Origin
Bartonsville, MD
Late night in Bartonsville on Sunday
Local time
1:59 AM
EDT
Current temp
73°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Bartonsville, MD to Bowie, MD
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 21m
Distance
60.1 mi
97 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$10
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 15m
★
6 AM
1h 22m
8 AM
1h 35m
10 AM
1h 26m
12 PM
1h 25m
3 PM
1h 27m
5 PM
1h 34m
8 PM
1h 18m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Bartonsville, MD
Jonathan Borba
Bowie, MD
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Trip Overview
Bartonsville, MD to Bowie, MD is 60.1 miles and takes about 1 hour 21 minutes via I 70 and Patuxent Freeway, with a fuel budget near $10 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This drive stays within Maryland, traveling from the Northeast region to the Northeast region. It's a straightforward trip that primarily utilizes major roadways, making it a convenient option for a short transit. Expect a highway-focused experience for the majority of the journey. This route is well-suited for a same-day excursion, allowing for a quick and efficient transition between these two Maryland locations.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 70 | 20.5 mi | 22m |
| Patuxent Freeway | 11.5 mi | 15m |
| Laurel Bowie Road | 9 mi | 13m |
| Sykesville Road | 8.1 mi | 11m |
| Baltimore-Washington Parkway | 4.2 mi | 5m |
| Collington Road | 2.4 mi | 4m |
| Old National Pike | 1.9 mi | 2m |
| Bartonsville Road | 0.4 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
I 70
— 20.5 mi, about 22m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bartonsville, MD and Bowie, MD.
1
Start on Hines Road
99 ft
·
6 sec
·
Hines Road
2
Turn left onto Bartonsville Road
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Bartonsville Road
3
Turn right onto MD 144
1.8 mi
·
2 min
·
Old National Pike
Use the right lane.
4
Continue on Old National Pike
0.2 mi
·
15 sec
·
Old National Pike
5
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
38 sec
Toward I 70 East, US 40 East
6
Merge onto I 70; US 40
17 mi
·
17 min
·
I 70; US 40
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Continue on I 70; US 40
4.0 mi
·
4 min
·
I 70; US 40
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
41 sec
Exit 80
Toward MD 32: Sykesville, Clarksville
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Keep slight right at fork
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
10
Merge onto MD 32
8.1 mi
·
11 min
·
Sykesville Road
11
Continue on MD 32
12 mi
·
15 min
·
Patuxent Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Take the exit
0.7 mi
·
1 min
Exit 10C
Toward Baltimore Washington Parkway South, Washington
Use the slight right lane.
13
Merge onto Baltimore-Washington Parkway
4.2 mi
·
5 min
·
Baltimore-Washington Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
40 sec
Toward MD 197 North
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15
Keep slight left at fork
170 ft
·
7 sec
Toward MD 197 South: Bowie
Use the left lane.
16
Turn left onto MD 197
9.0 mi
·
13 min
·
Laurel Bowie Road
17
Continue on MD 197
2.4 mi
·
4 min
·
Collington Road
Use the left lane.
18
Turn right onto Evergreen Parkway
0.2 mi
·
35 sec
·
Evergreen Parkway
19
Turn right
259 ft
·
20 sec
20
Turn left
110 ft
·
8 sec
21
Arrive at destination
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
30 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 13 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 30.1 miles from Bartonsville, MD, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 145 decision points cluster between mile 0.4 and 48.5 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0.4 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
MD 144 / Old National Pike
Turn right onto MD 144 / Old National Pike
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
8
23.2 mi into trip
|
~26m in
Take the exit toward MD 32: Sykesville, Clarksville
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 80
Toward MD 32: Sykesville, Clarksville
8
43.3 mi into trip
|
~54m in
Take the exit toward Baltimore Washington Parkway South, 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 10C
Toward Baltimore Washington Parkway South, Wash...
6
48.2 mi into trip
|
~1h 1m in
Take the exit toward MD 197 North
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward MD 197 North
8
48.5 mi into trip
|
~1h 2m 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
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$9.96 one way
$19.93 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
21 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $10.91 | $21.83 |
| premium | $4.93 | $11.66 | $23.31 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $13.27 | $26.54 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$10
Estimated CO2 emission: 21 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 18 | 0 | $6.31 | $2.88 |
| Efficient EV | 15 | 0 | $5.26 | $2.40 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 24 | 0 | $8.41 | $3.85 |
Gas CO2
21 kg
EV CO2
7 kg (67% 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 Sunday
Local time
1:59 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
1h 21m 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.
What kind of drive is this?
This is largely a highway-focused drive, with 61% of the route comprising interstate and freeway travel. You'll spend a significant portion of your time on I 70, including a continuous stretch of 20.5 miles. The Patuxent Freeway and Laurel Bowie Road will also feature prominently, offering a mix of faster-paced driving. While the majority is high-speed, the transition onto and off these main roads will involve more local road navigation. Overall, the character is one of efficient travel between points, with limited deviations from primary arteries.
61% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
21 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 20.5 mi on I 70.
How Hard Is This Drive?
10/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 70 and Patuxent Freeway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.4 miles in near MD 144 / Old National Pike.
Driving Effort
10/10
Demanding - stay alert through the decision-heavy sections
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 60.1 miles you will encounter 14 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.4 miles (MD 144 / Old National Pike): Lane positioning matters here; at 23.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 43.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Bartonsville, MD and Bowie, MD, road signs point toward Clarksville, Baltimore Washington Parkway South and Washington.
Clarksville
23.2 mi in
|
~26m
Baltimore Washington Parkway South
43.3 mi in
|
~54m
Washington
43.3 mi in
|
~54m
About the Cities
Arriving in Bowie, MD
Full guide →Bowie is a suburban bedroom community of Washington, D.C. in Prince George's County, Maryland.
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 21m. Total distance: 60.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 21m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (61%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 20.5 miles on I 70. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Bowie, MD before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.4 miles (MD 144 / Old National Pike): Lane positioning matters here; at 23.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 43.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes — Monocacy National Battlefield, Potomac Heritage National Scenic Trail and Antietam National Battlefield (5 total within detour distance). See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Bowie, MD before heading back.
How this page is built
Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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