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Trip from Bowie, MD to Middletown, MD

Data updated 5 hours ago

Drive Time

1h 26m

Distance

65 mi

105 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$11

one way

EV Charging

Excellent

17 DC fast

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 20 min
4 AM
1h 20m ★
6 AM
1h 27m
8 AM
1h 40m
10 AM
1h 32m
12 PM
1h 30m
3 PM
1h 32m
5 PM
1h 40m
8 PM
1h 23m

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

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

Bowie, MD

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town in Maryland, USA

Middletown, MD

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Trip Overview

The drive from Bowie, MD to Middletown, MD covers 65 miles and takes about 1h 26m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on I 270, Capital Beltway, John Hanson Highway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 31.8 miles on I 270. At current regular gas prices, budget about $10.78 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

32.5 miles from Bowie, MD

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 43m into the drive .

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Drive Character

The drive from Bowie, MD to Middletown, MD covers 65 miles and takes about 1h 26m, using a mix of highways and local roads.

Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 19 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 270 is the longest continuous segment at about 31.8 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 7.7 miles in.

Route Complexity 10/10

High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day

This is a demanding drive. With 15 significant decision points across 65 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 7.7 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 15.2 miles (I 495 / Capital Beltway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 24.7 miles (I 270): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 15 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

9
7.7 mi into trip | ~11m in

Keep slight left at fork toward I 495 North, I 95 North: Beltway

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the slight left lane. Exit 7B Toward I 495 North, I 95 North: Beltway
8
15.2 mi into trip | ~21m in | I 495 / Capital Beltway

Keep slight left at fork onto I 495 / Capital Beltway toward I 495 West: Beltway, Silver Spring

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Toward I 495 West: Beltway, Silver Spring
8
24.7 mi into trip | ~33m in | I 270

Keep slight right at fork onto I 270 toward I 270 North: Frederick

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Exit 35 Toward I 270 North: Frederick
8
56.6 mi into trip | ~1h 14m in

Take the exit toward I 70: Hagerstown, Baltimore

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 32 Toward I 70: Hagerstown, Baltimore
8
60.8 mi into trip | ~1h 19m in

Take the exit toward US 40 Alternate: Braddock Heights, Middletown

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

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Exit 49 Toward US 40 Alternate: Braddock Heights, Middl...

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 Middletown, MD, road signs point toward Silver Spring and Baltimore.

Silver Spring

7.3 mi in | ~10m

Baltimore

56.6 mi in | ~1h 14m

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
I 270 31.8 mi 40m
Capital Beltway 16.4 mi 21m
John Hanson Highway 5.6 mi 6m
I 70 3.5 mi 3m
Old National Pike 2.7 mi 4m
East Main Street 1.1 mi 1m
Collington Road 1 mi 1m
Evergreen Parkway 0.2 mi <1m
Longest stretch: I 270 — 31.8 mi, about 40m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

5.6 mi · 6 min · John Hanson Highway
7

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 57 sec
Exit 7B Toward I 95 North, I 495 North: Baltimore, Silver Spring
8

Keep slight left at fork

0.6 mi · 1 min
Exit 7B Toward I 495 North, I 95 North: Beltway Use the slight left lane.
9

Merge onto I 95; I 495

6.9 mi · 8 min · Capital Beltway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10

Keep slight left at fork onto I 495

9.5 mi · 12 min · Capital Beltway
Toward I 495 West: Beltway, Silver Spring Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11

Keep slight right at fork onto I 270

3.6 mi · 4 min · I 270
Exit 35 Toward I 270 North: Frederick Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12

Keep slight right at fork onto I 270

28 mi · 35 min · I 270
Toward I 270 North Use the slight right lane.
13

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 30 sec
Exit 32 Toward I 70: Hagerstown, Baltimore Use the slight right lane.
14

Keep slight left at fork

0.4 mi · 29 sec
Toward I 70 West: Hagerstown Use the slight left lane.
15

Merge onto I 70

3.5 mi · 3 min · I 70
16

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 40 sec
Exit 49 Toward US 40 Alternate: Braddock Heights, Middletown Use the straight / slight right lanes.
17

Turn straight onto US 40 ALT

2.7 mi · 4 min · Old National Pike
18

Continue on US 40 ALT

1.1 mi · 1 min · East Main Street
19

Arrive at destination

US 40 ALT

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 32.5 miles from Bowie, MD, or about 43m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 31.8 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 65 miles or 1h 26m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 32.5 miles or 43m in

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

Final approach

Final hour starts around 1h 12m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Middletown, 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 65 miles and 1h 26m.

