Origin
Drum Point, MD
Evening in Drum Point on Wednesday
Local time
7:13 PM
EDT
Current temp
52°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Drum Point, MD to Bowie, MD
Last recalculated Apr 15, 2026
Drive Time
1h 17m
Distance
52.4 mi
84 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$9
one way
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 12m
★
6 AM
1h 18m
8 AM
1h 30m
10 AM
1h 22m
12 PM
1h 21m
3 PM
1h 23m
5 PM
1h 29m
8 PM
1h 14m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Drum Point, MD
Yan Krukau
Bowie, MD
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Trip Overview
The drive from Drum Point, MD to Bowie, MD covers 52.4 miles and takes about 1h 17m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on South Solomons Island Road, Southern Maryland Boulevard, North Solomons Island Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 15.3 miles on South Solomons Island Road. At current regular gas prices, budget about $8.69 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
26.2 miles from Drum Point, MD
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 38m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 1h 17m drive with frequent turns across 52.4 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.
South Solomons Island Road is the longest continuous segment at about 15.3 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 11 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Barreda Boulevard.
Route Complexity
5/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 52.4 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: near the start (Barreda Boulevard): Navigation decision point; at 3.9 miles (MD 2; MD 4 / South Solomons Island Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 42.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 11 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
0 mi into trip
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~0m in
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Barreda Boulevard
Turn right onto Barreda Boulevard
Navigation decision point
6
3.9 mi into trip
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~7m in
|
MD 2; MD 4 / South Solomons Island Road
Turn right onto MD 2; MD 4 / South Solomons Island Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
6
42.3 mi into trip
|
~1h 1m in
Take the exit toward US 301 North: Baltimore
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward US 301 North: Baltimore
6
51.3 mi into trip
|
~1h 14m 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
5
52.4 mi into trip
|
~1h 17m in
Turn right
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| South Solomons Island Road | 15.3 mi | 21m |
| Southern Maryland Boulevard | 10.2 mi | 14m |
| North Solomons Island Road | 9 mi | 13m |
| South East Crain Highway | 7.4 mi | 10m |
| Stephanie Roper Highway | 4 mi | 5m |
| Rousby Hall Road | 3.2 mi | 5m |
| Crain Highway | 1.3 mi | 1m |
| Collington Road | 0.7 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
South Solomons Island Road
— 15.3 mi, about 21m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Drum Point, MD and Bowie, MD.
1
Start on McMichaels Drive
41 ft
·
4 sec
·
McMichaels Drive
2
Turn right onto Barreda Boulevard
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Barreda Boulevard
3
Turn right onto MD 760
1.8 mi
·
3 min
·
Rousby Hall Road
4
Enter roundabout onto MD 760
67 ft
·
1 sec
·
Rousby Hall Road
5
Continue on MD 760
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
Rousby Hall Road
6
Turn right onto MD 2; MD 4
15 mi
·
21 min
·
South Solomons Island Road
Use the right lane.
7
Continue on MD 2; MD 4
9.0 mi
·
13 min
·
North Solomons Island Road
Use the left / straight lanes.
8
Continue on MD 4
10 mi
·
14 min
·
Southern Maryland Boulevard
Use the straight lane.
9
Continue on MD 4
4.0 mi
·
5 min
·
Stephanie Roper Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
1 min
Toward US 301 North: Baltimore
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Merge onto US 301
1.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Crain Highway
12
Continue on US 301
7.4 mi
·
10 min
·
South East Crain Highway
Use the straight lane.
13
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
Toward MD 197 North
Use the slight left lane.
14
Turn straight 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
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 26.2 miles from Drum Point, MD, or about 38m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 15.3 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 12 miles or 18m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 26.2 miles or 38m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 5m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Bowie, MD than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
+
Open the route before leaving Drum Point, MD so your first major turns are already loaded.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Drum Point, MD
This is one driving day of about 52.4 miles and 1h 17m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 12 miles from Drum Point, MD.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on South Solomons Island Road for about 15.3 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 26.2 mi from Drum Point, MD · 38m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
26 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 12 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 26.2 miles from Drum Point, 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
$8.69 one way
$17.37 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
18 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $9.51 | $19.03 |
| premium | $4.93 | $10.16 | $20.32 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $11.57 | $23.14 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$9
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$34–$59
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 18.3 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 | 15.7 | 0 | $5.50 | $2.52 |
| Efficient EV | 13.1 | 0 | $4.59 | $2.10 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 21 | 0 | $7.34 | $3.35 |
Gas CO2
18 kg
EV CO2
6 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
Evening in Bowie on Wednesday
Local time
7:13 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
16 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
1h 17m 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 Drum Point, MD to Bowie, MD covers 52.4 miles and takes about 1h 17m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are South Solomons Island Road, Southern Maryland Boulevard, North Solomons Island Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 26.2 miles from Drum Point, MD. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $8.69 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 52.4 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: near the start (Barreda Boulevard): Navigation decision point; at 3.9 miles (MD 2; MD 4 / South Solomons Island Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 42.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Drum Point, MD to Bowie, MD does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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