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Trip from Bowie, MD to Edgewood, 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 8m

Distance

49.3 mi

79 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$8

one way

EV Charging

Good

8 stations

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 17 min
4 AM
1h 3m ★
6 AM
1h 9m
8 AM
1h 20m
10 AM
1h 13m
12 PM
1h 11m
3 PM
1h 13m
5 PM
1h 19m
8 PM
1h 5m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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city in Prince George's County, Maryland, United States

Bowie, MD

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Downtown Edgewood, MD, MD

Edgewood, MD

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Trip Overview

If you are planning a trip from Bowie to Edgewood, Maryland, you are looking at a 49.3-mile journey that typically takes about 1 hour and 8 minutes. This route stays entirely within the Northeast region, making it a straightforward trek that is easily manageable as a single-day trip. You won't need to worry about booking an overnight stay, as the total travel time is quite brief. Budgeting approximately $8 for fuel should cover your needs for the one-way drive. Because the trip is relatively short, you have plenty of flexibility to plan your departure time around your personal schedule rather than worrying about long-haul logistics.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Express Toll Lanes 13.9 mi 16m
I 97 10.4 mi 12m
Robert Crain Highway 7.1 mi 11m
Harbor Tunnel Thruway 5.9 mi 8m
North East Crain Highway 3.3 mi 5m
Harbor Tunnel Throughway 2 mi 2m
Pulaski Highway 1.7 mi 3m
Edgewood Road 1.5 mi 3m
Longest stretch: Express Toll Lanes — 13.9 mi, about 16m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Bowie, MD and Edgewood, 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

10 mi · 12 min · I 97
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8

Merge onto Harbor Tunnel Throughway

2.0 mi · 2 min · Harbor Tunnel Throughway
9

Continue on I 895

2.2 mi · 3 min · Harbor Tunnel Thruway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10

Continue on I 895

1.4 mi · 2 min · Baltimore Harbor Tunnel
11

Continue on I 895

3.7 mi · 5 min · Harbor Tunnel Thruway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12

Keep slight left at fork onto I 895

8.5 mi · 9 min · Express Toll Lanes
Use the slight left lane.
13

Keep slight left at fork onto Express Toll Lanes

5.3 mi · 6 min · Express Toll Lanes
14

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 22 sec
15

Turn right onto MD 152

0.9 mi · 1 min · Mountain Road
16

Turn left onto US 40

1.7 mi · 3 min · Pulaski Highway
Use the left lane.
17

Turn right onto MD 755

1.5 mi · 3 min · Edgewood Road
18

Turn right onto Nuttal Avenue

61 ft · 3 sec · Nuttal Avenue
19

Turn right

108 ft · 7 sec
20

Arrive at destination

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

census-designated place in Maryland, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Dundalk, MD

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

Kensington, MD

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 11 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Baltimore, MD

Meal break

The midpoint is around 24.7 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 14

5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 31.2 — 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

4
0.1 mi into trip | ~0m in | Evergreen Parkway

Turn left onto Evergreen Parkway

Navigation decision point

4
1 mi into trip | ~2m in | US 301 / North East Crain Highway

Turn left onto US 301 / North East Crain Highway

Navigation decision point

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.
6
31.2 mi into trip | ~44m in | I 895 / Express Toll Lanes

Keep slight left at fork onto I 895 / Express Toll Lanes

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight left lane.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$8.17 one way

$16.35 round trip

$4.21/gal 25.4 MPG avg 17 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.61 $8.95 $17.90
premium $4.93 $9.56 $19.12
diesel $5.61 $10.88 $21.77

Estimated Tolls: $0.41

Harbor Tunnel Thruway (5.9 mi) $0.41

Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$8

Tolls

$0

Total

$9

Estimated CO2 emission: 17.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 14.8 0 $5.18 $2.37
Efficient EV 12.3 0 $4.31 $1.97
EV Truck/SUV 19.7 0 $6.90 $3.16

Gas CO2

17 kg

EV CO2

6 kg (65% 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.

Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026

Origin

Bowie, MD

Late night in Bowie on Sunday

Local time

1:58 AM

EDT

Current temp

68°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Edgewood, MD

Late night in Edgewood on Sunday

Local time

1:58 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

4 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 8m 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 rather than a high-speed interstate experience on this route. You will navigate via Evergreen Parkway, Collington Road, and North East Crain Highway, which means your focus will be on local surface streets rather than open highway stretches. With 0% of the drive on major interstates, the experience is defined by frequent intersections and turning maneuvers. The route maintains a consistent, steady pace through the Maryland landscape, requiring your full attention as you transition between these specific local roads. It is a practical, utilitarian drive that keeps you engaged behind the wheel from start to finish.

Only 22% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
20 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 13.9 mi on Express Toll Lanes.

How Hard Is This Drive?

8/10

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 early in the drive.

Driving Effort 8/10

Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 49.3 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 0.1 miles (Evergreen Parkway): Navigation decision point; at 1 miles (US 301 / North East Crain Highway): Navigation decision point.

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 1h 8m. Total distance: 49.3 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

1h 8m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.

Scenic Drive

Mostly surface roads route profile with national parks nearby.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 13.9 miles on Express Toll Lanes. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

Expect about $0.41 in tolls one way, starting with Harbor Tunnel Thruway. Most Northeast and Midwest toll agencies accept E-ZPass; in the West and Texas, transponders like TxTag or FasTrak apply. If you do not have a transponder, cashless tolling plates will mail a bill to the vehicle's registered address — usually with a surcharge, so a rental-car toll pass is often cheaper than paying by mail.

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 Edgewood, 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 0.1 miles (Evergreen Parkway): Navigation decision point; at 1 miles (US 301 / North East Crain Highway): Navigation decision point.

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 Edgewood, 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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