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Trip from Bowie, MD to Hughesville, MD

Data updated 4 hours ago

Drive Time

53m

Distance

36 mi

58 km

Drive Score

6/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$6

one way

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Best Time to Leave

Save up to 13 min
4 AM
0h 49m ★
6 AM
0h 53m
8 AM
1h 2m
10 AM
0h 56m
12 PM
0h 55m
3 PM
0h 57m
5 PM
1h 1m
8 PM
0h 50m

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

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Bowie, MD

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Hughesville, MD

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Trip Overview

The drive from Bowie, MD to Hughesville, MD covers 36 miles and takes about 53m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Crain Highway, Leonardtown 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 15.5 miles on Crain Highway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $5.97 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

18 miles from Bowie, MD

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 26m into the drive .

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Drive Character

Expect a 53m drive with frequent turns across 36 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 11 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 15.5 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive.

Route Complexity 4/10

Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time

This is a straightforward 53m drive. You will face about 7 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.

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 0.9 miles (US 301 / North West Crain Highway): Lane positioning matters here.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 7 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

4
0.9 mi into trip | ~2m in | US 301 / North West Crain Highway

Turn right onto US 301 / North West Crain Highway

Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight lane.
7
23.9 mi into trip | ~34m in | MD 5

Take the exit onto MD 5 toward Lexington Park, Leonardtown

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

Use the slight left lane. Toward Lexington Park, Leonardtown
5
24.1 mi into trip | ~35m in | MD 5 / Mattawoman Beantown Road

Merge onto MD 5 / Mattawoman Beantown Road

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

Use the left 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 Hughesville, MD, road signs point toward Lexington Park and Leonardtown.

Lexington Park

23.9 mi in | ~34m | via MD 5

Leonardtown

23.9 mi in | ~34m | via MD 5

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Crain Highway 15.5 mi 21m
Leonardtown Road 7.8 mi 11m
North West Crain Highway 7.5 mi 10m
Mattawoman Beantown Road 3.2 mi 4m
Old Leonardtown Road 0.9 mi 1m
Collington Road 0.6 mi 1m
MD 5 0.3 mi <1m
Evergreen Parkway 0.2 mi <1m
Longest stretch: Crain Highway — 15.5 mi, about 21m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Bowie, MD and Hughesville, 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

16 mi · 21 min · Crain Highway
Use the straight lane.
7

Take the exit onto MD 5

0.3 mi · 39 sec · MD 5
Toward Lexington Park, Leonardtown Use the slight left lane.
8

Merge onto MD 5

3.2 mi · 4 min · Mattawoman Beantown Road
Use the left lane.
9

Turn left onto MD 5

7.8 mi · 11 min · Leonardtown Road
Use the left lane.
10

Turn slight right onto MD 5 Business

0.9 mi · 1 min · Old Leonardtown Road
11

Arrive at destination

MD 5 Business

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 18 miles from Bowie, MD, or about 26m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 15.5 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 36 miles or 53m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 18 miles or 26m in

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

Final approach

Final hour starts around 44m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Hughesville, 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 36 miles and 53m.

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 15.5 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 18 mi from Bowie, MD · 26m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Staten Island, NY

18 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 36 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Staten Island, NY

Meal break

The midpoint is around 18 miles from Bowie, MD, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Hughesville, MD

The final approach into Hughesville, 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 Hughesville, 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...

28 mi from route ~70 min detour $20
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

$5.97 one way

$11.94 round trip

$4.21/gal 25.4 MPG avg 13 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.61 $6.54 $13.07
premium $4.93 $6.98 $13.96
diesel $5.61 $7.95 $15.90

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$6

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$31–$56

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 12.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 69% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 10.8 0 $3.78 $1.73
Efficient EV 9 0 $3.15 $1.44
EV Truck/SUV 14.4 0 $5.04 $2.30

Gas CO2

13 kg

EV CO2

4 kg (69% 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 5 days ago

Origin

Bowie, MD

Night in Bowie on Tuesday

Local time

11:26 PM

EDT

Current temp

66°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Hughesville, MD

Night in Hughesville on Tuesday

Local time

11:26 PM

EDT

Current temp

62°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

4 degrees cooler at arrival

A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.

Road read

53m 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 Hughesville, MD covers 36 miles and takes about 53m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Crain Highway, Leonardtown 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 18 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 $5.97 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 straightforward 53m drive. You will face about 7 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: near the start: Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (Evergreen Parkway): Navigation decision point; at 0.9 miles (US 301 / North West Crain Highway): Lane positioning matters here.
Between Bowie, MD and Hughesville, MD, road signs point toward Lexington Park and Leonardtown.

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