Trip from Bowie, MD to Delmar, MD

Drive Time

2h 10m

Distance

93.2 mi

150 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$15

one way

EV Charging

station data

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 27 min

4 AM

2h 2m ★

6 AM

2h 11m

8 AM

2h 29m

10 AM

2h 17m

12 PM

2h 15m

3 PM

2h 18m

5 PM

2h 28m

8 PM

2h 5m

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

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Trip Overview

If you are planning a trip from Bowie to Delmar, you are looking at a 93.2-mile journey that typically takes about 2 hours and 10 minutes to complete. This route is perfectly suited for a single-day excursion, as it is efficient enough to be done in one go without the need for an overnight stay. You can expect to spend approximately $15 on fuel for the trip, making it a budget-friendly option for travelers. The drive navigates entirely within the Northeast region of Maryland, transitioning from the Bowie area toward the Delmar line. Whether you are heading out for personal business or a quick visit, the straightforward nature of this route makes it a reliable choice for your travel needs.

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

46.6 miles from Bowie, MD

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 4m into the drive .

Drive Character

Expect a turn-heavy local drive rather than a monotonous interstate cruise, as highway travel accounts for only 10% of your total time on the road. You will primarily navigate via the Blue Star Memorial Highway, Sussex Highway, and Shore Highway, which offer a different pace than typical high-speed corridors. The longest uninterrupted stretch you will encounter is a 21.6-mile segment on the Blue Star Memorial Highway. Because the route relies heavily on local roads, stay alert for frequent turns and changing road conditions throughout the 2-hour and 10-minute duration. This path provides a hands-on driving experience that keeps you engaged with the local landscape from start to finish.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.

There are about 23 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.

Blue Star Memorial Highway is the longest continuous segment at about 21.6 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 1.5 miles in near US 301.

Route Complexity 7/10

Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers

This is a demanding drive. With 13 significant decision points across 93.2 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 1.5 miles (US 301): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 1.6 miles (US 301): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 2.2 miles (US 50; US 301 / John Hanson Highway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 13 key points

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

1.5 mi into trip | ~3m in | US 301

Take the exit onto US 301 toward US 50, US 301: Annapolis, Washington

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the slight right lane. Toward US 50, US 301: Annapolis, Washington

1.6 mi into trip | ~3m in | US 301

Keep slight right at fork onto US 301 toward US 50 East, US 301 North: Annapolis

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Toward US 50 East, US 301 North: Annapolis

2.2 mi into trip | ~4m in | US 50; US 301 / John Hanson Highway

Merge onto US 50; US 301 / John Hanson Highway

Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here

Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.

34.6 mi into trip | ~48m in | US 50

Keep slight right at fork onto US 50 toward US 50 East: Ocean City, Rehoboth

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the none lane. Toward US 50 East: Ocean City, Rehoboth

41.5 mi into trip | ~57m in | MD 404 / Queen Anne Highway

Turn left onto MD 404 / Queen Anne Highway

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane.

Towns Along This Route

On the drive from Bowie, MD to Delmar, MD, road signs begin pointing toward Rehoboth along the way.

Rehoboth

34.6 mi in | ~48m | via US 50

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
Blue Star Memorial Highway	21.6 mi	30m
Sussex Highway	18.9 mi	25m
Shore Highway	13.5 mi	18m
John Hanson Highway	10.8 mi	12m
Seashore Highway	7.5 mi	9m
US 50	6.9 mi	9m
Queen Anne Highway	6.2 mi	8m
South Main Street	1.6 mi	2m

Longest stretch: Blue Star Memorial Highway — 21.6 mi, about 30m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

Start on this road

110 ft · 8 sec · this road

Turn right

259 ft · 20 sec

Turn left onto Evergreen Parkway

0.2 mi · 35 sec · Evergreen Parkway

Turn right onto MD 197

0.7 mi · 1 min · Collington Road

Turn left onto US 301

0.5 mi · 47 sec · North East Crain Highway

Take the exit onto US 301

0.1 mi · 17 sec · US 301

Toward US 50, US 301: Annapolis, Washington Use the slight right lane.

Keep slight right at fork onto US 301

0.6 mi · 1 min · US 301

Toward US 50 East, US 301 North: Annapolis

Merge onto US 50; US 301

11 mi · 12 min · John Hanson Highway

Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.

