Origin
Scaggsville, MD
Late night in Scaggsville on Friday
Local time
3:09 AM
EDT
Current temp
74°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Scaggsville, MD to Bowie, MD
Compiled by the Trip.ovh editorial team · Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026 · Methodology
Drive Time
33m
Distance
20.1 mi
32 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 31m
★
6 AM
0h 34m
8 AM
0h 40m
10 AM
0h 36m
12 PM
0h 35m
3 PM
0h 36m
5 PM
0h 39m
8 PM
0h 32m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Scaggsville, MD
Jonathan Borba
Bowie, MD
Wikimedia Commons
Trip Overview
The drive from Scaggsville, MD to Bowie, MD covers 20.1 miles and takes about 33m 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, MD 216, Collington Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 11.5 miles on Laurel Bowie Road. At current regular gas prices, budget about $3.33 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 33m. Total distance: 20.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
33m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (26%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile with national parks nearby.
Drive Character
Expect a 33m drive with frequent turns across 20.1 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 13 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 11.5 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 0.2 miles in near MD 216.
Driving Effort
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 33m drive. You will face about 6 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.2 miles (MD 216): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 0.6 miles (MD 216): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 5.1 miles (MD 198 / Gorman Avenue): Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 6 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0.2 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
MD 216
Enter roundabout onto MD 216
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
4
0.6 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
MD 216
Enter roundabout onto MD 216
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
5
5.1 mi into trip
|
~8m in
|
MD 198 / Gorman Avenue
At end of road, turn left onto MD 198 / Gorman Avenue
Navigation decision point
4
19.8 mi into trip
|
~32m in
|
Evergreen Parkway
Turn right onto Evergreen Parkway
Navigation decision point
5
20 mi into trip
|
~33m in
Turn right
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Laurel Bowie Road | 11.5 mi | 18m |
| MD 216 | 5.1 mi | 8m |
| Collington Road | 2.4 mi | 4m |
| Gorman Avenue | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| Fort Meade Road | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Evergreen Parkway | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Laurel Bowie Road
— 11.5 mi, about 18m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Scaggsville, MD and Bowie, MD.
1
Start on MD 216
0.2 mi
·
19 sec
·
MD 216
2
Enter roundabout onto MD 216
466 ft
·
8 sec
·
MD 216
3
Continue on MD 216
0.3 mi
·
31 sec
·
MD 216
4
Enter roundabout onto MD 216
157 ft
·
2 sec
·
MD 216
5
Continue on MD 216
4.5 mi
·
7 min
·
MD 216
6
At end of road, turn left onto MD 198
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Gorman Avenue
7
Continue on MD 198
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
·
Fort Meade Road
8
Turn right onto MD 197
12 mi
·
18 min
·
Laurel Bowie Road
9
Continue on MD 197
2.4 mi
·
4 min
·
Collington Road
Use the left lane.
10
Turn right onto Evergreen Parkway
0.2 mi
·
35 sec
·
Evergreen Parkway
11
Turn right
259 ft
·
20 sec
12
Turn left
110 ft
·
8 sec
13
Arrive at destination
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.33 one way
$6.66 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
7 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $3.65 | $7.30 |
| premium | $4.93 | $3.90 | $7.80 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.44 | $8.88 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 7 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 | 0 | $2.11 | $0.96 |
| Efficient EV | 5 | 0 | $1.76 | $0.80 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 8 | 0 | $2.81 | $1.29 |
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
Late night in Bowie on Friday
Local time
3:09 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
6 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
33m 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 Scaggsville, MD to Bowie, MD covers 20.1 miles and takes about 33m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Laurel Bowie Road, MD 216, Collington Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 10 miles from Scaggsville, MD. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $3.33 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 33m drive. You will face about 6 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.2 miles (MD 216): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 0.6 miles (MD 216): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 5.1 miles (MD 198 / Gorman Avenue): Navigation decision point.
The route from Scaggsville, MD to Bowie, MD does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Chesapeake & Ohio Canal National Historical Park.
Data sources
The figures on this page are computed from open government and mapping datasets, not 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. Full methodology, refresh cadence, and limitations are documented on the methodology page.
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