Origin
Aberdeen, MD
Morning in Aberdeen on Wednesday
Local time
7:41 AM
EDT
Current temp
62°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Aberdeen, MD to Bowie, MD
Data updated 0 seconds ago
Drive Time
1h 18m
Distance
58.1 mi
93 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$10
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 12m
★
6 AM
1h 18m
8 AM
1h 31m
10 AM
1h 23m
12 PM
1h 21m
3 PM
1h 23m
5 PM
1h 30m
8 PM
1h 15m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Aberdeen, MD
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Bowie, MD
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Trip Overview
This 58.1-mile drive from Aberdeen, MD, to Bowie, MD, is a straightforward trip that can easily be completed in about 1 hour and 18 minutes. It's a perfect candidate for a single-day excursion, requiring no overnight stops. You'll be navigating primarily on the John F. Kennedy Memorial Highway and MD 3, with a portion on I-97. The estimated fuel cost for this journey is around $10, making it an affordable option. Given that both your origin and destination are within the Northeast region, you won't be crossing any major regional boundaries, keeping the drive focused.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
0 planned breaks
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
29 miles from Aberdeen, MD
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 37m into the drive .
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Drive Character
Expect a mixed drive on this route, with 34% of it being highway. The journey begins with a significant 16.1-mile stretch on the John F. Kennedy Memorial Highway, offering a taste of faster travel. As you progress, the roads transition, incorporating MD 3 and I-97, which may present a different driving dynamic. This blend means you'll experience both open highway cruising and potentially more varied road conditions as you get closer to your destination.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 20 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
John F. Kennedy Memorial Highway is the longest continuous segment at about 16.1 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 19.1 miles in near Express Toll Lanes.
Route Complexity
10/10
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
This is a demanding drive. With 14 significant decision points across 58.1 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 19.1 miles (Express Toll Lanes): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 25.6 miles (Express Toll Lanes): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 34.7 miles (Harbor Tunnel Throughway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 14 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
19.1 mi into trip
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~24m in
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Express Toll Lanes
Keep slight left at fork onto Express Toll Lanes
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left lane.
6
25.6 mi into trip
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~32m in
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Express Toll Lanes
Keep slight left at fork onto Express Toll Lanes
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left lane.
9
34.7 mi into trip
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~45m in
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Harbor Tunnel Throughway
Keep slight right at fork onto Harbor Tunnel Throughway toward Annapolis, Glen Burnie
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 6
Toward Annapolis, Glen Burnie
7
36.4 mi into trip
|
~47m in
Keep slight right at fork toward I 97 South: Annapolis
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward I 97 South: Annapolis
8
46.3 mi into trip
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~59m in
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MD 3
Keep slight right at fork onto MD 3 toward MD 32 West, MD 3 South: Bowie, Crofton
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the left lane.
Toward MD 32 West, MD 3 South: Bowie, Crofton
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Aberdeen, MD and Bowie, MD, road signs point toward Annapolis, Glen Burnie and Crofton.
Annapolis
34.7 mi in
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~45m
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via Harbor Tunnel Throughway
Glen Burnie
34.7 mi in
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~45m
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via Harbor Tunnel Throughway
Crofton
46.3 mi in
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~59m
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via MD 3
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| John F. Kennedy Memorial Highway | 16.1 mi | 18m |
| MD 3 | 10.8 mi | 16m |
| I 97 | 8.9 mi | 10m |
| Express Toll Lanes | 7.7 mi | 9m |
| Harbor Tunnel Thruway | 6 mi | 8m |
| Harbor Tunnel Throughway | 2.2 mi | 3m |
| Baltimore Harbor Tunnel | 1.4 mi | 2m |
| West Bel Air Avenue | 1.4 mi | 2m |
Longest stretch:
John F. Kennedy Memorial Highway
— 16.1 mi, about 18m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Aberdeen, MD and Bowie, MD.
1
Start on MD 132
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
West Bel Air Avenue
2
Turn right onto Beards Hill Road
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
·
Beards Hill Road
3
Turn left onto MD 22
0.5 mi
·
42 sec
·
Aberdeen Thruway
Use the left lane.
