Origin
Londontowne, MD
Late night in Londontowne on Thursday
Local time
1:00 AM
EDT
Current temp
53°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Londontowne, MD to Bowie, MD
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
23m
Distance
13.8 mi
22 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 22m
★
6 AM
0h 24m
8 AM
0h 28m
10 AM
0h 25m
12 PM
0h 25m
3 PM
0h 26m
5 PM
0h 28m
8 PM
0h 23m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Londontowne, MD
Jonathan Borba
Bowie, MD
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Trip Overview
The drive from Londontowne, MD to Bowie, MD covers 13.8 miles and takes about 23m 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 8.7 miles on Central Avenue. At current regular gas prices, budget about $2.29 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
This drive is short enough that no stops are needed.
Midpoint
6.9 miles from Londontowne, MD
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 12m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 23m drive with frequent turns across 13.8 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 12 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 8.7 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 Londontown Road.
Route Complexity
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
This is a straightforward 23m drive. You will face about 9 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 (Londontown Road): Navigation decision point; at 1 miles (MD 214 / Central Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 12.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 9 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
|
Londontown Road
Turn left onto Londontown Road
Navigation decision point
5
1 mi into trip
|
~2m in
|
MD 214 / Central Avenue
At end of road, turn right onto MD 214 / Central Avenue
Navigation decision point
6
12.6 mi into trip
|
~21m 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
13.5 mi into trip
|
~22m in
|
Evergreen Parkway
Turn left onto Evergreen Parkway
Navigation decision point
5
13.7 mi into trip
|
~23m in
Turn right
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Central Avenue | 8.7 mi | 13m |
| North East Crain Highway | 2.7 mi | 3m |
| Collington Road | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Stepneys Lane | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| Londontown Road | 0.4 mi | 1m |
| Evergreen Parkway | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Tacoma Road | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Central Avenue
— 8.7 mi, about 13m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Londontowne, MD and Bowie, MD.
1
Start on Tacoma Road
236 ft
·
17 sec
·
Tacoma Road
2
Turn left onto Londontown Road
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Londontown Road
3
Continue on Stepneys Lane
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Stepneys Lane
4
At end of road, turn right onto MD 214
8.7 mi
·
13 min
·
Central Avenue
5
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
45 sec
Toward US 301 North: Baltimore
6
Merge onto US 301
2.7 mi
·
3 min
·
North East Crain Highway
7
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
Toward MD 197 North
Use the slight left lane.
8
Turn straight onto MD 197
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Collington Road
Use the left lane.
9
Turn left onto Evergreen Parkway
0.2 mi
·
39 sec
·
Evergreen Parkway
10
Turn right
259 ft
·
20 sec
11
Turn left
110 ft
·
8 sec
12
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 6.9 miles from Londontowne, MD, or about 12m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 8.7 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 13.8 miles or 23m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 6.9 miles or 12m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 19m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Bowie, MD than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
+
Have your navigation ready before leaving Londontowne, MD.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Londontowne, MD
This is one driving day of about 13.8 miles and 23m.
At 13.8 miles this is a quick drive — no planned stops needed.
The longest stretch is on Central Avenue for about 8.7 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 6.9 mi from Londontowne, MD · 12m into the drive
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 13.8 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 6.9 miles from Londontowne, MD, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Bowie, MD
Allow a few extra minutes for the final approach into Bowie, MD if you are unfamiliar with the area.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.29 one way
$4.58 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
5 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $2.51 | $5.01 |
| premium | $4.93 | $2.68 | $5.35 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.05 | $6.09 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$2
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$27–$52
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 4.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 60% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 4.1 | 0 | $1.45 | $0.66 |
| Efficient EV | 3.5 | 0 | $1.21 | $0.55 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 5.5 | 0 | $1.93 | $0.88 |
Gas CO2
5 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (60% 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 Thursday
Local time
1:00 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
15 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
23m 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 Londontowne, MD to Bowie, MD covers 13.8 miles and takes about 23m 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 6.9 miles from Londontowne, MD. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $2.29 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 23m drive. You will face about 9 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Londontown Road): Navigation decision point; at 1 miles (MD 214 / Central Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 12.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Londontowne, MD to Bowie, MD does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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