Origin
Bowie, MD
Afternoon in Bowie on Thursday
Local time
3:48 PM
EDT
Current temp
68°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Bowie, MD to Long Beach, MD
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
1h 7m
Distance
42.2 mi
68 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$7
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 2m
★
6 AM
1h 8m
8 AM
1h 19m
10 AM
1h 12m
12 PM
1h 10m
3 PM
1h 12m
5 PM
1h 18m
8 PM
1h 4m
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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Long Beach, MD
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Trip Overview
The drive from Bowie, MD to Long Beach, MD covers 42.2 miles and takes about 1h 7m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Southern Maryland Boulevard, North Solomons Island 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 10.2 miles on Southern Maryland Boulevard. At current regular gas prices, budget about $7.00 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 7m. Total distance: 42.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 7m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 1h 7m drive with frequent turns across 42.2 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 25 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Southern Maryland Boulevard is the longest continuous segment at about 10.2 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 16 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive.
Driving Effort
5/10
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 42.2 miles you will encounter 16 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 0.9 miles (US 301 / North West Crain Highway): Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 16 key pointsThese 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.
6
10.2 mi into trip
|
~17m in
Take the ramp toward MD 4 South
Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch
Toward MD 4 South
5
10.5 mi into trip
|
~17m in
|
MD 4 / Stephanie Roper Highway
Merge onto MD 4 / Stephanie Roper Highway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Southern Maryland Boulevard | 10.2 mi | 14m |
| North Solomons Island Road | 9 mi | 13m |
| North West Crain Highway | 7.1 mi | 10m |
| South Solomons Island Road | 5.3 mi | 7m |
| Stephanie Roper Highway | 3.1 mi | 4m |
| Calvert Beach Road | 1.5 mi | 3m |
| Saint Leonard Road | 1.4 mi | 2m |
| Old Crain Highway | 1.1 mi | 2m |
Longest stretch:
Southern Maryland Boulevard
— 10.2 mi, about 14m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bowie, MD and Long Beach, 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
7.1 mi
·
10 min
·
North West Crain Highway
Use the straight lane.
6
Turn left onto Village Drive West
229 ft
·
10 sec
·
Village Drive West
7
Turn right onto Old Crain Highway
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Old Crain Highway
8
Continue on Marlboro Pike
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Marlboro Pike
9
Turn right onto Green Landing Road
0.3 mi
·
37 sec
·
Green Landing Road
10
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
38 sec
Toward MD 4 South
11
Merge onto MD 4
3.1 mi
·
4 min
·
Stephanie Roper Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Continue on MD 4
10 mi
·
14 min
·
Southern Maryland Boulevard
Use the straight / right lanes.
13
Continue on MD 2; MD 4
9.0 mi
·
13 min
·
North Solomons Island Road
Use the straight lane.
14
Continue on MD 2; MD 4
5.3 mi
·
7 min
·
South Solomons Island Road
Use the left lane.
15
Turn left onto West End Boulevard
0.1 mi
·
20 sec
·
West End Boulevard
16
Turn right onto MD 765
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
Saint Leonard Road
17
Enter roundabout onto Calvert Beach Road
145 ft
·
3 sec
·
Calvert Beach Road
18
Continue on Calvert Beach Road
1.5 mi
·
3 min
·
Calvert Beach Road
19
Turn slight right onto Bayview Avenue
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Bayview Avenue
20
Continue on Valley Drive
0.2 mi
·
49 sec
·
Valley Drive
21
Turn left onto Elm Road
425 ft
·
18 sec
·
Elm Road
22
Turn right onto South Harbor Drive
0.1 mi
·
26 sec
·
South Harbor Drive
23
Turn left onto Long Beach Drive
0.2 mi
·
43 sec
·
Long Beach Drive
24
Turn right onto Bayview Road
141 ft
·
6 sec
·
Bayview Road
25
Arrive at destination
Bayview Road
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 21.1 mi from Bowie, MD · 32m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
21 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
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 42 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 21.1 miles from Bowie, MD, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Long Beach, MD
The final approach into Long Beach, 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
$7.00 one way
$13.99 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
15 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $7.66 | $15.32 |
| premium | $4.93 | $8.18 | $16.37 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $9.32 | $18.63 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$7
Estimated CO2 emission: 14.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 12.7 | 0 | $4.43 | $2.03 |
| Efficient EV | 10.6 | 0 | $3.69 | $1.69 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 16.9 | 0 | $5.91 | $2.70 |
Gas CO2
15 kg
EV CO2
5 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.
Destination
Long Beach, MD
Afternoon in Long Beach on Thursday
Local time
3:48 PM
EDT
Current temp
81°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
13 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
1h 7m 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 Long Beach, MD covers 42.2 miles and takes about 1h 7m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Southern Maryland Boulevard, North Solomons Island 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 21.1 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 $7.00 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 42.2 miles you will encounter 16 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 0.9 miles (US 301 / North West Crain Highway): Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Bowie, MD to Long Beach, MD does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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