Origin
Davidsonville, MD
Late night in Davidsonville on Friday
Local time
2:49 AM
EDT
Current temp
84°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Davidsonville, MD to Bowie, MD
Compiled by the Trip.ovh editorial team · Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026 · Methodology
Drive Time
15m
Distance
9.2 mi
15 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 14m
★
6 AM
0h 15m
8 AM
0h 18m
10 AM
0h 16m
12 PM
0h 16m
3 PM
0h 17m
5 PM
0h 18m
8 PM
0h 15m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Davidsonville, MD
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Bowie, MD
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Trip Overview
The drive from Davidsonville, MD to Bowie, MD covers 9.2 miles and takes about 15m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Central Avenue, North East Crain Highway, Collington Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 5 miles on Central Avenue. At current regular gas prices, budget about $1.53 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 15m. Total distance: 9.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
15m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (2%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 15m drive with frequent turns across 9.2 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 10 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Central Avenue is the longest continuous segment at about 5 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near MD 214 / Central Avenue.
Driving Effort
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 15m drive. You will face about 8 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (MD 214 / Central Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 8.9 miles (Evergreen Parkway): Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 8 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
MD 214 / Central Avenue
Turn left onto MD 214 / Central Avenue
Navigation decision point
6
8 mi into trip
|
~12m in
Take the exit toward MD 197 North
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left lane.
Toward MD 197 North
4
8.9 mi into trip
|
~14m in
|
Evergreen Parkway
Turn left onto Evergreen Parkway
Navigation decision point
5
9.1 mi into trip
|
~15m in
Turn right
Navigation decision point
4
9.1 mi into trip
|
~15m in
Turn left
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Central Avenue | 5 mi | 7m |
| North East Crain Highway | 2.7 mi | 3m |
| Collington Road | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Evergreen Parkway | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Birdsville Road | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Central Avenue
— 5 mi, about 7m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Davidsonville, MD and Bowie, MD.
1
Start on Birdsville Road
25 ft
·
9 sec
·
Birdsville Road
2
Turn left onto MD 214
5.0 mi
·
7 min
·
Central Avenue
3
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
45 sec
Toward US 301 North: Baltimore
4
Merge onto US 301
2.7 mi
·
3 min
·
North East Crain Highway
5
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
Toward MD 197 North
Use the slight left lane.
6
Turn straight onto MD 197
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Collington Road
Use the left lane.
7
Turn left onto Evergreen Parkway
0.2 mi
·
39 sec
·
Evergreen Parkway
8
Turn right
259 ft
·
20 sec
9
Turn left
110 ft
·
8 sec
10
Arrive at destination
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.53 one way
$3.05 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
3 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $1.67 | $3.34 |
| premium | $4.93 | $1.78 | $3.57 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $2.03 | $4.06 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 3.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 2.8 | 0 | $0.97 | $0.44 |
| Efficient EV | 2.3 | 0 | $0.80 | $0.37 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 3.7 | 0 | $1.29 | $0.59 |
Gas CO2
3 kg
EV CO2
1 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
Late night in Bowie on Friday
Local time
2:49 AM
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
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
15m 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 Davidsonville, MD to Bowie, MD covers 9.2 miles and takes about 15m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Central Avenue, North East Crain Highway, Collington Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 4.6 miles from Davidsonville, MD. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $1.53 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 straightforward 15m drive. You will face about 8 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (MD 214 / Central Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 8.9 miles (Evergreen Parkway): Navigation decision point.
The route from Davidsonville, MD to Bowie, MD does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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