Origin
Maryland City, MD
Night in Maryland City on Sunday
Local time
10:14 PM
EDT
Current temp
87°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Maryland City, MD to Bowie, MD
Drive Time
27m
Distance
14.7 mi
24 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 25m
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6 AM
0h 28m
8 AM
0h 32m
10 AM
0h 29m
12 PM
0h 29m
3 PM
0h 29m
5 PM
0h 32m
8 PM
0h 26m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Maryland City, MD
Styves Exantus
Bowie, MD
Jonathan Borba
Trip Overview
If you are looking to travel between Maryland City and Bowie, you are in for a quick, 14.7-mile local trip that typically takes around 27 minutes. This short distance makes it a perfect day trip that requires no overnight stay, keeping your travel logistics simple and flexible. With a fuel cost estimate of just $2, it is a highly economical route for your commute or weekend errands. You will stay entirely within the Northeast region of Maryland, transitioning between local communities without the need for long-haul planning. Because there are no required stops, you have the freedom to complete the drive in one efficient stretch.
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
7.4 miles from Maryland City, MD
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 14m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a turn-heavy local drive that demands your full attention rather than a monotonous highway cruise. You will primarily navigate via Laurel Bowie Road, Collington Road, and Brock Bridge Road, meaning you should be prepared for frequent maneuvering through local intersections. The route features a 1% highway share, emphasizing its nature as a backroads journey rather than an interstate sprint. You will spend the longest uninterrupted portion of your time on Laurel Bowie Road, which covers a 9.6-mile stretch. This drive feels less like a major transit corridor and more like a focused, technical navigation through the local Maryland landscape.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 14 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 9.6 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 around 0.1 miles in near Ellerton South.
Route Complexity
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
This is a straightforward 27m 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: at 0.1 miles (Ellerton South): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (Old Line Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (Chaptico South): Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 9 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
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0.1 mi into trip
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~0m in
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Ellerton South
Turn left onto Ellerton South
Navigation decision point
5
0.1 mi into trip
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~0m in
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Old Line Avenue
Turn left onto Old Line Avenue
Navigation decision point
5
0.2 mi into trip
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~0m in
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Chaptico South
Turn right onto Chaptico South
Navigation decision point
4
0.3 mi into trip
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~1m in
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Sudlersville South
Turn right onto Sudlersville South
Navigation decision point
5
14.7 mi into trip
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~27m in
Turn right
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Laurel Bowie Road | 9.6 mi | 14m |
| Collington Road | 2.4 mi | 4m |
| Brock Bridge Road | 1.9 mi | 4m |
| Sudlersville South | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Evergreen Parkway | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Montpelier Drive | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| Vale Summit South | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Chaptico South | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Laurel Bowie Road
— 9.6 mi, about 14m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Maryland City, MD and Bowie, MD.
1
Start on Vale Summit South
412 ft
·
23 sec
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Vale Summit South
2
Turn left onto Ellerton South
367 ft
·
21 sec
·
Ellerton South
3
Turn left onto Old Line Avenue
150 ft
·
8 sec
·
Old Line Avenue
4
Turn right onto Chaptico South
398 ft
·
19 sec
·
Chaptico South
5
Turn right onto Sudlersville South
0.2 mi
·
50 sec
·
Sudlersville South
6
Continue on New Sudlersville Road
362 ft
·
20 sec
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New Sudlersville Road
7
Turn left onto Brock Bridge Road
1.9 mi
·
4 min
·
Brock Bridge Road
8
Continue on Montpelier Drive
0.1 mi
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17 sec
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Montpelier Drive
9
Turn left onto MD 197
9.6 mi
·
14 min
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Laurel Bowie Road
Use the none lane.
10
Continue on MD 197
2.4 mi
·
4 min
·
Collington Road
Use the none lane.
11
Turn right onto Evergreen Parkway
0.2 mi
·
35 sec
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Evergreen Parkway
12
Turn right
259 ft
·
20 sec
13
Turn left
110 ft
·
8 sec
14
Arrive at destination
Trip Plan
Since this is a short, 27-minute trip, you have plenty of flexibility regarding your departure time, though avoiding peak traffic hours is always a smart move. Because the entire route is under 15 miles with no mandatory stops, you won't need to worry about extensive rest breaks or refueling along the way. Keep a close eye on your navigation as you transition between the three main roads, as the turn-heavy nature of the path can be easy to miss if you aren't paying attention. A great way to manage this drive is to ensure your GPS is set before you leave Maryland City, as the shifting road names require a bit of focus to stay on the correct path to Bowie.
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 7.4 miles from Maryland City, MD, or about 14m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 9.6 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 14.7 miles or 27m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 7.4 miles or 14m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 22m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Bowie, MD than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Maryland City, MD so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Maryland City, MD
This is one driving day of about 14.7 miles and 27m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Maryland City, MD.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.
The longest stretch is on Laurel Bowie Road for about 9.6 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 7.4 mi from Maryland City, MD · 14m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
7 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 14.7 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 7.4 miles from Maryland City, 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.
Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Bowie, MD.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.43 one way
$4.86 round trip
$4.20/gal
25.4 MPG avg
5 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.60 | $2.66 | $5.32 |
| premium | $4.92 | $2.85 | $5.70 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $3.27 | $6.53 |
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: 5.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 60% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 4.4 | 0 | $1.54 | $0.71 |
| Efficient EV | 3.7 | 0 | $1.29 | $0.59 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 5.9 | 0 | $2.06 | $0.94 |
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
Night in Bowie on Sunday
Local time
10:14 PM
EDT
Current temp
66°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
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
21 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
27m 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 Maryland City, MD to Bowie, MD covers 14.7 miles and takes about 27m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Laurel Bowie Road, Collington Road, Brock Bridge Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 7.4 miles from Maryland City, MD. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $2.43 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 27m drive. You will face about 9 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (Ellerton South): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (Old Line Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (Chaptico South): Navigation decision point.
The route from Maryland City, MD to Bowie, MD does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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