Origin
Bowie, MD
Late night in Bowie on Sunday
Local time
1:59 AM
EDT
Current temp
68°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Bowie, MD to Calverton, MD
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
30m
Distance
19.8 mi
32 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 27m
★
6 AM
0h 30m
8 AM
0h 35m
10 AM
0h 32m
12 PM
0h 31m
3 PM
0h 32m
5 PM
0h 35m
8 PM
0h 29m
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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Calverton, MD
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Trip Overview
If you are traveling between Bowie and Calverton, Maryland, you are looking at a quick 19.8-mile transit that typically takes about 30 minutes. This short journey within the Northeast region is easily manageable as a single-day trip, requiring no overnight stays. You will primarily navigate via the John Hanson Highway, the Capital Beltway, and I-95. With a fuel cost estimated at around $3, it is an economical route for commuters or local travelers. Given the direct nature of the drive and the lack of planned stops, it functions best as a straightforward point-to-point connection.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Capital Beltway | 6.9 mi | 8m |
| John Hanson Highway | 5.6 mi | 6m |
| I 95 | 2 mi | 2m |
| Collington Road | 1 mi | 1m |
| Old Gunpowder Road | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Briggs Chaney Road | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| Dunnington Road | 0.4 mi | 1m |
| Evergreen Parkway | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Capital Beltway
— 6.9 mi, about 8m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bowie, MD and Calverton, 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
·
33 sec
·
Evergreen Parkway
4
At end of road, turn left onto MD 197
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Collington Road
Use the left / straight lanes.
5
Take the ramp
0.4 mi
·
55 sec
Toward US 50 West: Washington
Use the slight right lane.
6
Merge onto US 50
5.6 mi
·
6 min
·
John Hanson Highway
7
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
57 sec
Exit 7B
Toward I 95 North, I 495 North: Baltimore, Silver Spring
8
Keep slight left at fork
0.6 mi
·
1 min
Exit 7B
Toward I 495 North, I 95 North: Beltway
Use the slight left lane.
9
Merge onto I 95; I 495
6.9 mi
·
8 min
·
Capital Beltway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Keep slight right at fork onto I 95
2.0 mi
·
2 min
·
I 95
Toward I-95 North: Baltimore
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
11
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
Exit 29A-B
Toward MD 212: Calverton, Beltsville
12
Keep slight right at fork
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Exit 29A
Toward MD 212 East: Beltsville
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Turn straight onto MD 212
0.1 mi
·
14 sec
·
Powder Mill Road
14
Turn left onto Old Gunpowder Road
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Old Gunpowder Road
15
Turn left onto Briggs Chaney Road
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Briggs Chaney Road
16
Turn left onto Dunnington Road
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Dunnington Road
17
Arrive at destination
Dunnington Road
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 135 decision points cluster between mile 7.3 and 17.5 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
7.3 mi into trip
|
~10m in
Take the exit toward I 95 North, I 495 North: Baltimore, Silver Spring
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 7B
Toward I 95 North, I 495 North: Baltimore, Silv...
9
7.7 mi into trip
|
~11m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 495 North, I 95 North: Beltway
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight left lane.
Exit 7B
Toward I 495 North, I 95 North: Beltway
7
15.2 mi into trip
|
~21m in
|
I 95
Keep slight right at fork onto I 95 toward I-95 North: Baltimore
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
Toward I-95 North: Baltimore
6
17.2 mi into trip
|
~24m in
Take the exit toward MD 212: Calverton, Beltsville
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 29A-B
Toward MD 212: Calverton, Beltsville
8
17.5 mi into trip
|
~24m in
Keep slight right at fork toward MD 212 East: Beltsville
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 29A
Toward MD 212 East: Beltsville
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.28 one way
$6.57 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
7 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $3.60 | $7.19 |
| premium | $4.93 | $3.84 | $7.68 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.37 | $8.74 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 6.9 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 | 5.9 | 0 | $2.08 | $0.95 |
| Efficient EV | 5 | 0 | $1.73 | $0.79 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 7.9 | 0 | $2.77 | $1.27 |
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
Calverton, MD
Late night in Calverton on Sunday
Local time
1:59 AM
EDT
Current temp
76°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
8 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
30m 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?
Expect a turn-heavy local drive that demands your full attention as you transition between major thoroughfares. Roughly 11 miles of your journey will be spent on highways, providing a mix of fast-paced transit and more technical navigation. Your longest uninterrupted stretch occurs during the 6.9 miles spent on the Capital Beltway, where traffic volume is a key factor. The route shifts from regional highways to the more complex local roads characteristic of the area, making the experience feel more like a suburban commute than a leisurely cruise.
Only 11% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
17 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 6.9 mi on Capital Beltway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
10/10
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 7.3 miles in.
Driving Effort
10/10
Focused - lots of decisions in a short distance, but it is over quickly
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 13 decision points packed into just 19.8 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 30m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 7.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 7.7 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 15.2 miles (I 95): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
282 ft
86 ft
Total Climb
330 ft
Total Descent
173 ft
Highest Point
282 ft
~19.8 mi in
Elevation Range
197 ft
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 Calverton, MD, road signs point toward Silver Spring and Beltsville.
Silver Spring
7.3 mi in
|
~10m
Beltsville
17.2 mi in
|
~24m
About the Cities
Starting 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 30m. Total distance: 19.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
30m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 6.9 miles on Capital Beltway. 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 Calverton, 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 7.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 7.7 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 15.2 miles (I 95): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Calverton, 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 USGS 3DEP for elevation. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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