Origin
Chestertown, MD
Afternoon in Chestertown on Saturday
Local time
12:14 PM
EDT
Current temp
75°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Chestertown, 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
1h 25m
Distance
58.8 mi
95 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$10
one way
EV Charging
Fair
2 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 19m
★
6 AM
1h 25m
8 AM
1h 38m
10 AM
1h 30m
12 PM
1h 28m
3 PM
1h 30m
5 PM
1h 38m
8 PM
1h 21m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Chestertown, MD
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Bowie, MD
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Trip Overview
This 58.7-mile drive from Chestertown, MD, to Bowie, MD, is designed for a single day, taking approximately 1 hour and 8 minutes to complete. You'll primarily navigate local roads, with no highway driving involved, suggesting a more relaxed pace. The estimated fuel cost for this trip is around $10, making it an economical option. This route stays within the Northeast region, specifically within Maryland. Given its short duration and local road nature, it's perfectly suited for a day trip, allowing for flexibility and minimal planning.
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 1h 25m. Total distance: 58.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 25m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile with national parks nearby.
Drive Character
Expect a turn-heavy local drive on this route, covering 58.7 miles without any highway segments. The journey unfolds primarily along Maple Avenue, Chestertown Church Hill Road, and Church Hill Road. Since there's no highway share, you won't experience long stretches of high-speed travel. Instead, the road's character is defined by its frequent turns and transitions, characteristic of navigating through smaller communities and rural landscapes. This driving profile means you'll be more engaged with the road, making the 1 hour and 8-minute duration feel varied.
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.
Blue Star Memorial Highway is the longest continuous segment at about 27 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 0.1 miles in near MD 213 / Maple Avenue.
Driving Effort
8/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 58.8 miles you will encounter 11 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: at 0.1 miles (MD 213 / Maple Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 18 miles: Navigation decision point; at 56 miles (US 301): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 11 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
MD 213 / Maple Avenue
Turn right onto MD 213 / Maple Avenue
Navigation decision point
5
18 mi into trip
|
~27m in
Take the ramp toward US 301 South
Navigation decision point
Toward US 301 South
8
56 mi into trip
|
~1h 19m in
|
US 301
Take the exit onto US 301 toward MD 3, US 301: Crofton, Richmond
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 13A-B-C
Toward MD 3, US 301: Crofton, Richmond
8
56.2 mi into trip
|
~1h 19m in
|
US 301
Keep slight left at fork onto US 301 toward US 301 South: Richmond
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 13A
Toward US 301 South: Richmond
8
56.6 mi into trip
|
~1h 20m in
|
US 301
Keep slight right at fork onto US 301 toward US 301 South: Richmond
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Exit 13A
Toward US 301 South: Richmond
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Blue Star Memorial Highway | 27 mi | 38m |
| Church Hill Road | 14.9 mi | 22m |
| John Hanson Highway | 10.7 mi | 13m |
| Centreville Road | 1.8 mi | 2m |
| US 301 | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| North West Crain Highway | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| North Liberty Street | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| Collington Road | 0.7 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
Blue Star Memorial Highway
— 27 mi, about 38m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Chestertown, MD and Bowie, MD.
1
Start on MD 289
0.1 mi
·
26 sec
·
South Cross Street
2
Turn right onto MD 213
0.2 mi
·
20 sec
·
Maple Avenue
3
Continue on MD 213
0.1 mi
·
13 sec
·
Chestertown Church Hill Road
4
Continue on MD 213
15 mi
·
22 min
·
Church Hill Road
5
Continue on MD 213
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
North Liberty Street
6
Continue on MD 213
1.8 mi
·
2 min
·
Centreville Road
7
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
37 sec
Toward US 301 South
8
Merge onto US 301
27 mi
·
38 min
·
Blue Star Memorial Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Continue on US 50; US 301; MD 2
11 mi
·
13 min
·
John Hanson Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Take the exit onto US 301
0.2 mi
·
14 sec
·
US 301
Exit 13A-B-C
Toward MD 3, US 301: Crofton, Richmond
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Keep slight left at fork onto US 301
0.4 mi
·
34 sec
·
US 301
Exit 13A
Toward US 301 South: Richmond
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Keep slight right at fork onto US 301
0.3 mi
·
41 sec
·
US 301
Exit 13A
Toward US 301 South: Richmond
Use the right lane.
13
Merge onto US 301
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
North West Crain Highway
14
Turn right onto MD 197
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Collington Road
Use the left lane.
15
Turn left onto Evergreen Parkway
0.2 mi
·
39 sec
·
Evergreen Parkway
16
Turn right
259 ft
·
20 sec
17
Turn left
110 ft
·
8 sec
18
Arrive at destination
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 29.4 mi from Chestertown, MD · 44m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
29 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 13 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 29.4 miles from Chestertown, MD, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Bowie, MD
The final approach into Bowie, MD usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$9.75 one way
$19.50 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
21 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $10.68 | $21.35 |
| premium | $4.93 | $11.40 | $22.81 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $12.98 | $25.96 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$10
Estimated CO2 emission: 20.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 17.6 | 0 | $6.17 | $2.82 |
| Efficient EV | 14.7 | 0 | $5.15 | $2.35 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 23.5 | 0 | $8.23 | $3.76 |
Gas CO2
21 kg
EV CO2
7 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
Bowie, MD
Afternoon in Bowie on Saturday
Local time
12:14 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
7 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
1h 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Chestertown, MD to Bowie, MD covers 58.8 miles and takes about 1h 25m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Blue Star Memorial Highway, Church Hill Road, John Hanson Highway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 29.4 miles from Chestertown, MD. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $9.75 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 58.8 miles you will encounter 11 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: at 0.1 miles (MD 213 / Maple Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 18 miles: Navigation decision point; at 56 miles (US 301): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
The route from Chestertown, MD to Bowie, MD does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Chesapeake & Ohio Canal National Historical Park.
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, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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