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Trip from Bowie, MD to Temple Hills, MD

Drive Time

34m

Distance

22.9 mi

37 km

Drive Score

6/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$4

one way

EV Charging

None

0 DC fast

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 9 min
4 AM
0h 31m ★
6 AM
0h 34m
8 AM
0h 40m
10 AM
0h 36m
12 PM
0h 36m
3 PM
0h 36m
5 PM
0h 40m
8 PM
0h 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 Temple Hills, MD, MD

Temple Hills, MD

Kelly

Trip Overview

The drive from Bowie, MD to Temple Hills, MD covers 22.9 miles and takes about 34m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Capital Beltway, John Hanson Highway, Branch Avenue for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 10.6 miles on Capital Beltway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $3.79 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

11.4 miles from Bowie, MD

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 16m into the drive .

Drive Character

Expect a 34m drive with frequent turns across 22.9 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.
Capital Beltway is the longest continuous segment at about 10.6 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 0.3 miles in near MD 197 / Collington Road.

Route Complexity 10/10

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

This is a demanding drive. With 14 significant decision points across 22.9 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 0.3 miles (MD 197 / Collington Road): 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; at 19.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 14 key points

These 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.
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
8
19.1 mi into trip | ~27m in

Take the exit toward MD 5: Waldorf, Silver Hill

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; 7B Toward MD 5: Waldorf, Silver Hill
9
19.3 mi into trip | ~27m in

Keep slight right at fork toward Silver Hill

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight left / slight right lanes. Exit 7B Toward Silver Hill
7
19.4 mi into trip | ~27m in

Keep slight left at fork toward Auth Road, Strayer University

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

Toward Auth Road, Strayer University

Towns Along This Route

Between Bowie, MD and Temple Hills, MD, road signs point toward Silver Hill and Strayer University.

Silver Hill

19.1 mi in | ~27m

Strayer University

19.4 mi in | ~27m

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Capital Beltway 10.6 mi 14m
John Hanson Highway 5.9 mi 6m
Branch Avenue 1.4 mi 1m
Collington Road 1 mi 1m
Saint Barnabas Road 0.9 mi 1m
Temple Hill Road 0.7 mi 1m
Evergreen Parkway 0.2 mi <1m
Auth Road 0.2 mi <1m
Longest stretch: Capital Beltway — 10.6 mi, about 14m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Bowie, MD and Temple Hills, 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 · 34 sec · Evergreen Parkway
4

At the end of the road, turn left onto Collington Road

1.0 mi · 1 min · Collington Road
5

Take the ramp slight right toward US 50 West: Washington

0.4 mi · 56 sec · US 50 West: Washington
6

Merge slight left onto John Hanson Highway

5.9 mi · 6 min · John Hanson Highway
7

Take the exit slight right toward I 95 South, I 495 South: Richmond

1.0 mi · 2 min · I 95 South, I 495 South: Richmond
8

Merge slight left onto Capital Beltway

11 mi · 14 min · Capital Beltway
9

Take the exit slight right toward MD 5: Waldorf, Silver Hill

0.1 mi · 17 sec · MD 5: Waldorf, Silver Hill
10

Keep slight right to continue on Silver Hill

0.1 mi · 16 sec · Silver Hill
11

Keep slight left to continue on Auth Road, Strayer University

292 ft · 15 sec · Auth Road, Strayer University
12

Turn left onto Auth Road

0.2 mi · 19 sec · Auth Road
13

Merge slight left onto Branch Avenue

1.4 mi · 1 min · Branch Avenue
14

Take the exit slight right

0.2 mi · 32 sec
15

Turn straight onto Saint Barnabas Road

0.9 mi · 1 min · Saint Barnabas Road
16

Turn left onto Temple Hill Road

0.7 mi · 1 min · Temple Hill Road
17

Continue on Temple Hill Road

125 ft · 3 sec · Temple Hill Road
18

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 11.4 miles from Bowie, MD, or about 16m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 10.6 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 22.9 miles or 34m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 11.4 miles or 16m in

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

Final approach

Final hour starts around 28m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Temple Hills, 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 22.9 miles and 34m.

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 Capital Beltway for about 10.6 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 11.4 mi from Bowie, MD · 16m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Staten Island, NY

11 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 22.9 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Staten Island, NY

Meal break

The midpoint is around 11.4 miles from Bowie, MD, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Temple Hills, MD

The final approach into Temple Hills, 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 Temple Hills, 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.

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...

20 mi from route ~50 min detour $20 near mile 21.3
Caution: DC Water Sewer Overflow
Caution: Hiking in Gold Mine Tract
View on nps.gov

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

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$3.79 one way

$7.58 round trip

$4.20/gal 25.4 MPG avg 8 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.60 $4.15 $8.29
premium $4.92 $4.44 $8.88
diesel $5.64 $5.09 $10.18

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$4

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$29–$54

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

Driving Electric?

About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 63% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 6.9 0 $2.40 $1.10
Efficient EV 5.7 0 $2.00 $0.92
EV Truck/SUV 9.2 0 $3.21 $1.47

Gas CO2

8 kg

EV CO2

3 kg (63% 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

6:45 AM

EDT

Current temp

66°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Temple Hills, MD

Morning in Temple Hills on Monday

Local time

6:45 AM

EDT

Current temp

64°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

2 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

34m 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 Temple Hills, MD covers 22.9 miles and takes about 34m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Capital Beltway, John Hanson Highway, Branch Avenue. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 11.4 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 $3.79 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 14 significant decision points across 22.9 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 0.3 miles (MD 197 / Collington Road): 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; at 19.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between Bowie, MD and Temple Hills, MD, road signs point toward Silver Hill and Strayer University.

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