How far is West Elkridge, MD from Bowie, MD?
The driving distance from West Elkridge, MD to Bowie, MD is about 27 miles (43.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 36m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 18.3 miles (29.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 13m 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
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Census designated place in Prince George’s County, Maryland, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between West Elkridge and Bowie.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between West Elkridge and Bowie.
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Start on the route
19 m · 10 sec
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Turn left onto Washington Boulevard
2.1 mi · 4 min · Washington Boulevard
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Take the ramp slight left toward MD 100 East
2436 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
1.3 mi · 2 min
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Take the exit slight right toward MD 295: Baltimore Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport, Baltimore, Washington
56 m · 5 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on MD 295 South: Washington
3093 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Baltimore-Washington Parkway
8.9 mi · 12 min · Baltimore-Washington Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward MD 197 North
1180 ft · 40 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on MD 197 South: Bowie
52 m · 8 sec
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Turn left onto Laurel Bowie Road
9 mi · 14 min · Laurel Bowie Road
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Continue on Collington Road
2.4 mi · 4 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 West Elkridge 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.
Laurel Bowie Road
Turn left onto Laurel Bowie Road
9 mi · 00h 14m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Sunny leaving West Elkridge and Sunny near Bowie.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from West Elkridge to Bowie?
The road trip is about 27 miles (43.4 km) and usually takes 00h 36m 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?
South Laurel is a useful midpoint, sitting about 12.6 miles from West Elkridge and 14.4 miles from Bowie.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 18.3 miles (29.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.7 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 7:16 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.88 one way or $7.76 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around West Elkridge and Sunny near Bowie.
Stop Ideas Near South Laurel
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
D C Government
City of Bowie
Town Hall Liquor And Bar
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to South Laurel.
New Carrollton station
BWI Rail Station
Washington Union Station
Rockville station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between West Elkridge and Bowie. Straight-line distance: 18.26 mi (29.39 km).
#1 West Elkridge
City in Howard County, Maryland, United States of America
| Population | 28,734 |
| Coordinates | 39.2070500, -76.7269200 |
| Altitude | 67 |
| 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: 43 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 53m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 40m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 32m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 26m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 23m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 20m |
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 | $3.88 | $7.76 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $4.37 | $8.74 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $4.71 | $9.41 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $5.68 | $11.36 |
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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