Origin
Hanover, MD
Morning in Hanover on Friday
Local time
7:45 AM
EDT
Current temp
73°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Hanover, 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
38m
Distance
23.4 mi
38 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 36m
★
6 AM
0h 39m
8 AM
0h 45m
10 AM
0h 41m
12 PM
0h 41m
3 PM
0h 42m
5 PM
0h 45m
8 PM
0h 37m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Hanover, MD
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Bowie, MD
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Trip Overview
The drive from Hanover, MD to Bowie, MD covers 23.4 miles and takes about 38m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Laurel Bowie Road, Baltimore-Washington Parkway, Collington Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 9 miles on Laurel Bowie Road. At current regular gas prices, budget about $3.88 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 38m. Total distance: 23.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
38m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (39%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mixed drive route profile with national parks nearby.
Drive Character
The drive from Hanover, MD to Bowie, MD covers 23.4 miles and takes about 38m, 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 17 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Laurel Bowie Road is the longest continuous segment at about 9 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 early in the drive near Hanover Road.
Driving Effort
9/10
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 13 decision points packed into just 23.4 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 38m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Hanover Road): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach; at 1.7 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 2.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 13 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
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Hanover Road
Turn sharp left onto Hanover Road
Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach
6
1.7 mi into trip
|
~4m in
Take the ramp toward MD 100 East: Glen Burnie
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Toward MD 100 East: Glen Burnie
9
2.1 mi into trip
|
~5m in
Take the exit toward MD 295: Baltimore Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport, Baltimore, Washington
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 9A; 9B
Toward MD 295: Baltimore Washington Internation...
8
2.1 mi into trip
|
~5m in
Keep slight right at fork toward MD 295 South: Washington
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 9A
Toward MD 295 South: Washington
8
11.8 mi into trip
|
~19m in
Keep slight left at fork toward MD 197 South: Bowie
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Toward MD 197 South: Bowie
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Hanover, MD and Bowie, MD, road signs point toward Baltimore and Washington.
Baltimore
2.1 mi in
|
~5m
Washington
2.1 mi in
|
~5m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Laurel Bowie Road | 9 mi | 13m |
| Baltimore-Washington Parkway | 8.9 mi | 12m |
| Collington Road | 2.4 mi | 4m |
| Coca Cola Drive | 1.2 mi | 3m |
| Hi Tech Drive | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Evergreen Parkway | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Hanover Road | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| Paul T. Pitcher Memorial Highway | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Laurel Bowie Road
— 9 mi, about 13m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hanover, MD and Bowie, MD.
1
Start on this road
68 ft
·
12 sec
·
this road
2
Turn sharp left onto Hanover Road
0.1 mi
·
25 sec
·
Hanover Road
3
Turn right onto Hi Tech Drive
0.4 mi
·
56 sec
·
Hi Tech Drive
4
Continue on Coca Cola Drive
1.2 mi
·
3 min
·
Coca Cola Drive
Use the left lane.
5
Take the ramp
0.4 mi
·
47 sec
Toward MD 100 East: Glen Burnie
Use the left lane.
6
Merge onto MD 100
408 ft
·
6 sec
·
Paul T. Pitcher Memorial Highway
7
Take the exit
184 ft
·
4 sec
Exit 9A; 9B
Toward MD 295: Baltimore Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport, Baltimore, Washington
Use the slight right lane.
8
Keep slight right at fork
0.6 mi
·
1 min
Exit 9A
Toward MD 295 South: Washington
Use the slight right lane.
9
Merge onto MD 295
8.9 mi
·
12 min
·
Baltimore-Washington Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
40 sec
Toward MD 197 North
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Keep slight left at fork
170 ft
·
7 sec
Toward MD 197 South: Bowie
Use the left lane.
12
Turn left onto MD 197
9.0 mi
·
13 min
·
Laurel Bowie Road
13
Continue on MD 197
2.4 mi
·
4 min
·
Collington Road
Use the left lane.
14
Turn right onto Evergreen Parkway
0.2 mi
·
35 sec
·
Evergreen Parkway
15
Turn right
259 ft
·
20 sec
16
Turn left
110 ft
·
8 sec
17
Arrive at destination
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.88 one way
$7.76 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
8 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $4.25 | $8.50 |
| premium | $4.93 | $4.54 | $9.08 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $5.17 | $10.33 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 8.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 63% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 7 | 0 | $2.46 | $1.12 |
| Efficient EV | 5.9 | 0 | $2.05 | $0.94 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 9.4 | 0 | $3.28 | $1.50 |
Gas CO2
8 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (63% 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
7:45 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
5 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
38m 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 Hanover, MD to Bowie, MD covers 23.4 miles and takes about 38m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Laurel Bowie Road, Baltimore-Washington Parkway, Collington Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 11.7 miles from Hanover, MD. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $3.88 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 13 decision points packed into just 23.4 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 38m.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Hanover Road): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach; at 1.7 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 2.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between Hanover, MD and Bowie, MD, road signs point toward Baltimore and Washington.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Chesapeake & Ohio Canal National Historical Park.
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. National park proximity is from the NPS API. 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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