Origin
Bowie, MD
Late night in Bowie on Sunday
Local time
12:14 AM
EDT
Current temp
68°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Bowie, MD to Highland, MD
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
40m
Distance
23.6 mi
38 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 38m
★
6 AM
0h 41m
8 AM
0h 48m
10 AM
0h 43m
12 PM
0h 43m
3 PM
0h 44m
5 PM
0h 47m
8 PM
0h 39m
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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Highland, MD
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Trip Overview
This 23.6-mile drive from Bowie to Highland, Maryland, is a short, manageable trip that can easily be completed in about 40 minutes. It's perfect for a single-day excursion, requiring no overnight stays. You'll navigate primarily via Laurel Bowie Road and MD 216, with a smaller portion on 7th Street. The route is characterized by frequent turns, making it a more engaging local drive than a highway cruise. With a budget of around $4 for fuel, this trip is economical. Both Bowie and Highland are located in the Northeast region of Maryland, offering a consistent local experience throughout your journey.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Laurel Bowie Road | 11.5 mi | 18m |
| 7th Street | 4.4 mi | 7m |
| MD 216 | 4.2 mi | 7m |
| Collington Road | 2.4 mi | 4m |
| Talbott Avenue | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Fort Meade Road | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Evergreen Parkway | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Scaggsville Road | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Laurel Bowie Road
— 11.5 mi, about 18m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bowie, MD and Highland, 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
2.4 mi
·
4 min
·
Collington Road
Use the left / straight lanes.
5
Continue on MD 197
11 mi
·
18 min
·
Laurel Bowie Road
Use the straight lane.
6
Turn left onto MD 198
0.3 mi
·
45 sec
·
Fort Meade Road
7
Continue on MD 198
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Talbott Avenue
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
8
Turn right onto MD 216
4.4 mi
·
7 min
·
7th Street
9
Enter roundabout onto MD 216
157 ft
·
2 sec
·
MD 216
10
Continue on MD 216
0.3 mi
·
30 sec
·
MD 216
11
Enter roundabout onto MD 216
165 ft
·
3 sec
·
MD 216
12
Continue on MD 216
0.2 mi
·
17 sec
·
MD 216
13
Enter roundabout onto MD 216
123 ft
·
2 sec
·
MD 216
14
Continue on MD 216
0.1 mi
·
13 sec
·
MD 216
15
Enter roundabout onto MD 216
134 ft
·
2 sec
·
MD 216
16
Continue on MD 216
3.5 mi
·
5 min
·
MD 216
17
Arrive at destination
MD 216
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 85 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 20.1 — 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
5
0.3 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
MD 197 / Collington Road
At end of road, turn left onto MD 197 / Collington Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left / straight lanes.
5
20 mi into trip
|
~34m in
|
MD 216
Enter roundabout onto MD 216
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
5
20.1 mi into trip
|
~35m in
|
MD 216
Enter roundabout onto MD 216
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.91 one way
$7.83 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
8 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $4.29 | $8.57 |
| premium | $4.93 | $4.58 | $9.15 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $5.21 | $10.42 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 8.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 63% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 7.1 | 0 | $2.48 | $1.13 |
| Efficient EV | 5.9 | 0 | $2.07 | $0.94 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 9.4 | 0 | $3.30 | $1.51 |
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
Highland, MD
Late night in Highland on Sunday
Local time
12:14 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
40m 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 for this 23.6-mile journey. Only about 19% of the route involves highway driving, meaning you'll spend most of your time on local roads. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 11.5 miles along Laurel Bowie Road. This means you'll be making frequent adjustments and navigating through familiar community settings rather than cruising on high-speed highways. The road personality shifts as you transition between these different local thoroughfares, demanding your attention with its numerous turns.
Only 19% 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: 11.5 mi on Laurel Bowie Road.
How Hard Is This Drive?
5/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 8 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive.
Driving Effort
5/10
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 23.6 miles you will encounter 8 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 0.3 miles (MD 197 / Collington Road): Lane positioning matters here.
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 40m. Total distance: 23.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
40m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (19%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 11.5 miles on Laurel Bowie Road. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
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 0.3 miles (MD 197 / Collington Road): Lane positioning matters here.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Highland, 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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