Origin
Bowie, MD
Late night in Bowie on Tuesday
Local time
5:10 AM
EDT
Current temp
65°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Bowie, MD to Brooklyn Park, 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
35m
Distance
23.9 mi
38 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 33m
★
6 AM
0h 36m
8 AM
0h 42m
10 AM
0h 38m
12 PM
0h 37m
3 PM
0h 38m
5 PM
0h 42m
8 PM
0h 34m
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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Brooklyn Park, MD
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Trip Overview
Bowie, MD to Brooklyn Park, MD is 23.9 miles and takes about 35 minutes via I 97 and Robert Crain Highway, with a fuel budget near $4 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within Maryland, traversing the Northeast region for both departure and arrival. Expect a mixed drive, making it a straightforward journey for a single day. It's a short hop, perfect for when you need to get from point A to point B without a major time commitment.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 97 | 9.3 mi | 10m |
| Robert Crain Highway | 7.1 mi | 11m |
| North East Crain Highway | 3.3 mi | 5m |
| Ritchie Highway | 1.5 mi | 3m |
| Baltimore Beltway | 0.7 mi | <1m |
| Collington Road | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Evergreen Parkway | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| 8th Avenue | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 97
— 9.3 mi, about 10m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bowie, MD and Brooklyn Park, 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
9.3 mi
·
10 min
·
I 97
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
42 sec
Exit 17B
Toward I 695 East: Dundalk, Key Bridge
Use the slight right lane.
9
Merge onto I 695
0.7 mi
·
59 sec
·
Baltimore Beltway
10
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
Exit 3A
Toward MD 2 North: Ritchie Highway, Brooklyn
Use the slight right lane.
11
Keep slight right at fork
458 ft
·
10 sec
Toward MD 2 North: Ritchie Highway, Brooklyn, Ordnance Road
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Turn right onto MD 2
1.5 mi
·
3 min
·
Ritchie Highway
Use the straight lane.
13
Turn left onto 8th Avenue
0.2 mi
·
32 sec
·
8th Avenue
Use the left lane.
14
Turn right onto Marshall Road
0.1 mi
·
20 sec
·
Marshall Road
15
Arrive at destination
Marshall Road
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 125 decision points cluster between mile 11.4 and 23.6 — 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.
8
20.8 mi into trip
|
~29m in
Take the exit toward I 695 East: Dundalk, Key Bridge
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 17B
Toward I 695 East: Dundalk, Key Bridge
8
21.8 mi into trip
|
~31m in
Take the exit toward MD 2 North: Ritchie Highway, Brooklyn
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 3A
Toward MD 2 North: Ritchie Highway, Brooklyn
9
22 mi into trip
|
~31m in
Keep slight right at fork toward MD 2 North: Ritchie Highway, Brooklyn, Ordnance Road
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward MD 2 North: Ritchie Highway, Brooklyn, O...
5
23.6 mi into trip
|
~35m in
|
8th Avenue
Turn left onto 8th Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.96 one way
$7.92 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
8 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $4.34 | $8.68 |
| premium | $4.93 | $4.64 | $9.27 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $5.28 | $10.55 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 8.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 63% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 7.2 | 0 | $2.51 | $1.15 |
| Efficient EV | 6 | 0 | $2.09 | $0.96 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 9.6 | 0 | $3.35 | $1.53 |
Gas CO2
8 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (63% 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
Brooklyn Park, MD
Late night in Brooklyn Park on Tuesday
Local time
5:10 AM
EDT
Current temp
64°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
1 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
35m 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 experience a solid 9.3-mile stretch on I 97, providing a period of consistent speed. As you transition to Robert Crain Highway and North East Crain Highway, the character shifts, likely involving more local traffic and intersections. The drive progresses from a faster highway pace to a more varied, potentially stop-and-go section as you near your destination.
40% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
15 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 9.3 mi on I 97.
How Hard Is This Drive?
8/10
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
8/10
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 23.9 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 35m.
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 20.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 21.8 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.
On the drive from Bowie, MD to Brooklyn Park, MD, road signs begin pointing toward Brooklyn along the way.
Brooklyn
21.8 mi in
|
~31m
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 35m. Total distance: 23.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
35m 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 9.3 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 Brooklyn Park, 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 20.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 21.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
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 Brooklyn Park, 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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