Origin
Bowie, MD
Late night in Bowie on Saturday
Local time
4:30 AM
EDT
Current temp
68°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Bowie, MD to Irvington, MD
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
44m
Distance
29.1 mi
47 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 41m
★
6 AM
0h 45m
8 AM
0h 52m
10 AM
0h 47m
12 PM
0h 47m
3 PM
0h 48m
5 PM
0h 52m
8 PM
0h 42m
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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Trip Overview
Bowie, MD to Irvington, MD is 29.1 miles and takes about 44 minutes via I 97 and Baltimore Beltway, with a fuel budget near $5 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This quick trip stays within the Northeast region and Maryland, making it a straightforward journey. Expect a mixed drive with a good portion on major highways. It's an ideal route for a single-day excursion when you need to get from point A to point B efficiently without a significant time commitment.
About the Cities
Starting in Bowie, MD
Full guide →Bowie is a suburban bedroom community of Washington, D.C. in Prince George's County, Maryland.
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 44m. Total distance: 29.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
44m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (35%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mixed drive route profile with national parks nearby.
Drive Character
This route offers a mixed driving experience, with 35% of the journey on highways like I 97 and the Baltimore Beltway. You'll encounter stretches of faster-paced travel, including a continuous 10-mile segment on I 97. The drive transitions between these more direct highway sections and roads like Robert Crain Highway, suggesting a blend of efficient travel and local road navigation. It's not a monotonous interstate grind, but rather a practical path that balances speed with accessibility.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 18 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 97 is the longest continuous segment at about 10 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 11.4 miles in near I 97.
Driving Effort
7/10
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 14 decision points packed into just 29.1 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 44m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 11.4 miles (I 97): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 20.4 miles (I 97): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 21.4 miles (I 695 / Baltimore Beltway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 14 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
11.4 mi into trip
|
~18m in
|
I 97
Merge onto I 97
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
20.4 mi into trip
|
~29m in
|
I 97
Take the exit onto I 97 toward I 695 West: Baltimore, Towson
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 17A
Toward I 695 West: Baltimore, Towson
5
21.4 mi into trip
|
~30m in
|
I 695 / Baltimore Beltway
Merge onto I 695 / Baltimore Beltway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
7
26.7 mi into trip
|
~37m in
Take the exit toward Wilkens Avenue
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 12C; 12B
Toward Wilkens Avenue
9
26.7 mi into trip
|
~37m in
Keep slight right at fork toward MD 372 East: Wilkens Avenue
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 12B
Toward MD 372 East: Wilkens Avenue
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Bowie, MD to Irvington, MD, road signs begin pointing toward Towson along the way.
Towson
20.4 mi in
|
~29m
|
via I 97
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 97 | 10 mi | 11m |
| Robert Crain Highway | 7.1 mi | 11m |
| Baltimore Beltway | 5.2 mi | 7m |
| North East Crain Highway | 3.3 mi | 5m |
| Wilkens Avenue | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| Yale Avenue | 0.8 mi | 2m |
| Collington Road | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| South Beechfield Avenue | 0.4 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
I 97
— 10 mi, about 11m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bowie, MD and Irvington, 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
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Collington Road
5
Turn left onto US 301
3.3 mi
·
5 min
·
North East Crain Highway
6
Continue on MD 3; MD 450
7.1 mi
·
11 min
·
Robert Crain Highway
7
Merge onto I 97
8.9 mi
·
10 min
·
I 97
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Take the exit onto I 97
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
I 97
Exit 17A
Toward I 695 West: Baltimore, Towson
Use the slight right lane.
9
Merge onto I 695
5.2 mi
·
7 min
·
Baltimore Beltway
Use the straight lane.
10
Take the exit
273 ft
·
6 sec
Exit 12C; 12B
Toward Wilkens Avenue
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Keep slight right at fork
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
Exit 12B
Toward MD 372 East: Wilkens Avenue
Use the slight right lane.
12
Turn straight onto MD 372
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Wilkens Avenue
13
Turn left onto South Beechfield Avenue
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
South Beechfield Avenue
14
Turn right onto Yale Avenue
0.8 mi
·
2 min
·
Yale Avenue
15
At end of road, turn left onto MD 144
317 ft
·
11 sec
·
Frederick Avenue
16
Turn right onto South Woodington Road
469 ft
·
18 sec
·
South Woodington Road
17
Turn right
194 ft
·
14 sec
18
Arrive at destination
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.82 one way
$9.65 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
10 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $5.28 | $10.57 |
| premium | $4.93 | $5.64 | $11.29 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $6.42 | $12.85 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 10.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 70% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 8.7 | 0 | $3.06 | $1.40 |
| Efficient EV | 7.3 | 0 | $2.55 | $1.16 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 11.6 | 0 | $4.07 | $1.86 |
Gas CO2
10 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (70% 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
Irvington, MD
Late night in Irvington on Saturday
Local time
4:30 AM
EDT
Current temp
72°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
4 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
44m 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 Irvington, MD covers 29.1 miles and takes about 44m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 97, Robert Crain Highway, Baltimore Beltway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 14.5 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 $4.82 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 short but busy drive. With 14 decision points packed into just 29.1 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 44m.
The main spots that need attention: at 11.4 miles (I 97): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 20.4 miles (I 97): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 21.4 miles (I 695 / Baltimore Beltway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
On the drive from Bowie, MD to Irvington, MD, road signs begin pointing toward Towson along the way.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Chesapeake & Ohio Canal National Historical Park.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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