Origin
Cape Saint Claire, MD
Afternoon in Cape Saint Claire on Saturday
Local time
3:22 PM
EDT
Current temp
71°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Cape Saint Claire, MD to Bowie, MD
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
25m
Distance
19.9 mi
32 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 23m
★
6 AM
0h 25m
8 AM
0h 30m
10 AM
0h 27m
12 PM
0h 26m
3 PM
0h 27m
5 PM
0h 29m
8 PM
0h 24m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Cape Saint Claire, MD
Jay Johnson
Bowie, MD
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Trip Overview
The drive from Cape Saint Claire, MD to Bowie, MD covers 19.9 miles and takes about 25m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Hampton Road, Blue Ridge Drive, Hilltop Drive for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mostly surface roads. At current regular gas prices, budget about $3.30 one way before food or hotel costs.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Hampton Road | — | — |
| Blue Ridge Drive | — | — |
| Hilltop Drive | — | — |
| Cape Saint Claire Road | — | — |
| US 50 West | — | — |
| Blue Star Memorial Highway | — | — |
| John Hanson Highway | — | — |
| US 301 | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Hampton Road
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Cape Saint Claire, MD and Bowie, MD.
1
Start on Dogwood Tree Drive
312 ft
·
16 sec
·
Dogwood Tree Drive
2
Turn right onto Hampton Road
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Hampton Road
3
Turn left onto Blue Ridge Drive
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
·
Blue Ridge Drive
4
Turn right onto Hilltop Drive
0.2 mi
·
36 sec
·
Hilltop Drive
5
Turn right onto Cape Saint Claire Road
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Cape Saint Claire Road
6
Take the ramp slight right toward US 50 West, US 301 West: Washington
0.3 mi
·
40 sec
·
US 50 West, US 301 West: Washington
7
Merge slight left onto Blue Star Memorial Highway
4.5 mi
·
6 min
·
Blue Star Memorial Highway
8
Continue on John Hanson Highway
11 mi
·
13 min
·
John Hanson Highway
9
Take the exit slight right toward MD 3, US 301: Crofton, Richmond
0.2 mi
·
14 sec
·
MD 3, US 301: Crofton, Richmond
10
Keep slight left to continue on US 301 South: Richmond
0.4 mi
·
34 sec
·
US 301 South: Richmond
11
Keep slight right to continue on US 301 South: Richmond
0.3 mi
·
42 sec
·
US 301 South: Richmond
12
Merge slight left onto North West Crain Highway
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
North West Crain Highway
13
Turn right onto Collington Road
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Collington Road
14
Turn left onto Evergreen Parkway
0.2 mi
·
40 sec
·
Evergreen Parkway
15
Turn right
259 ft
·
20 sec
16
Turn left
108 ft
·
8 sec
17
Arrive at your destination
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.30 one way
$6.60 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
7 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $3.61 | $7.23 |
| premium | $4.93 | $3.86 | $7.72 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.39 | $8.79 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 71% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 6 | 0 | $2.09 | $0.96 |
| Efficient EV | 5 | 0 | $1.74 | $0.80 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 8 | 0 | $2.79 | $1.27 |
Gas CO2
7 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (71% 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
Bowie, MD
Afternoon in Bowie on Saturday
Local time
3:22 PM
EDT
Current temp
68°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
3 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
25m 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.
What kind of drive is this?
19.9 mi in 25m across surface roads — expect steady turns and local traffic rather than long highway runs.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
17 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Main road: Hampton Road.
How Hard Is This Drive?
1/10
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 Cape Saint Claire, MD to Bowie, MD is easy. At 25m 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 Cape Saint Claire, MD to Bowie, MD is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
About the Cities
Arriving in Bowie, MD
Full guide →Bowie is a suburban bedroom community of Washington, D.C. in Prince George's County, Maryland.
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 25m. Total distance: 19.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
25m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Cape Saint Claire, MD to Bowie, MD is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Bowie, MD before heading back.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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