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Trip from Bowie, MD to Princess Anne, MD

Drive Time

2h 38m

Distance

115.1 mi

185 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$19

one way

EV Charging

None

0 DC fast

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 32 min
4 AM
2h 28m ★
6 AM
2h 39m
8 AM
3h 0m
10 AM
2h 46m
12 PM
2h 44m
3 PM
2h 47m
5 PM
2h 59m
8 PM
2h 32m

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

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Downtown Bowie, MD, MD

Bowie, MD

Jonathan Borba

Downtown Princess Anne, MD, MD

Princess Anne, MD

Jason Morrison

Trip Overview

The drive from Bowie, MD to Princess Anne, MD covers 115.1 miles and takes about 2h 38m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Blue Star Memorial Highway, Sussex Highway, Shore Highway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 21.6 miles on Blue Star Memorial Highway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $19.05 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

1 planned break

A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.

Midpoint

57.6 miles from Bowie, MD

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 21m into the drive .

Drive Character

Expect a 2h 38m drive with frequent turns across 115.1 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 34 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Blue Star Memorial Highway is the longest continuous segment at about 21.6 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 around 1.5 miles in near US 301.

Route Complexity 9/10

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

This is a demanding drive. With 19 significant decision points across 115.1 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 1.5 miles (US 301): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 1.6 miles (US 301): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 34.6 miles (US 50): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 19 key points

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

7
1.5 mi into trip | ~3m in | US 301

Take the exit onto US 301 toward US 50, US 301: Annapolis, Washington

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

Use the slight right lane. Toward US 50, US 301: Annapolis, Washington
6
1.6 mi into trip | ~3m in | US 301

Keep slight right at fork onto US 301 toward US 50 East, US 301 North: Annapolis

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Toward US 50 East, US 301 North: Annapolis
6
34.6 mi into trip | ~48m in | US 50

Keep slight right at fork onto US 50 toward US 50 East: Ocean City, Rehoboth

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Toward US 50 East: Ocean City, Rehoboth
6
96 mi into trip | ~2h 13m in | US 13

Keep slight left at fork onto US 13 toward US 13, US 50 East: Norfolk, Ocean City

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Toward US 13, US 50 East: Norfolk, Ocean City
6
114 mi into trip | ~2h 36m in

Enter roundabout

Roundabout - know your exit number before entering

Towns Along This Route

Between Bowie, MD and Princess Anne, MD, road signs point toward Rehoboth and Ocean City.

Rehoboth

34.6 mi in | ~48m | via US 50

Ocean City

96 mi in | ~2h 13m | via US 13

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Blue Star Memorial Highway 21.6 mi 30m
Sussex Highway 18.9 mi 25m
Shore Highway 13.5 mi 18m
John Hanson Highway 10.8 mi 12m
Salisbury Bypass 10.6 mi 12m
Seashore Highway 7.5 mi 9m
US 50 6.9 mi 9m
Queen Anne Highway 6.2 mi 8m
Longest stretch: Blue Star Memorial Highway — 21.6 mi, about 30m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Bowie, MD and Princess Anne, MD.

