Origin
Glassmanor, MD
Morning in Glassmanor on Friday
Local time
6:35 AM
EDT
Current temp
79°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Glassmanor, MD to Bowie, MD
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
32m
Distance
21.1 mi
34 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 30m
★
6 AM
0h 33m
8 AM
0h 38m
10 AM
0h 35m
12 PM
0h 34m
3 PM
0h 35m
5 PM
0h 38m
8 PM
0h 31m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Glassmanor, MD
Jonathan Borba
Bowie, MD
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Trip Overview
The drive from Glassmanor, MD to Bowie, MD covers 21.1 miles and takes about 32m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on John Hanson Highway, Anacostia Freeway, Kenilworth Avenue Freeway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 10.5 miles on John Hanson Highway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $3.50 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 32m. Total distance: 21.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
32m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (34%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mixed drive route profile.
Drive Character
The drive from Glassmanor, MD to Bowie, MD covers 21.1 miles and takes about 32m, using a mix of highways and local roads.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 18 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
John Hanson Highway is the longest continuous segment at about 10.5 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 1.6 miles in.
Driving Effort
10/10
Focused - lots of decisions in a short distance, but it is over quickly
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 14 decision points packed into just 21.1 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 32m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 1.6 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 3.9 miles (DC 295 / Anacostia Freeway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 8.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 14 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
1.6 mi into trip
|
~4m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 295 North
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Toward I 295 North
7
3.9 mi into trip
|
~8m in
|
DC 295 / Anacostia Freeway
Keep slight right at fork onto DC 295 / Anacostia Freeway toward DC 295 North
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
Toward DC 295 North
6
8.9 mi into trip
|
~16m in
Take the exit toward US 50 East: Annapolis
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward US 50 East: Annapolis
7
19.6 mi into trip
|
~29m in
Take the exit toward MD 197: Bowie
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 11
Toward MD 197: Bowie
7
20 mi into trip
|
~29m in
Keep slight right at fork toward MD 197
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the left / right lanes.
Toward MD 197
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Glassmanor, MD to Bowie, MD, road signs begin pointing toward Dhs along the way.
Dhs
1.5 mi in
|
~4m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| John Hanson Highway | 10.5 mi | 12m |
| Anacostia Freeway | 4.9 mi | 8m |
| Kenilworth Avenue Freeway | 2.2 mi | 3m |
| South Capitol Street | 1.2 mi | 3m |
| Collington Road | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| Indian Head Highway | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Evergreen Parkway | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Audrey Lane | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
John Hanson Highway
— 10.5 mi, about 12m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Glassmanor, MD and Bowie, MD.
1
Start on Audrey Lane
66 ft
·
7 sec
·
Audrey Lane
2
Continue on Audrey Lane
414 ft
·
20 sec
·
Audrey Lane
3
Turn right onto MD 210
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
·
Indian Head Highway
4
Continue on South Capitol Street
1.2 mi
·
3 min
·
South Capitol Street
5
Turn slight right
0.1 mi
·
18 sec
Toward I 295 North: Malcolm X Avenue, Dorothea Dix Avenue, DHS
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Keep slight left at fork
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
Toward I 295 North
7
Merge onto I 295
2.2 mi
·
3 min
·
Anacostia Freeway
8
Keep slight right at fork onto DC 295
2.7 mi
·
4 min
·
Anacostia Freeway
Toward DC 295 North
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
9
Continue on DC 295
2.2 mi
·
3 min
·
Kenilworth Avenue Freeway
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
10
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
33 sec
Toward US 50 East: Annapolis
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Merge onto US 50
11 mi
·
12 min
·
John Hanson Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
50 sec
Exit 11
Toward MD 197: Bowie
Use the slight right lane.
13
Keep slight right at fork
273 ft
·
6 sec
Toward MD 197
Use the left / right lanes.
14
Turn straight onto MD 197
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Collington Road
Use the left lane.
15
Turn right onto Evergreen Parkway
0.2 mi
·
35 sec
·
Evergreen Parkway
16
Turn right
259 ft
·
20 sec
17
Turn left
110 ft
·
8 sec
18
Arrive at destination
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.50 one way
$7.00 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
7 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $3.83 | $7.66 |
| premium | $4.93 | $4.09 | $8.18 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.66 | $9.32 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 7.4 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 | 6.3 | 0 | $2.22 | $1.01 |
| Efficient EV | 5.3 | 0 | $1.85 | $0.84 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 8.4 | 0 | $2.95 | $1.35 |
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
Morning in Bowie on Friday
Local time
6:35 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
11 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
32m 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 Glassmanor, MD to Bowie, MD covers 21.1 miles and takes about 32m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are John Hanson Highway, Anacostia Freeway, Kenilworth Avenue Freeway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 10.6 miles from Glassmanor, MD. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $3.50 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 short but busy drive. With 14 decision points packed into just 21.1 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 32m.
The main spots that need attention: at 1.6 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 3.9 miles (DC 295 / Anacostia Freeway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 8.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
On the drive from Glassmanor, MD to Bowie, MD, road signs begin pointing toward Dhs along the way.
How this page is built
Compiled and maintained by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy (Helsinki). Each route is built from authoritative open government and mapping datasets rather than crowdsourced reviews. Distances and geometry come from OSRM over OpenStreetMap. Fuel cost uses EIA weekly regional averages. Pages are published only after passing our data-quality checks; our methodology page documents refresh cadence, editorial standards, and known limitations.
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