Origin
Bowie, MD
Evening in Bowie on Thursday
Local time
7:45 PM
EDT
Current temp
68°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Bowie, MD to Summerfield, MD
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
19m
Distance
11.7 mi
19 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 18m
★
6 AM
0h 19m
8 AM
0h 23m
10 AM
0h 20m
12 PM
0h 20m
3 PM
0h 21m
5 PM
0h 22m
8 PM
0h 18m
★
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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Summerfield, MD
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Trip Overview
The drive from Bowie, MD to Summerfield, MD covers 11.7 miles and takes about 19m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on John Hanson Highway, Capital Beltway, Collington Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 5.9 miles on John Hanson Highway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $1.94 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 19m. Total distance: 11.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
19m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 19m drive with frequent turns across 11.7 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 18 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
John Hanson Highway is the longest continuous segment at about 5.9 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 0.3 miles in near MD 197 / Collington Road.
Driving Effort
8/10
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 13 decision points packed into just 11.7 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 19m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.3 miles (MD 197 / Collington Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 1.2 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 7.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 13 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
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
7.6 mi into trip
|
~10m in
Take the exit toward I 95 South, I 495 South: Richmond
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 7A
Toward I 95 South, I 495 South: Richmond
5
9.6 mi into trip
|
~14m in
Take the exit
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
8
9.9 mi into trip
|
~14m in
Keep slight right at fork toward MD 202 North: Bladensburg
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 17B
Toward MD 202 North: Bladensburg
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| John Hanson Highway | 5.9 mi | 6m |
| Capital Beltway | 1.1 mi | 1m |
| Collington Road | 1 mi | 1m |
| Sean Taylor Road | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Hill Oaks Road | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Landover Road | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Brightseat Road | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Evergreen Parkway | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
John Hanson Highway
— 5.9 mi, about 6m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bowie, MD and Summerfield, 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
5.9 mi
·
6 min
·
John Hanson Highway
7
Take the exit
1.0 mi
·
2 min
Exit 7A
Toward I 95 South, I 495 South: Richmond
Use the slight right lane.
8
Merge onto I 95; I 495
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
Capital Beltway
9
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
40 sec
Use the slight right lane.
10
Keep slight right at fork
0.3 mi
·
35 sec
Exit 17B
Toward MD 202 North: Bladensburg
Use the slight right lane.
11
Turn straight onto MD 202
0.3 mi
·
26 sec
·
Landover Road
12
Turn left onto Brightseat Road
0.3 mi
·
40 sec
·
Brightseat Road
Use the left lane.
13
Continue on Sean Taylor Road
0.4 mi
·
44 sec
·
Sean Taylor Road
14
Enter roundabout onto Hill Oaks Road
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
·
Hill Oaks Road
15
Continue on Hill Oaks Road
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
·
Hill Oaks Road
16
Turn left
0.1 mi
·
53 sec
17
Turn left
99 ft
·
7 sec
18
Arrive at destination
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.94 one way
$3.88 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
4 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $2.12 | $4.25 |
| premium | $4.93 | $2.27 | $4.54 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $2.58 | $5.17 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 4.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 75% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 3.5 | 0 | $1.23 | $0.56 |
| Efficient EV | 2.9 | 0 | $1.02 | $0.47 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 4.7 | 0 | $1.64 | $0.75 |
Gas CO2
4 kg
EV CO2
1 kg (75% 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
Summerfield, MD
Evening in Summerfield on Thursday
Local time
7:45 PM
EDT
Current temp
52°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
16 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
19m 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 Summerfield, MD covers 11.7 miles and takes about 19m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are John Hanson Highway, Capital Beltway, Collington Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 5.9 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 $1.94 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 short but busy drive. With 13 decision points packed into just 11.7 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 19m.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.3 miles (MD 197 / Collington Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 1.2 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 7.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
The route from Bowie, MD to Summerfield, MD does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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