Origin
Bowie, MD
Morning in Bowie on Thursday
Local time
11:42 AM
EDT
Current temp
68°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Bowie, MD to Pocomoke City, MD
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
2h 57m
Distance
129 mi
208 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$21
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 46m
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6 AM
2h 58m
8 AM
3h 20m
10 AM
3h 5m
12 PM
3h 3m
3 PM
3h 7m
5 PM
3h 19m
8 PM
2h 51m
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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Pocomoke City, MD
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Trip Overview
The drive from Bowie, MD to Pocomoke City, MD covers 129 miles and takes about 2h 57m 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 $21.39 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
64.5 miles from Bowie, MD
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 28m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 57m. Total distance: 129 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 57m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 2h 57m drive with frequent turns across 129 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 33 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.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Bowie, MD to Pocomoke City, MD is easy. At 2h 57m 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 Pocomoke City, MD is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Evergreen Parkway | — | — |
| Collington Road | — | — |
| North East Crain Highway | — | — |
| US 50 | — | — |
| US 50 East | — | — |
| John Hanson Highway | — | — |
| Blue Star Memorial Highway | — | — |
| Queen Anne Highway | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Evergreen Parkway
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bowie, MD and Pocomoke City, 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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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US 13, US 50
24
Keep slight left to continue on US 13, US 50 East: Norfolk, Ocean City
0.8 mi
·
1 min
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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
21 mi
·
28 min
·
Ocean Highway
28
Take the exit slight right
430 ft
·
12 sec
29
Turn right onto Winter Quarters Drive
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
·
Winter Quarters Drive
30
Turn right onto Linden Avenue
282 ft
·
13 sec
·
Linden Avenue
31
Turn left onto Clarke Avenue
0.1 mi
·
21 sec
·
Clarke Avenue
32
Turn left onto Vine Street
161 ft
·
7 sec
·
Vine Street
33
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 64.5 miles from Bowie, MD, or about 1h 28m 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 28 miles or 38m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 64.5 miles or 1h 28m 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 25m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Pocomoke City, 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 129 miles and 2h 57m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 28 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.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 64.5 mi from Bowie, MD · 1h 28m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
65 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
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 28 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 64.5 miles from Bowie, MD, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Pocomoke City, MD
The final approach into Pocomoke City, 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 Pocomoke City, 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
$21.39 one way
$42.77 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
45 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $23.42 | $46.85 |
| premium | $4.93 | $25.02 | $50.04 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $28.48 | $56.96 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$21
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$46–$71
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 45.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $14 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 38.7 | 0 | $13.54 | $6.19 |
| Efficient EV | 32.3 | 0 | $11.29 | $5.16 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 51.6 | 0 | $18.06 | $8.26 |
Gas CO2
45 kg
EV CO2
15 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
Pocomoke City, MD
Morning in Pocomoke City on Thursday
Local time
11:42 AM
EDT
Current temp
50°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
59°F
Bridgeville, DE
65 mi in
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 cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
2h 57m 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 Pocomoke City, MD covers 129 miles and takes about 2h 57m 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 64.5 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 $21.39 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.
The drive from Bowie, MD to Pocomoke City, MD is easy. At 2h 57m 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 Pocomoke City, MD is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Bowie, MD to Pocomoke City, MD does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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