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Trip from Bowie, MD to Kingsville, MD

Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026

Drive Time

1h 4m

Distance

44.8 mi

72 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$7

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 15 min
4 AM
1h 0m ★
6 AM
1h 5m
8 AM
1h 15m
10 AM
1h 8m
12 PM
1h 7m
3 PM
1h 9m
5 PM
1h 15m
8 PM
1h 2m

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

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

Bowie, MD

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Downtown Kingsville, MD, MD

Kingsville, MD

Jonathan Borba

Trip Overview

The drive from Bowie, MD to Kingsville, MD covers 44.8 miles and takes about 1h 4m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on I 97, Robert Crain Highway, Express Toll Lanes for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 10.4 miles on I 97. At current regular gas prices, budget about $7.43 one way before food or hotel costs.

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 4m. Total distance: 44.8 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

1h 4m 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 1h 4m drive with frequent turns across 44.8 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
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 10.4 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 early in the drive.

Driving Effort 7/10

Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 44.8 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: near the start: Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (Evergreen Parkway): Navigation decision point; at 11.4 miles (I 97): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 9 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

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.
6
31.2 mi into trip | ~44m in | I 895 / Express Toll Lanes

Keep slight left at fork onto I 895 / Express Toll Lanes

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight left lane.
8
37.6 mi into trip | ~51m in

Take the exit toward MD 43: White Marsh, Middle River

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

Use the straight / slight left lanes. Exit 67 Toward MD 43: White Marsh, Middle River

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 Kingsville, MD, road signs begin pointing toward Middle River along the way.

Middle River

37.6 mi in | ~51m

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
I 97 10.4 mi 12m
Robert Crain Highway 7.1 mi 11m
Express Toll Lanes 6.4 mi 7m
Harbor Tunnel Thruway 5.9 mi 8m
Honeygo Boulevard 3.4 mi 6m
North East Crain Highway 3.3 mi 5m
Belair Road 2.8 mi 4m
Harbor Tunnel Throughway 2 mi 2m
Longest stretch: I 97 — 10.4 mi, about 12m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

10 mi · 12 min · I 97
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8

Merge onto Harbor Tunnel Throughway

2.0 mi · 2 min · Harbor Tunnel Throughway
9

Continue on I 895

2.2 mi · 3 min · Harbor Tunnel Thruway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10

Continue on I 895

1.4 mi · 2 min · Baltimore Harbor Tunnel
11

Continue on I 895

3.7 mi · 5 min · Harbor Tunnel Thruway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12

Keep slight left at fork onto I 895

6.4 mi · 7 min · Express Toll Lanes
Use the slight left lane.
13

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 34 sec
Exit 67 Toward MD 43: White Marsh, Middle River Use the straight / slight left lanes.
14

Turn left onto MD 43

0.5 mi · 56 sec · White Marsh Boulevard
15

Turn right onto Honeygo Boulevard

3.4 mi · 6 min · Honeygo Boulevard
16

Turn right onto US 1

2.8 mi · 4 min · Belair Road
17

Turn slight right onto Jerusalem Road

310 ft · 8 sec · Jerusalem Road
18

Arrive at destination

Jerusalem Road

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 22.4 mi from Bowie, MD · 31m into the drive

census-designated place in Maryland, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Dundalk, MD

22 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

Crofton, MD

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 10 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Glen Burnie, MD

Meal break

The midpoint is around 22.4 miles from Bowie, MD, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Kingsville, MD

The final approach into Kingsville, MD usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.

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

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$7.43 one way

$14.85 round trip

$4.21/gal 25.4 MPG avg 16 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.61 $8.13 $16.27
premium $4.93 $8.69 $17.38
diesel $5.61 $9.89 $19.78

Estimated Tolls: $0.41

Harbor Tunnel Thruway (5.9 mi) $0.41

Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$7

Tolls

$0

Total

$8

Estimated CO2 emission: 15.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 69% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 13.4 0 $4.70 $2.15
Efficient EV 11.2 0 $3.92 $1.79
EV Truck/SUV 17.9 0 $6.27 $2.87

Gas CO2

16 kg

EV CO2

5 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 as of Apr 15, 2026

Origin

Bowie, MD

Evening in Bowie on Thursday

Local time

7:03 PM

EDT

Current temp

68°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Kingsville, MD

Evening in Kingsville on Thursday

Local time

7:03 PM

EDT

Current temp

48°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

20 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

1h 4m 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 Kingsville, MD covers 44.8 miles and takes about 1h 4m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 97, Robert Crain Highway, Express Toll Lanes. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 22.4 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 $7.43 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 44.8 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: near the start: Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (Evergreen Parkway): Navigation decision point; at 11.4 miles (I 97): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
On the drive from Bowie, MD to Kingsville, MD, road signs begin pointing toward Middle River along the way.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Chesapeake & Ohio Canal National Historical Park.

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