1

Start on the route

108 ft · 8 sec · the route
2

Turn right

259 ft · 21 sec
3

Turn left onto Evergreen Parkway

0.2 mi · 36 sec · Evergreen Parkway
4

Turn right onto Collington Road

0.7 mi · 1 min · Collington Road
5

Turn left onto North East Crain Highway

0.5 mi · 47 sec · North East Crain Highway
6

Take the exit slight right toward US 50, US 301: Annapolis, Washington

0.1 mi · 17 sec · US 50, US 301: Annapolis, Washington
7

Keep slight right to continue on US 50 East, US 301 North: Annapolis

0.6 mi · 1 min · US 50 East, US 301 North: Annapolis
8

Merge slight left onto John Hanson Highway

11 mi · 12 min · John Hanson Highway
9

Continue on Blue Star Memorial Highway

22 mi · 30 min · Blue Star Memorial Highway
10

Keep slight right to continue on US 50 East: Ocean City, Rehoboth

6.9 mi · 9 min · US 50 East: Ocean City, Rehoboth
11

Turn left onto Queen Anne Highway

6.2 mi · 8 min · Queen Anne Highway
12

Continue on Shore Highway

5.3 mi · 7 min · Shore Highway
13

Take the exit slight right

1.4 mi · 2 min
14

Turn slight right onto Franklin Street

0.4 mi · 51 sec · Franklin Street
15

Turn right onto South 5th Avenue

0.7 mi · 1 min · South 5th Avenue
16

Turn left onto Legion Road

282 ft · 8 sec · Legion Road
17

Turn right onto Shore Highway

8.1 mi · 11 min · Shore Highway
18

Continue on Seashore Highway

7.5 mi · 9 min · Seashore Highway
19

At the end of the road, turn left onto Market Street

0.4 mi · 46 sec · Market Street
20

At the end of the road, turn right onto South Main Street

1.6 mi · 2 min · South Main Street
21

Turn right onto Sussex Highway

19 mi · 25 min · Sussex Highway
22

Continue on North Salisbury Boulevard

3.8 mi · 5 min · North Salisbury Boulevard
23

Take the exit straight toward US 13, US 50

269 ft · 7 sec · US 13, US 50
24

Keep slight left to continue on US 13, US 50 East: Norfolk, Ocean City

0.8 mi · 1 min · US 13, US 50 East: Norfolk, Ocean City
25

Merge slight left onto Salisbury Bypass

11 mi · 12 min · Salisbury Bypass
26

Continue on South Fruitland Boulevard

0.6 mi · 41 sec · South Fruitland Boulevard
27

Continue on Ocean Highway

5.7 mi · 7 min · Ocean Highway
28

Take the exit slight left

0.1 mi · 19 sec
29

Continue on UMES Boulevard

0.1 mi · 11 sec · UMES Boulevard
30

Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward the route

69 ft · 2 sec · the route
31

Exit the roundabout

105 ft · 2 sec
32

Turn straight onto Somerset Avenue

1.1 mi · 2 min · Somerset Avenue
33

Turn left onto Washington Street

135 ft · 6 sec · Washington Street
34

Arrive at your destination

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.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 57.6 miles from Bowie, MD, or about 1h 21m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 21.6 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 80 miles or 1h 51m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 57.6 miles or 1h 21m in

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

Final approach

Final hour starts around 2h 11m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Princess Anne, 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.

+

Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.

+

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 115.1 miles and 2h 38m.

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.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on Blue Star Memorial Highway for about 21.6 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 57.6 mi from Bowie, MD · 1h 21m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Staten Island, NY

58 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 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Staten Island, NY

Meal break

The midpoint is around 57.6 miles from Bowie, MD, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Princess Anne, MD

The final approach into Princess Anne, 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 Princess Anne, 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.

Assateague Island National Seashore

Assateague Island National Seashore

National Seashore

Want to live on the edge? Visit a place recreated each day by ocean wind and waves. Life on Assateague Island has adapted to an existence on the move. Explore sandy beaches, salt marshes, maritime for...

26 mi from route ~65 min detour $25 near mile 103.2
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...

28 mi from route ~70 min detour $20
View on nps.gov
Harriet Tubman Underground Railroad National Historical Park

Harriet Tubman Underground Railroad National Historical Park

National Historical Park

Harriet Tubman was a deeply spiritual woman who lived her ideals and dedicated her life to freedom. She is the Underground Railroad’s best known conductor and before the Civil War repeatedly risked he...

29 mi from route ~72 min detour Free near mile 111.2
View on nps.gov

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

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$19.05 one way

$38.09 round trip

$4.20/gal 25.4 MPG avg 40 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.60 $20.84 $41.68
premium $4.92 $22.30 $44.61
diesel $5.64 $25.57 $51.14

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$19

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$44–$69

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 40.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

Driving Electric?

About $12 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 34.5 0 $12.09 $5.52
Efficient EV 28.8 0 $10.07 $4.60
EV Truck/SUV 46 0 $16.11 $7.37

Gas CO2

40 kg

EV CO2

13 kg (68% 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 3 days ago

Origin

Bowie, MD

Morning in Bowie on Monday

Local time

8:00 AM

EDT

Current temp

66°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Princess Anne, MD

Morning in Princess Anne on Monday

Local time

8:00 AM

EDT

Current temp

84°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

18 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

2h 38m 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 Princess Anne, MD covers 115.1 miles and takes about 2h 38m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Blue Star Memorial Highway, Sussex Highway, Shore Highway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 57.6 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 $19.05 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.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
This is a demanding drive. With 19 significant decision points across 115.1 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 1.5 miles (US 301): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 1.6 miles (US 301): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 34.6 miles (US 50): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between Bowie, MD and Princess Anne, MD, road signs point toward Rehoboth and Ocean City.

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