Origin
Pittsville, MD
Morning in Pittsville on Wednesday
Local time
6:29 AM
EDT
Current temp
48°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Pittsville, MD to Bowie, MD
Data updated 0 seconds ago
Drive Time
2h 29m
Distance
105.3 mi
170 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$17
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 20m
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6 AM
2h 30m
8 AM
2h 50m
10 AM
2h 37m
12 PM
2h 35m
3 PM
2h 38m
5 PM
2h 49m
8 PM
2h 24m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
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Trip Overview
The drive from Pittsville, MD to Bowie, MD covers 105.3 miles and takes about 2h 29m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Ocean Gateway, Shore Highway, Sussex Highway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 28.5 miles on Ocean Gateway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $17.46 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
52.7 miles from Pittsville, MD
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 16m into the drive .
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Drive Character
Expect a 2h 29m drive with frequent turns across 105.3 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 26 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Ocean Gateway is the longest continuous segment at about 28.5 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 63.4 miles in near US 50 / Ocean Gateway.
Route Complexity
9/10
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
This is a demanding drive. With 19 significant decision points across 105.3 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 63.4 miles (US 50 / Ocean Gateway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 102.6 miles (US 301): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 102.7 miles (US 301): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 19 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
63.4 mi into trip
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~1h 31m in
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US 50 / Ocean Gateway
Merge onto US 50 / Ocean Gateway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
102.6 mi into trip
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~2h 24m in
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US 301
Take the exit onto US 301 toward MD 3, US 301: Crofton, Richmond
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 13A-B-C
Toward MD 3, US 301: Crofton, Richmond
8
102.7 mi into trip
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~2h 24m in
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US 301
Keep slight left at fork onto US 301 toward US 301 South: Richmond
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 13A
Toward US 301 South: Richmond
8
103.1 mi into trip
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~2h 25m in
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US 301
Keep slight right at fork onto US 301 toward US 301 South: Richmond
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Exit 13A
Toward US 301 South: Richmond
5
105.3 mi into trip
|
~2h 29m in
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Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Ocean Gateway | 28.5 mi | 39m |
| Shore Highway | 17.4 mi | 24m |
| Sussex Highway | 13.4 mi | 18m |
| John Hanson Highway | 10.7 mi | 13m |
| Whitesville Road | 9.1 mi | 13m |
| Seashore Highway | 7.5 mi | 9m |
| Queen Anne Highway | 6.2 mi | 8m |
| Gumboro Road | 4.1 mi | 7m |
Longest stretch:
Ocean Gateway
— 28.5 mi, about 39m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Pittsville, MD and Bowie, MD.
1
Start on Railroad Avenue
75 ft
·
4 sec
·
Railroad Avenue
2
Turn right onto MD 353
4.1 mi
·
7 min
·
Gumboro Road
3
Continue on DE 26; DE 54
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Millsboro Highway
4
Turn left onto DE 30
9.1 mi
·
13 min
·
Whitesville Road
5
Turn right onto Old Stage Road
2.4 mi
·
3 min
·
Old Stage Road
6
Turn left onto Gordy Road
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Gordy Road
7
Turn right onto US 13
13 mi
·
18 min
·
Sussex Highway
8
Take the exit
166 ft
·
5 sec
9
Continue on Rifle Range Road
0.1 mi
·
18 sec
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Rifle Range Road
10
Turn right onto US 13 Business; DE 404 Business
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
South Main Street
11
Turn left onto DE 404 Business
0.4 mi
·
45 sec
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Market Street
12
Turn right onto DE 404 Business
7.5 mi
·
9 min
·
Seashore Highway
13
Continue on MD 404
17 mi
·
24 min
·
Shore Highway
14
Continue on MD 404
6.2 mi
·
8 min
·
Queen Anne Highway
15
Take the exit
527 ft
·
14 sec
16
Merge onto US 50
29 mi
·
39 min
·
Ocean Gateway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
17
Continue on US 50; US 301; MD 2
11 mi
·
13 min
·
John Hanson Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
18
Take the exit onto US 301
0.2 mi
·
14 sec
·
US 301
Exit 13A-B-C
Toward MD 3, US 301: Crofton, Richmond
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
19
Keep slight left at fork onto US 301
0.4 mi
·
34 sec
·
US 301
Exit 13A
Toward US 301 South: Richmond
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
20
Keep slight right at fork onto US 301
0.3 mi
·
41 sec
·
US 301
Exit 13A
Toward US 301 South: Richmond
Use the right lane.
21
Merge onto US 301
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
North West Crain Highway
22
Turn right onto MD 197
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Collington Road
Use the left lane.
23
Turn left onto Evergreen Parkway
0.2 mi
·
39 sec
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Evergreen Parkway
24
Turn right
259 ft
·
20 sec
25
Turn left
110 ft
·
8 sec
26
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 52.7 miles from Pittsville, MD, or about 1h 16m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 28.5 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 80 miles or 1h 54m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 52.7 miles or 1h 16m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 2h 3m
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 Pittsville, 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 Pittsville, MD
This is one driving day of about 105.3 miles and 2h 29m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Pittsville, 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 Ocean Gateway for about 28.5 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 52.7 mi from Pittsville, MD · 1h 16m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
53 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 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 52.7 miles from Pittsville, 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
$17.46 one way
$34.91 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
37 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $19.12 | $38.24 |
| premium | $4.93 | $20.42 | $40.84 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $23.25 | $46.50 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$17
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$42–$67
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 36.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $11 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 31.6 | 0 | $11.06 | $5.05 |
| Efficient EV | 26.3 | 0 | $9.21 | $4.21 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 42.1 | 0 | $14.74 | $6.74 |
Gas CO2
37 kg
EV CO2
12 kg (68% 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 Wednesday
Local time
6:29 AM
EDT
Current temp
68°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
20 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
2h 29m 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 Pittsville, MD to Bowie, MD covers 105.3 miles and takes about 2h 29m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Ocean Gateway, Shore Highway, Sussex Highway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 52.7 miles from Pittsville, MD. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $17.46 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 demanding drive. With 19 significant decision points across 105.3 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 63.4 miles (US 50 / Ocean Gateway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 102.6 miles (US 301): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 102.7 miles (US 301): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Pittsville, MD to Bowie, MD does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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