
Destination
77°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Taneytown and Bowie.

  1. 1

    Start on Reindollar Street

    9 m · 4 sec · Reindollar Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto East Baltimore Street

    716 ft · 23 sec · East Baltimore Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Trevanion Road

    1.4 km · 2 min · Trevanion Road

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Antrim Boulevard

    1.1 km · 1 min · Antrim Boulevard

  5. 5

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Taneytown Pike

    39 m · 4 sec · Taneytown Pike

  6. 6

    Exit the roundabout onto Taneytown Pike

    9.3 mi · 13 min · Taneytown Pike

  7. 7

    Continue on College View Boulevard

    1.1 km · 57 sec · College View Boulevard

  8. 8

    Continue on Baltimore Boulevard

    10 mi · 15 min · Baltimore Boulevard

  9. 9

    Continue on Westminster Pike

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Westminster Pike

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on Northwest Expressway

    9.2 mi · 12 min · Northwest Expressway

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on I 695 South: Glen Burnie

    1.1 km · 2 min

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto Baltimore Beltway

    13.3 mi · 18 min · Baltimore Beltway

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight left toward I 97 South: Annapolis, Bay Bridge

    1.4 km · 1 min

  14. 14

    Continue straight

    8.9 mi · 10 min

  15. 15

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

    10.8 mi · 16 min

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Collington Road

    1.2 km · 2 min · Collington Road

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Evergreen Parkway

    1025 ft · 40 sec · Evergreen Parkway

  18. 18

    Turn right

    79 m · 20 sec

  19. 19

    Turn left

    33 m · 8 sec

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
20 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
29.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Baltimore Beltway
13.3 mi · 20%
MD 32 West
10.8 mi · 16%
Baltimore Boulevard
10 mi · 15%
I 97 South
9.71 mi · 14%
Taneytown Pike
9.33 mi · 14%
Northwest Expressway
9.23 mi · 14%
Longest Stretch

Baltimore Beltway

Merge slight left onto Baltimore Beltway

13.3 mi · 00h 18m

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 21m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 44m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+12.9 mi
54.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Milford Mill
00h 40m from Taneytown
Leave By
3:46 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Taneytown and Sunny near Bowie.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Taneytown to Bowie?

The road trip is about 67.7 miles (108.9 km) and usually takes 01h 21m 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?

Milford Mill is a useful midpoint, sitting about 34.1 miles from Taneytown and 33.7 miles from Bowie.

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

The direct path is about 54.8 miles (88.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.9 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 3:46 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.77 one way or $19.53 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 21.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Taneytown and Sunny near Bowie.

Stop Ideas Near Milford Mill

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

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

RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

14 mi away
1515 North Charles Street
RAIL

BWI Rail Station

19 mi away
7 Amtrak Way
RAIL

Rockville station

44 mi away
251 Hungerford Drive at Park Rd.
RAIL

New Carrollton station

45 mi away
4300 Garden City Drive

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Taneytown and Bowie. Straight-line distance: 54.82 mi (88.22 km).

Taneytown

#1 Taneytown

Town in Carroll County, Maryland, United States

Population6,846
Coordinates39.6578800, -77.1744300
Altitude154
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: Reindollar Street (-77.174454, 39.657901)
End: (-76.730357, 38.94261)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 109 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 15m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 41m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 21m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 07m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 58m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 50m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.39 gal
9.04 L · about $9.77
Round trip
$19.53
4.78 gal · 18.08 L
Estimated CO2
21.2 kg one way
Round trip: 42.5 kg / 94 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $9.77 $19.53
Mid-grade $4.60 $10.99 $21.98
Premium $4.95 $11.84 $23.68
Diesel $5.98 $14.29 $28.58

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Taneytown and Bowie. The current time is 00:18:56.

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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.