Origin
Bowie, MD
Late night in Bowie on Friday
Local time
2:30 AM
EDT
Current temp
68°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Bowie, MD to Glassmanor, MD
Compiled by the Trip.ovh editorial team · Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026 · Methodology
Drive Time
33m
Distance
22 mi
35 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 31m
★
6 AM
0h 34m
8 AM
0h 39m
10 AM
0h 36m
12 PM
0h 35m
3 PM
0h 36m
5 PM
0h 39m
8 PM
0h 32m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Bowie, MD
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Glassmanor, MD
Jonathan Borba
Trip Overview
The drive from Bowie, MD to Glassmanor, MD covers 22 miles and takes about 33m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on John Hanson Highway, Anacostia Freeway, Kenilworth Avenue Freeway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 11.1 miles on John Hanson Highway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $3.65 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 33m. Total distance: 22 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
33m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile with national parks nearby.
Drive Character
Expect a 33m drive with frequent turns across 22 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.
John Hanson Highway is the longest continuous segment at about 11.1 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 9 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.3 miles in near MD 197 / Collington Road.
Driving Effort
6/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 22 miles you will encounter 9 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: at 0.3 miles (MD 197 / Collington Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 1.2 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 12.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 9 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0.3 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
MD 197 / Collington Road
At end of road, turn left onto MD 197 / Collington Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left / straight lanes.
5
1.2 mi into trip
|
~2m in
Take the ramp toward US 50 West: Washington
Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Toward US 50 West: Washington
7
12.7 mi into trip
|
~16m in
Take the exit toward MD 201 South: Kenilworth Avenue, Alexandria
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the right lane.
Toward MD 201 South: Kenilworth Avenue, Alexand...
8
19.3 mi into trip
|
~27m in
Take the exit toward South Capitol Street, JBAB
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 2B
Toward South Capitol Street, JBAB
5
21.9 mi into trip
|
~33m in
|
Audrey Lane
Turn left onto Audrey Lane
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Bowie, MD and Glassmanor, MD, road signs point toward Alexandria and Jbab.
Alexandria
12.7 mi in
|
~16m
Jbab
19.3 mi in
|
~27m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| John Hanson Highway | 11.1 mi | 12m |
| Anacostia Freeway | 4 mi | 6m |
| Kenilworth Avenue Freeway | 2.2 mi | 3m |
| South Capitol Street | 1 mi | 2m |
| South Capitol Street Southwest | 1 mi | 1m |
| Collington Road | 1 mi | 1m |
| Indian Head Highway | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Evergreen Parkway | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
John Hanson Highway
— 11.1 mi, about 12m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bowie, MD and Glassmanor, 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
·
33 sec
·
Evergreen Parkway
4
At end of road, turn left onto MD 197
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Collington Road
Use the left / straight lanes.
5
Take the ramp
0.4 mi
·
55 sec
Toward US 50 West: Washington
Use the slight right lane.
6
Merge onto US 50
11 mi
·
12 min
·
John Hanson Highway
7
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
31 sec
Toward MD 201 South: Kenilworth Avenue, Alexandria
Use the right lane.
8
Continue on MD 201
2.2 mi
·
3 min
·
Kenilworth Avenue Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Continue on DC 295
4.0 mi
·
6 min
·
Anacostia Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
Exit 2B
Toward South Capitol Street, JBAB
Use the slight right lane.
11
Continue on this road
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
·
this road
Exit 2
12
Turn straight onto South Capitol Street Southwest
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
South Capitol Street Southwest
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Continue on South Capitol Street
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
South Capitol Street
14
Continue on MD 210
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
·
Indian Head Highway
15
Turn left onto Audrey Lane
401 ft
·
14 sec
·
Audrey Lane
Use the straight lane.
16
Arrive at destination
Audrey Lane
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.65 one way
$7.29 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
8 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $3.99 | $7.99 |
| premium | $4.93 | $4.27 | $8.53 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.86 | $9.71 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 7.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 63% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 6.6 | 0 | $2.31 | $1.06 |
| Efficient EV | 5.5 | 0 | $1.92 | $0.88 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 8.8 | 0 | $3.08 | $1.41 |
Gas CO2
8 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (63% 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
Glassmanor, MD
Late night in Glassmanor on Friday
Local time
2:30 AM
EDT
Current temp
70°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
2 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
33m 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 Glassmanor, MD covers 22 miles and takes about 33m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are John Hanson Highway, Anacostia Freeway, Kenilworth Avenue Freeway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 11 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 $3.65 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 22 miles you will encounter 9 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: at 0.3 miles (MD 197 / Collington Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 1.2 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 12.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between Bowie, MD and Glassmanor, MD, road signs point toward Alexandria and Jbab.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Chesapeake & Ohio Canal National Historical Park.
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