Origin
Bowie, MD
Night in Bowie on Thursday
Local time
11:46 PM
EDT
Current temp
68°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Bowie, MD to Silver Hill, MD
Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026
Drive Time
30m
Distance
18 mi
29 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 28m
★
6 AM
0h 30m
8 AM
0h 35m
10 AM
0h 32m
12 PM
0h 31m
3 PM
0h 32m
5 PM
0h 35m
8 PM
0h 29m
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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Silver Hill, MD
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Trip Overview
The drive from Bowie, MD to Silver Hill, MD covers 18 miles and takes about 30m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Martin Luther King Jr. Highway, John Hanson Highway, Silver Hill Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 5.2 miles on Martin Luther King Jr. Highway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $2.98 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 30m. Total distance: 18 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
30m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (1%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 30m drive with frequent turns across 18 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 13 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Martin Luther King Jr. Highway is the longest continuous segment at about 5.2 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 8 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 18 miles you will encounter 8 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 0.3 miles (MD 197 / Collington Road): Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 8 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
5
0.3 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
MD 197 / Collington Road
At end of road, turn left onto MD 197 / Collington Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left / straight lanes.
5
1.2 mi into trip
|
~2m in
Take the ramp toward US 50 West: Washington
Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Toward US 50 West: Washington
8
6.6 mi into trip
|
~9m in
Take the exit toward MD 704: Martin Luther King Junior Highway, Glenarden
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 8
Toward MD 704: Martin Luther King Junior Highwa...
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 Silver Hill, MD, road signs begin pointing toward Glenarden along the way.
Glenarden
6.6 mi in
|
~9m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Martin Luther King Jr. Highway | 5.2 mi | 8m |
| John Hanson Highway | 5 mi | 5m |
| Silver Hill Road | 2.9 mi | 5m |
| Addison Road | 2.2 mi | 4m |
| Collington Road | 1 mi | 1m |
| Walker Mill Road | 0.6 mi | <1m |
| Old Silver Hill Road | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Evergreen Parkway | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Martin Luther King Jr. Highway
— 5.2 mi, about 8m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bowie, MD and Silver Hill, 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
5.0 mi
·
5 min
·
John Hanson Highway
7
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
41 sec
Exit 8
Toward MD 704: Martin Luther King Junior Highway, Glenarden
Use the slight right lane.
8
Turn left onto MD 704
5.2 mi
·
8 min
·
Martin Luther King Jr. Highway
9
Turn left onto Addison Road
2.2 mi
·
4 min
·
Addison Road
10
Continue on Walker Mill Road
0.6 mi
·
58 sec
·
Walker Mill Road
11
Continue on MD 458
2.9 mi
·
5 min
·
Silver Hill Road
12
Turn right onto MD 414
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
·
Old Silver Hill Road
13
Arrive at destination
MD 414
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.98 one way
$5.97 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
6 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $3.27 | $6.54 |
| premium | $4.93 | $3.49 | $6.98 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.97 | $7.95 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 6.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 5.4 | 0 | $1.89 | $0.86 |
| Efficient EV | 4.5 | 0 | $1.58 | $0.72 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 7.2 | 0 | $2.52 | $1.15 |
Gas CO2
6 kg
EV CO2
2 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
Silver Hill, MD
Night in Silver Hill on Thursday
Local time
11:46 PM
EDT
Current temp
51°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
17 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
30m 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 Silver Hill, MD covers 18 miles and takes about 30m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Martin Luther King Jr. Highway, John Hanson Highway, Silver Hill Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 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 $2.98 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 18 miles you will encounter 8 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 0.3 miles (MD 197 / Collington Road): Lane positioning matters here.
On the drive from Bowie, MD to Silver Hill, MD, road signs begin pointing toward Glenarden along the way.
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