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 I 270 for about 31.8 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 32.5 mi from Bowie, MD · 43m into the drive

Downtown Rockville, MD, MD

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Rockville, MD

33 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.

Popular next leg

Rockville, MD to Middletown, MD

34.8 mi · 47m

Pacing Suggestions

Washington, DC

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 65 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Rockville, MD

Meal break

The midpoint is around 32.5 miles from Bowie, MD, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Middletown, MD

The final approach into Middletown, 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 Middletown, 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.

Monocacy National Battlefield

Monocacy National Battlefield

National Battlefield

During the summer of 1864, the Confederacy carried out a bold plan to turn the tide of the Civil War in their favor. They planned to capture Washington, DC and influence the election of 1864. On July...

0 mi from route ~1 min detour Free near mile 53.8
View on nps.gov
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...

6 mi from route ~16 min detour $20 near mile 26.9
View on nps.gov
Antietam National Battlefield

Antietam National Battlefield

National Battlefield

23,000 soldiers were killed, wounded or missing after twelve hours of savage combat on September 17, 1862. The Battle of Antietam ended the Confederate Army of Northern Virginia's first invasion into...

10 mi from route ~26 min detour $20 near mile 65
View on nps.gov
Harpers Ferry National Historical Park

Harpers Ferry National Historical Park

National Historical Park

At the confluence of the Shenandoah and Potomac rivers, on the ancestral home of the Tuscarora and Shawnee people, lies Harpers Ferry. Here you can explore John Brown's Raid against slavery. Find your...

14 mi from route ~34 min detour $20 near mile 65
View on nps.gov
Potomac Heritage National Scenic Trail

Potomac Heritage National Scenic Trail

National Scenic Trail

The Potomac River corridor is rich in both history and recreation, offering a chance to both explore your heritage and choose your adventure along the way. Start your journey here!

14 mi from route ~34 min detour Free near mile 44.8
View on nps.gov

Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$10.78 one way

$21.55 round trip

$4.21/gal 25.4 MPG avg 23 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.61 $11.80 $23.60
premium $4.93 $12.61 $25.21
diesel $5.61 $14.35 $28.70

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$11

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$36–$61

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 22.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

EV Charging Along Route

17 DC fast chargers · Coverage: excellent

Royal Farms - Tesla Supercharger

Greenbelt, MD

Tesla

12 DCFC

Wawa - Tesla Supercharger

Bowie, MD

Tesla

8 DCFC

Riverdale Park Station - Tesla Supercharger

Riverdale Park, MD

Tesla

8 DCFC

Lanham Crossing

Lanham Seabrook, MD

eVgo Network

6 DCFC

EVsmart - BGE - Bowie State

Bowie, MD

SWTCH

4 DCFC

EVsmart - BGE - Kenhill Center

Bowie, MD

SWTCH

4 DCFC

Bowie Town Center (Bowie, MD)

Bowie, MD

Electrify America

3 DCFC

Heritage Blvd Dash In

Bowie, MD

RED_E

2 DCFC

SWTCH: 8 Tesla: 3 eVgo Network: 2 Non-Networked: 2 RED_E: 1 Electrify America: 1

Station data from NREL Alternative Fuel Stations database.

Driving Electric?

About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 19.5 0 $6.82 $3.12
Efficient EV 16.3 0 $5.69 $2.60
EV Truck/SUV 26 0 $9.10 $4.16

Gas CO2

23 kg

EV CO2

8 kg (65% 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

Late night in Bowie on Wednesday

Local time

12:21 AM

EDT

Current temp

66°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Middletown, MD

Late night in Middletown on Wednesday

Local time

12:21 AM

EDT

Current temp

86°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

20 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 26m 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 Middletown, MD covers 65 miles and takes about 1h 26m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 270, Capital Beltway, John Hanson Highway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 32.5 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 $10.78 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 demanding drive. With 15 significant decision points across 65 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 7.7 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 15.2 miles (I 495 / Capital Beltway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 24.7 miles (I 270): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Between Bowie, MD and Middletown, MD, road signs point toward Silver Spring and Baltimore.

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