Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
20m
Distance
11.4 mi
18 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Good
5 stations
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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Gambrills, MD
Joachim Hoholm
This short 11.4-mile drive from Bowie to Gambrills, Maryland, will take you about 20 minutes to complete. Primarily using Robert Crain Highway and Annapolis Road, this route is best suited as a quick trip rather than an overnight stay, especially considering it's a single-day recommendation. With an estimated fuel cost of just $2, it's a very budget-friendly option. The drive offers a local feel with frequent turns, making it a straightforward journey within the Northeast region of Maryland. You won't need to worry about extensive planning for this brief excursion.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Robert Crain Highway | 5.7 mi | 9m |
| North East Crain Highway | 3.3 mi | 5m |
| Annapolis Road | 1.2 mi | 2m |
| Collington Road | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Maple Road | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Evergreen Parkway | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Gambrills Road | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Step-by-step road directions between Bowie, MD and Gambrills, MD.
Start on this road
Turn right
Turn left onto Evergreen Parkway
Turn right onto MD 197
Turn left onto US 301
Continue on MD 3; MD 450
Turn sharp left onto MD 175
Turn right onto Gambrills Road
Turn right onto Maple Road
Arrive at destination
5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 11.2 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
Turn right
Navigation decision point
Turn left onto Evergreen Parkway
Navigation decision point
Turn left onto US 301 / North East Crain Highway
Navigation decision point
Turn sharp left onto MD 175 / Annapolis Road
Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach
Turn right onto Maple Road
Navigation decision point
Regular Gas
$1.89 one way
$3.78 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $2.07 | $4.14 |
| premium | $4.93 | $2.21 | $4.42 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $2.52 | $5.03 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 75% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 3.4 | 0 | $1.20 | $0.55 |
| Efficient EV | 2.9 | 0 | $1.00 | $0.46 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 4.6 | 0 | $1.60 | $0.73 |
Gas CO2
4 kg
EV CO2
1 kg (75% 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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Late night in Bowie on Sunday
Local time
3:42 AM
EDT
Current temp
67°F
Isolated Showers And Thunderstorms then Partly Cloudy
Destination
Late night in Gambrills on Sunday
Local time
3:42 AM
EDT
Current temp
73°F
Unavailable
Time zone
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Expect a turn-heavy local drive for this 11.4-mile trip. While there's a 20% highway share, the majority of your time will be spent on local roads like Robert Crain Highway and Annapolis Road. The longest stretch without a significant turn is 5.7 miles on Robert Crain Highway, offering a brief period of more consistent driving before you navigate local intersections. This route feels more like navigating through neighborhoods and commercial areas rather than an open highway cruise.
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive.
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 20m drive. You will face about 7 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
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.
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).
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 20m. Total distance: 11.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
20m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (2%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile with national parks nearby.
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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