Origin
Bowie, MD
Late night in Bowie on Tuesday
Local time
4:49 AM
EDT
Current temp
65°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Bowie, MD to Chesapeake Ranch Estates, 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
1h 17m
Distance
50.9 mi
82 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$8
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 11m
★
6 AM
1h 17m
8 AM
1h 29m
10 AM
1h 21m
12 PM
1h 20m
3 PM
1h 22m
5 PM
1h 29m
8 PM
1h 13m
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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Chesapeake Ranch Estates, MD
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Trip Overview
Bowie, MD to Chesapeake Ranch Estates, MD is 50.9 miles and takes about 1 hour 17 minutes via South Solomons Island Road, with a fuel budget near $8 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This drive stays within Maryland, beginning in the Northeast region and ending in the same area. Expect a local, turn-heavy experience rather than an interstate cruise. With a drive time under two hours and minimal stops recommended, this route is ideal for a straightforward, same-day trip where you can focus on reaching your destination efficiently.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| South Solomons Island Road | 15.2 mi | 21m |
| Southern Maryland Boulevard | 10.2 mi | 14m |
| North Solomons Island Road | 9 mi | 13m |
| North West Crain Highway | 7.1 mi | 10m |
| Stephanie Roper Highway | 3.1 mi | 4m |
| Rousby Hall Road | 2.3 mi | 4m |
| Old Crain Highway | 1.1 mi | 2m |
| Marlboro Pike | 0.8 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
South Solomons Island Road
— 15.2 mi, about 21m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bowie, MD and Chesapeake Ranch Estates, 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
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Collington Road
5
Turn right onto US 301
7.1 mi
·
10 min
·
North West Crain Highway
Use the straight lane.
6
Turn left onto Village Drive West
229 ft
·
10 sec
·
Village Drive West
7
Turn right onto Old Crain Highway
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Old Crain Highway
8
Continue on Marlboro Pike
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Marlboro Pike
9
Turn right onto Green Landing Road
0.3 mi
·
37 sec
·
Green Landing Road
10
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
38 sec
Toward MD 4 South
11
Merge onto MD 4
3.1 mi
·
4 min
·
Stephanie Roper Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Continue on MD 4
10 mi
·
14 min
·
Southern Maryland Boulevard
Use the straight / right lanes.
13
Continue on MD 2; MD 4
9.0 mi
·
13 min
·
North Solomons Island Road
Use the straight lane.
14
Continue on MD 2; MD 4
15 mi
·
21 min
·
South Solomons Island Road
Use the left lane.
15
Take the exit
237 ft
·
12 sec
16
Turn left onto MD 760
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
Rousby Hall Road
Use the straight / left lanes.
17
Enter roundabout onto MD 760
180 ft
·
4 sec
·
Rousby Hall Road
18
Continue on MD 760
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Rousby Hall Road
19
Turn left onto Coyote Trail
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Coyote Trail
20
Turn right onto Catalina Drive
503 ft
·
13 sec
·
Catalina Drive
21
Arrive at destination
Catalina Drive
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
25 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 11 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 25.5 miles from Bowie, 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 and 49.5 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
Turn right
Navigation decision point
6
10.2 mi into trip
|
~17m in
Take the ramp toward MD 4 South
Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch
Toward MD 4 South
5
10.5 mi into trip
|
~17m in
|
MD 4 / Stephanie Roper Highway
Merge onto MD 4 / Stephanie Roper Highway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
48 mi into trip
|
~1h 10m in
|
MD 760 / Rousby Hall Road
Turn left onto MD 760 / Rousby Hall Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / left lanes.
5
49.5 mi into trip
|
~1h 13m in
|
MD 760 / Rousby Hall Road
Enter roundabout onto MD 760 / Rousby Hall Road
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$8.44 one way
$16.88 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
18 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $9.24 | $18.48 |
| premium | $4.93 | $9.87 | $19.74 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $11.24 | $22.48 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$8
Estimated CO2 emission: 17.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 15.3 | 0 | $5.34 | $2.44 |
| Efficient EV | 12.7 | 0 | $4.45 | $2.04 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 20.4 | 0 | $7.13 | $3.26 |
Gas CO2
18 kg
EV CO2
6 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
Chesapeake Ranch Estates, MD
Late night in Chesapeake Ranch Estates on Tuesday
Local time
4:49 AM
EDT
Current temp
72°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
7 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
1h 17m 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 is characterized as a 'turn-heavy local drive,' with no highway driving percentage. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 15.2 miles along South Solomons Island Road. As you progress, you'll navigate primarily on local roads, including Southern Maryland Boulevard and North Solomons Island Road. Be prepared for frequent turns and a more engaged driving experience compared to a highway journey. The road's personality remains consistent as a local route throughout the 50.9-mile trip.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
21 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 15.2 mi on South Solomons Island Road.
How Hard Is This Drive?
6/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 14 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive.
Driving Effort
6/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 50.9 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: near the start: Navigation decision point; at 10.2 miles: Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch; at 10.5 miles (MD 4 / Stephanie Roper Highway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
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 1h 17m. Total distance: 50.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 17m 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 15.2 miles on South Solomons Island Road. 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 Chesapeake Ranch Estates, 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: near the start: Navigation decision point; at 10.2 miles: Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch; at 10.5 miles (MD 4 / Stephanie Roper Highway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Chesapeake Ranch Estates, 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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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