Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
23m
Distance
13 mi
21 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
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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Londontowne, MD
Jonathan Borba
Bowie, MD to Londontowne, MD is 13 miles and takes about 23 minutes via Central Avenue/Davidsonville Road/John Hanson Highway, with a fuel budget near $2 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within the Northeast region, primarily in Maryland. Expect a local drive with frequent turns, making it a straightforward journey for a quick errand or a short hop between towns. Given its brevity, this route is ideal for a same-day excursion, allowing for plenty of flexibility in your schedule.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Central Avenue | 3.6 mi | 6m |
| Davidsonville Road | 3 mi | 5m |
| John Hanson Highway | 2.4 mi | 2m |
| Collington Road | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| US 301 | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Stepneys Lane | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| North East Crain Highway | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| Londontown Road | 0.4 mi | 1m |
Step-by-step road directions between Bowie, MD and Londontowne, MD.
Start on this road
Turn right
Turn left onto Evergreen Parkway
Turn right onto MD 197
Turn left onto US 301
Take the exit onto US 301
Keep slight right at fork onto US 301
Merge onto US 50; US 301
Take the exit
Keep slight right at fork
Turn straight onto MD 424
Turn left onto MD 214
Turn left onto Stepneys Lane
Continue on Londontown Road
Turn right onto Tacoma Road
Arrive at destination
5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 5.2 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
Turn right
Navigation decision point
Take the exit onto US 301 toward US 50, US 301: Annapolis, Washington
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Keep slight right at fork onto US 301 toward US 50 East, US 301 North: Annapolis
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Take the exit toward MD 424: Davidsonville, Crofton
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Keep slight right at fork toward MD 424 South: Davidsonville Road, Davidsonville
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Regular Gas
$2.16 one way
$4.31 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $2.36 | $4.72 |
| premium | $4.93 | $2.52 | $5.04 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $2.87 | $5.74 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 4.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 60% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 3.9 | 0 | $1.37 | $0.62 |
| Efficient EV | 3.3 | 0 | $1.14 | $0.52 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 5.2 | 0 | $1.82 | $0.83 |
Gas CO2
5 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (60% 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
3:35 AM
EDT
Current temp
81°F
Mostly Sunny
Destination
Late night in Londontowne on Sunday
Local time
3:35 AM
EDT
Current temp
74°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.
This route is characterized by its 'turn-heavy local drive' profile, meaning you'll be navigating a series of turns rather than cruising on a straight highway. With only a 7% highway share, most of your journey will be on local roads. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 3.6 miles on Central Avenue. Be prepared for a dynamic driving experience as you transition between different local roads like Davidsonville Road and segments of the John Hanson Highway.
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.
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 12 decision points packed into just 13 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 23m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start: Navigation decision point; at 1.5 miles (US 301): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 1.6 miles (US 301): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Bowie, MD and Londontowne, MD, road signs point toward Washington, Crofton and Davidsonville.
Washington
Crofton
Davidsonville
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 23m. Total distance: 13 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
23m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
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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