4
Take the exit
1.0 mi
·
2 min
Toward I 95 South: Baltimore
5
Merge onto I 95
16 mi
·
18 min
·
John F. Kennedy Memorial Highway
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
6
Keep slight left at fork onto Express Toll Lanes
6.5 mi
·
7 min
·
Express Toll Lanes
Use the slight left lane.
7
Keep slight left at fork onto Express Toll Lanes
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
Express Toll Lanes
Use the slight left lane.
8
Merge onto I 895
3.8 mi
·
5 min
·
Harbor Tunnel Thruway
9
Continue on I 895
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
Baltimore Harbor Tunnel
10
Continue on I 895
2.2 mi
·
3 min
·
Harbor Tunnel Thruway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Continue on I 895
0.5 mi
·
39 sec
·
Harbor Tunnel Throughway
12
Keep slight right at fork onto Harbor Tunnel Throughway
1.7 mi
·
2 min
·
Harbor Tunnel Throughway
Exit 6
Toward Annapolis, Glen Burnie
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Keep slight right at fork
1.1 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 97 South: Annapolis
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14
Continue on I 97
8.9 mi
·
10 min
·
I 97
Use the straight lane.
15
Keep slight right at fork onto MD 3
11 mi
·
16 min
·
MD 3
Toward MD 32 West, MD 3 South: Bowie, Crofton
Use the left lane.
16
Turn right onto MD 197
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Collington Road
Use the left lane.
17
Turn left onto Evergreen Parkway
0.2 mi
·
39 sec
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Evergreen Parkway
18
Turn right
259 ft
·
20 sec
19
Turn left
110 ft
·
8 sec
20
Arrive at destination
Trip Plan
For this relatively short 1-hour-and-18-minute drive, flexibility is your best friend. There are no suggested stops, so you can depart whenever suits your schedule. Consider leaving mid-morning to avoid the peak rush hour traffic that can affect the I-97 corridor. With a fuel cost estimated at $10, you likely won't need to worry about frequent refueling, but it's always wise to start with a full tank. Keep an eye out for the transition onto MD 3, as this can sometimes bring more local traffic.
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 29 miles from Aberdeen, MD, or about 37m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 16.1 miles.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 58.1 miles or 1h 18m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 29 miles or 37m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 3m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Bowie, MD than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Aberdeen, MD so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Aberdeen, MD
This is one driving day of about 58.1 miles and 1h 18m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Aberdeen, MD.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.
The longest stretch is on John F. Kennedy Memorial Highway for about 16.1 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 29 mi from Aberdeen, MD · 37m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
29 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 58.1 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 29 miles from Aberdeen, MD, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Bowie, MD
The final approach into Bowie, MD usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Bowie, MD.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$9.63 one way
$19.26 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
20 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $10.55 | $21.10 |
| premium | $4.93 | $11.27 | $22.54 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $12.83 | $25.66 |
Estimated Tolls: $0.42
Harbor Tunnel Thruway
(6 mi)
$0.42
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$10
Tolls
$0
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$35–$60
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 20.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 17.4 | 0 | $6.10 | $2.79 |
| Efficient EV | 14.5 | 0 | $5.08 | $2.32 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 23.2 | 0 | $8.13 | $3.72 |
Gas CO2
20 kg
EV CO2
7 kg (65% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Bowie, MD
Morning in Bowie on Wednesday
Local time
7:41 AM
EDT
Current temp
68°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
6 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
1h 18m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Aberdeen, MD to Bowie, MD covers 58.1 miles and takes about 1h 18m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are John F. Kennedy Memorial Highway, MD 3, I 97. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 29 miles from Aberdeen, MD. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $9.63 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
This is a demanding drive. With 14 significant decision points across 58.1 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 19.1 miles (Express Toll Lanes): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 25.6 miles (Express Toll Lanes): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 34.7 miles (Harbor Tunnel Throughway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between Aberdeen, MD and Bowie, MD, road signs point toward Annapolis, Glen Burnie and Crofton.
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