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Trip from Bowie, MD to Accokeek, MD

Data updated 2 hours ago

Drive Time

50m

Distance

31.2 mi

50 km

Drive Score

6/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$5

one way

EV Charging

None

0 DC fast

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 12 min
4 AM
0h 47m ★
6 AM
0h 51m
8 AM
0h 59m
10 AM
0h 54m
12 PM
0h 53m
3 PM
0h 54m
5 PM
0h 59m
8 PM
0h 48m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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city in Prince George's County, Maryland, United States

Bowie, MD

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Downtown Accokeek, MD, MD

Accokeek, MD

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Trip Overview

The drive from Bowie, MD to Accokeek, MD covers 31.2 miles and takes about 50m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Crain Highway, Accokeek Road, North West Crain Highway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 12.7 miles on Crain Highway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $5.17 one way before food or hotel costs.

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

15.6 miles from Bowie, MD

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 22m into the drive .

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Drive Character

Expect a 50m drive with frequent turns across 31.2 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 16 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Crain Highway is the longest continuous segment at about 12.7 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 12 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive.

Route Complexity 6/10

Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 31.2 miles you will encounter 12 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: near the start: Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (Evergreen Parkway): Navigation decision point; at 21.7 miles (Spine Road): Lane positioning matters here.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 12 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

4
0 mi into trip | ~0m in

Turn right

Navigation decision point

4
0.1 mi into trip | ~0m in | Evergreen Parkway

Turn left onto Evergreen Parkway

Navigation decision point

6
21.7 mi into trip | ~32m in | Spine Road

Turn left onto Spine Road

Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / left lanes.
8
21.8 mi into trip | ~32m in | Accokeek Road

At end of road, turn left onto Accokeek Road

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane.
5
22.1 mi into trip | ~32m in | MD 373 / Accokeek Road

Enter roundabout onto MD 373 / Accokeek Road

Roundabout - know your exit number before entering

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Crain Highway 12.7 mi 17m
Accokeek Road 7.5 mi 13m
North West Crain Highway 7.5 mi 10m
Livingston Road 1.8 mi 3m
Brandywine Road 0.6 mi 1m
Collington Road 0.6 mi 1m
Evergreen Parkway 0.2 mi <1m
Spine Road <0.1 mi <1m
Longest stretch: Crain Highway — 12.7 mi, about 17m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Bowie, MD and Accokeek, MD.

1

Start on this road

110 ft · 8 sec · this road
2

Turn right

259 ft · 20 sec
3

Turn left onto Evergreen Parkway

0.2 mi · 35 sec · Evergreen Parkway
4

Turn right onto MD 197

0.6 mi · 1 min · Collington Road
5

Turn right onto US 301

7.5 mi · 10 min · North West Crain Highway
Use the straight lane.
6

Continue on US 301

13 mi · 17 min · Crain Highway
Use the straight lane.
7

Take the exit

247 ft · 6 sec
8

Turn straight onto Brandywine Road

0.6 mi · 1 min · Brandywine Road
9

Turn left onto Spine Road

494 ft · 17 sec · Spine Road
Use the straight / left lanes.
10

At end of road, turn left onto Accokeek Road

0.3 mi · 33 sec · Accokeek Road
Use the left lane.
11

Enter roundabout onto MD 373

52 ft · 1 sec · Accokeek Road
12

Continue on MD 373

7.0 mi · 12 min · Accokeek Road
Use the left lane.
13

Turn right onto MD 373

0.2 mi · 21 sec · Accokeek Road
14

Turn straight onto MD 373

1.8 mi · 3 min · Livingston Road
Use the left / straight lanes.
15

Turn left

0.1 mi · 45 sec
16

Arrive at destination

Trip Plan

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 15.6 miles from Bowie, MD, or about 22m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 12.7 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 31.2 miles or 50m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 15.6 miles or 22m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 40m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Accokeek, MD than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

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Open the route before leaving Bowie, 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 Bowie, MD

This is one driving day of about 31.2 miles and 50m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Bowie, 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 Crain Highway for about 12.7 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 15.6 mi from Bowie, MD · 22m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Staten Island, NY

16 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

Washington, DC

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 31.2 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Staten Island, NY

Meal break

The midpoint is around 15.6 miles from Bowie, MD, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Accokeek, MD

The final approach into Accokeek, 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 Accokeek, MD.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

National Parks Near This Route

Worth a detour if your schedule allows.

Chesapeake & Ohio Canal National Historical Park

Chesapeake & Ohio Canal National Historical Park

National Historical Park

Preserving America's early transportation history, the C&O Canal began as a dream of passage to Western wealth. Operating for nearly 100 years the canal was a lifeline for communities along the Potoma...

26 mi from route ~65 min detour $20 near mile 31.2
Caution: DC Water Sewer Overflow
Caution: Hiking in Gold Mine Tract
View on nps.gov

Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$5.17 one way

$10.35 round trip

$4.21/gal 25.4 MPG avg 11 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.61 $5.67 $11.33
premium $4.93 $6.05 $12.10
diesel $5.61 $6.89 $13.78

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$5

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$30–$55

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 10.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 9.4 0 $3.28 $1.50
Efficient EV 7.8 0 $2.73 $1.25
EV Truck/SUV 12.5 0 $4.37 $2.00

Gas CO2

11 kg

EV CO2

4 kg (64% 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.

Forecast data refreshed 2 hours ago

Origin

Bowie, MD

Evening in Bowie on Tuesday

Local time

6:35 PM

EDT

Current temp

88°F

Mostly Sunny

SW 10 mph 9% chance Live forecast

Destination

Accokeek, MD

Evening in Accokeek on Tuesday

Local time

6:35 PM

EDT

Current temp

88°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

Very similar conditions

Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.

Road read

50m on the road

The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.

Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.

Frequently Asked Questions

The drive from Bowie, MD to Accokeek, MD covers 31.2 miles and takes about 50m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Crain Highway, Accokeek Road, North West Crain Highway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 15.6 miles from Bowie, MD. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $5.17 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 drive requires moderate attention. Across 31.2 miles you will encounter 12 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
The main spots that need attention: near the start: Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (Evergreen Parkway): Navigation decision point; at 21.7 miles (Spine Road): Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Bowie, MD to Accokeek, MD does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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