Origin
Bowie, MD
Late night in Bowie on Tuesday
Local time
4:57 AM
EDT
Current temp
65°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Bowie, MD to Baltimore Highlands, MD
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
38m
Distance
25.1 mi
40 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 36m
★
6 AM
0h 39m
8 AM
0h 45m
10 AM
0h 41m
12 PM
0h 40m
3 PM
0h 41m
5 PM
0h 45m
8 PM
0h 37m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Bowie, MD
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Baltimore Highlands, MD
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Trip Overview
Bowie, MD to Baltimore Highlands, MD is 25.1 miles and takes about 38m via I 97 and Robert Crain Highway, with a fuel budget near $4 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This is a straightforward, same-day trip primarily within Maryland's Northeast region. Expect a mixed driving experience as you transition from interstate to more urban surface roads. Given the short duration, this route is ideal for a quick commute or a short day trip without needing an overnight stay. Plan for a brisk journey that gets you to your destination efficiently.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 97 | 9.8 mi | 11m |
| Robert Crain Highway | 7.1 mi | 11m |
| North East Crain Highway | 3.3 mi | 5m |
| Baltimore Annapolis Boulevard | 1.2 mi | 2m |
| Collington Road | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Baltimore Beltway | 0.6 mi | <1m |
| Annapolis Road | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| Delaware Avenue | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 97
— 9.8 mi, about 11m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bowie, MD and Baltimore Highlands, MD.
1
Start on this road
110 ft
·
8 sec
·
this road
2
Turn right
259 ft
·
20 sec
3
Turn left onto Evergreen Parkway
0.2 mi
·
35 sec
·
Evergreen Parkway
4
Turn right onto MD 197
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Collington Road
5
Turn left onto US 301
3.3 mi
·
5 min
·
North East Crain Highway
6
Continue on MD 3; MD 450
7.1 mi
·
11 min
·
Robert Crain Highway
7
Merge onto I 97
9.8 mi
·
11 min
·
I 97
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Take the exit
0.6 mi
·
1 min
Toward MD 648: Ferndale
9
Merge onto I 695
0.6 mi
·
51 sec
·
Baltimore Beltway
Use the straight lane.
10
Take the exit
0.5 mi
·
59 sec
Exit 5
Toward MD 648: Ferndale
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Keep slight right at fork
281 ft
·
6 sec
Toward MD 648 North: Baltimore-Annapolis Boulevard, Light Rail, Police
12
Turn straight onto MD 648
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Baltimore Annapolis Boulevard
Use the straight / right lanes.
13
Continue on MD 648
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Annapolis Road
14
Turn right onto Delaware Avenue
0.2 mi
·
45 sec
·
Delaware Avenue
15
Turn left onto Washington Street
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
·
Washington Street
16
Arrive at destination
Washington Street
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 125 decision points cluster between mile 11.4 and 24.9 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
11.4 mi into trip
|
~18m in
|
I 97
Merge onto I 97
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
21.8 mi into trip
|
~31m in
|
I 695 / Baltimore Beltway
Merge onto I 695 / Baltimore Beltway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
7
22.5 mi into trip
|
~32m in
Take the exit toward MD 648: Ferndale
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 5
Toward MD 648: Ferndale
6
22.9 mi into trip
|
~33m in
Keep slight right at fork toward MD 648 North: Baltimore-Annapolis Boulevard, Light Rail, Police
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward MD 648 North: Baltimore-Annapolis Boulev...
5
24.9 mi into trip
|
~38m in
|
Washington Street
Turn left onto Washington Street
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.16 one way
$8.32 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
9 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $4.56 | $9.12 |
| premium | $4.93 | $4.87 | $9.74 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $5.54 | $11.08 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 8.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 7.5 | 0 | $2.64 | $1.20 |
| Efficient EV | 6.3 | 0 | $2.20 | $1.00 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 10 | 0 | $3.51 | $1.61 |
Gas CO2
9 kg
EV CO2
3 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
Baltimore Highlands, MD
Late night in Baltimore Highlands on Tuesday
Local time
4:57 AM
EDT
Current temp
49°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
16 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
38m 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 route offers a mixed drive, with about 40% of the journey on highways. You'll encounter stretches like the 9.8 miles on I 97, providing a taste of faster, more open road travel. As you progress, the drive will likely shift from the interstate to roads like Robert Crain Highway and North East Crain Highway, which may involve more traffic signals and local access. The character of the drive changes as you move from a more controlled highway environment to a more typical suburban arterial road system.
40% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
16 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 9.8 mi on I 97.
How Hard Is This Drive?
7/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 11.4 miles in near I 97.
Driving Effort
7/10
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 12 decision points packed into just 25.1 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 38m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 11.4 miles (I 97): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 21.8 miles (I 695 / Baltimore Beltway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 22.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
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 Bowie, MD and Baltimore Highlands, MD, road signs point toward Light Rail and Police.
Light Rail
22.9 mi in
|
~33m
Police
22.9 mi in
|
~33m
About the Cities
Starting in Bowie, MD
Full guide →Founded 1882
Bowie is a suburban bedroom community of Washington, D.C. in Prince George's County, Maryland.
Top landmarks
- • Belair Mansion — mansion located in Collington, Maryland, United States of America
- • Bowie Railroad Buildings — railway building and museum in Bowie, Maryland, USA
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 38m. Total distance: 25.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
38m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (40%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mixed highway & surface route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 9.8 miles on I 97. 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 Baltimore Highlands, 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 11.4 miles (I 97): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 21.8 miles (I 695 / Baltimore Beltway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 22.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes — Chesapeake & Ohio Canal National Historical Park. 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 Baltimore Highlands, 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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