Trip from Bowie, MD to Rock Hall, MD

Drive Time

1h 47m

Distance

71.8 mi

116 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$12

one way

EV Charging

station data

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 24 min

4 AM

1h 40m ★

6 AM

1h 48m

8 AM

2h 4m

10 AM

1h 53m

12 PM

1h 52m

3 PM

1h 54m

5 PM

2h 3m

8 PM

1h 43m

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

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Bowie, MD

Jonathan Borba

Rock Hall, MD

Veselina Argirova

Trip Overview

The drive from Bowie, MD to Rock Hall, MD covers 71.8 miles and takes about 1h 47m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Evergreen Parkway, Collington Road, North East Crain Highway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $11.88 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

35.9 miles from Bowie, MD

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 53m into the drive .

Drive Character

Expect a 1h 47m drive with frequent turns across 71.8 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.

There are about 26 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.

Evergreen Parkway is one of the defining roads on this drive.

How Hard Is This Drive?

Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple — set it and forget it for most of the drive.

Route Complexity 1/10

Very easy - short and simple to drive

The drive from Bowie, MD to Rock Hall, MD is easy. At 1h 47m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.

Where does it get tricky?

This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Bowie, MD to Rock Hall, MD is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
Evergreen Parkway	Unavailable	Refreshing
Collington Road	Unavailable	Refreshing
North East Crain Highway	Unavailable	Refreshing
US 50	Unavailable	Refreshing
US 50 East	Unavailable	Refreshing
John Hanson Highway	Unavailable	Refreshing
Blue Star Memorial Highway	Unavailable	Refreshing
MD 213 North	Unavailable	Refreshing

Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.

Longest stretch: Evergreen Parkway — detailed segment metrics are refreshing.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Bowie, MD and Rock Hall, MD.

Start on the route

108 ft · 8 sec · the route

Turn right

259 ft · 21 sec

Turn left onto Evergreen Parkway

0.2 mi · 36 sec · Evergreen Parkway

Turn right onto Collington Road

0.7 mi · 1 min · Collington Road

Turn left onto North East Crain Highway

0.5 mi · 47 sec · North East Crain Highway

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

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

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

Merge slight left onto John Hanson Highway

11 mi · 12 min · John Hanson Highway

Continue on Blue Star Memorial Highway

22 mi · 30 min · Blue Star Memorial Highway

Keep slight left to continue on Blue Star Memorial Highway

5.7 mi · 8 min · Blue Star Memorial Highway

Take the exit slight right toward MD 213 North

0.3 mi · 50 sec · MD 213 North

Turn straight onto Centreville Road

2.0 mi · 3 min · Centreville Road

Continue on South Commerce Street

0.6 mi · 1 min · South Commerce Street

Continue on Church Hill Road

15 mi · 22 min · Church Hill Road

Continue on Chestertown Church Hill Road

0.1 mi · 13 sec · Chestertown Church Hill Road

Continue on Maple Avenue

0.2 mi · 28 sec · Maple Avenue

Turn left onto North Cross Street

0.1 mi · 24 sec · North Cross Street

Turn right onto High Street

0.9 mi · 1 min · High Street

Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward High Street

144 ft · 3 sec · High Street

Exit the roundabout onto High Street

0.4 mi · 44 sec · High Street

Continue on Chestertown Road

4.4 mi · 7 min · Chestertown Road

Keep slight left to continue on Chestertown Road

361 ft · 7 sec · Chestertown Road

Continue on Rock Hall Road

6.8 mi · 11 min · Rock Hall Road

Continue on Rock Hall Avenue

0.4 mi · 1 min · Rock Hall Avenue

Turn left onto Main Street

121 ft · 3 sec · Main Street

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.

You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.

The halfway point lands around 35.9 miles from Bowie, MD, or about 53m into the drive.

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 71.8 miles or 1h 47m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 35.9 miles or 53m 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 31m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Rock Hall, MD than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

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 71.8 miles and 1h 47m.

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.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 35.9 mi from Bowie, MD · 53m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Staten Island, NY

36 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 71.8 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Staten Island, NY

Meal break

The midpoint is around 35.9 miles from Bowie, MD, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Rock Hall, MD

The final approach into Rock Hall, 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 Rock Hall, MD.

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

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$11.88 one way

$23.76 round trip

$4.20/gal 25.4 MPG avg 25 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.60	$13.00	$26.00
premium	$4.92	$13.91	$27.83
diesel	$5.64	$15.95	$31.90

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$12

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$37–$62

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 25.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

Driving Electric?

About $8 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	21.5	$7.54	$3.45
Efficient EV	18	$6.28	$2.87
EV Truck/SUV	28.7	$10.05	$4.60

Gas CO2

25 kg

EV CO2

8 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

Evening in Bowie on Sunday

Local time

7:44 PM

EDT

Current temp

66°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Rock Hall, MD

Evening in Rock Hall on Sunday

Local time

7:44 PM

EDT

Current temp

79°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

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 47m 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 Rock Hall, MD covers 71.8 miles and takes about 1h 47m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are Evergreen Parkway, Collington Road, North East Crain Highway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 35.9 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 $11.88 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.

The drive from Bowie, MD to Rock Hall, MD is easy. At 1h 47m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.

This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Bowie, MD to Rock Hall, MD is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

The route from Bowie, MD to Rock Hall, MD does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.