Continue on US 50; US 301; MD 2

22 mi · 30 min · Blue Star Memorial Highway

Use the none lane.

Keep slight right at fork onto US 50

6.9 mi · 9 min · US 50

Toward US 50 East: Ocean City, Rehoboth Use the none lane.

Turn left onto MD 404

6.2 mi · 8 min · Queen Anne Highway

Use the left lane.

Continue on Shore Highway

5.3 mi · 7 min · Shore Highway

Use the left / none lanes.

Take the exit onto MD 404 Business

1.4 mi · 2 min · MD 404 Business

Turn slight right onto MD 404 Business

0.4 mi · 50 sec · Franklin Street

Turn right onto South 5th Avenue

0.7 mi · 1 min · South 5th Avenue

Turn left onto Legion Road

282 ft · 7 sec · Legion Road

Turn right onto MD 313; MD 404

8.1 mi · 11 min · Shore Highway

Continue on DE 404

7.5 mi · 9 min · Seashore Highway

At end of road, turn left onto DE 404 Business

0.4 mi · 46 sec · Market Street

At end of road, turn right onto US 13 Business; DE 404 Business

1.6 mi · 2 min · South Main Street

Turn right onto US 13

19 mi · 25 min · Sussex Highway

Turn right onto MD 54; DE 54

1.1 mi · 2 min · East State Street

Arrive at destination

MD 54; DE 54

Trip Plan

Since this is a relatively short trip, you have plenty of flexibility in your schedule to depart whenever it suits you best. Because the route involves zero planned stops, make sure your vehicle is fueled up before you leave to keep your $15 estimate accurate. Keep in mind that the turn-heavy nature of the drive requires your full attention, so plan for a comfortable pace rather than trying to rush through the local segments. Given the distance of 93.2 miles, you won't need to worry about splitting the drive into multiple days. A helpful tip for this specific route is to stay particularly focused during the transition between the Blue Star Memorial Highway and the subsequent local roads to ensure you maintain your course.

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 46.6 miles from Bowie, MD, or about 1h 4m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 21.6 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 80 miles or 1h 51m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 46.6 miles or 1h 4m 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 46m

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

Before You Leave

Open the route before leaving Bowie, MD so your first major turns are already loaded.

Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.

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 93.2 miles and 2h 10m.

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 Blue Star Memorial Highway for about 21.6 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 46.6 mi from Bowie, MD · 1h 4m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Staten Island, NY

47 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

Staten Island, NY

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Staten Island, NY

Meal break

The midpoint is around 46.6 miles from Bowie, MD, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Delmar, MD

The final approach into Delmar, 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 Delmar, 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

$15.42 one way

$30.84 round trip

$4.20/gal 25.4 MPG avg 33 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.60	$16.88	$33.75
premium	$4.92	$18.06	$36.12
diesel	$5.64	$20.71	$41.41

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$15

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$40–$65

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 32.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

Driving Electric?

About $10 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	28	$9.79	$4.47
Efficient EV	23.3	$8.16	$3.73
EV Truck/SUV	37.3	$13.05	$5.96

Gas CO2

33 kg

EV CO2

11 kg (67% 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 3 days ago

Origin

Bowie, MD

Evening in Bowie on Sunday

Local time

7:44 PM

EDT

Current temp

66°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Delmar, MD

Evening in Delmar on Sunday

Local time

7:44 PM

EDT

Current temp

85°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

19 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

2h 10m 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 Bowie, MD to Delmar, MD covers 93.2 miles and takes about 2h 10m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are Blue Star Memorial Highway, Sussex Highway, Shore Highway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 46.6 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 $15.42 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.

On the drive from Bowie, MD to Delmar, MD, road signs begin pointing toward Rehoboth along the way.

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Trip from Bowie, MD to Delmar, MD

Best Time to Leave

Trip Overview

Drive Character

How Hard Is This Drive?

Critical Maneuvers

Towns Along This Route

Main Roads

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Trip Plan

Before You Leave

Where to Stop

Pacing Suggestions

Arriving in Delmar, MD

Fuel & Cost

Travel Intel

Bowie, MD

Delmar, MD

Same local time

19 degrees warmer at arrival

2h 10m on the road

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