Origin
Bowie, MD
Late night in Bowie on Sunday
Local time
3:28 AM
EDT
Current temp
68°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Bowie, MD to Marlton, MD
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
14.8 mi
24 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 21m
★
6 AM
0h 23m
8 AM
0h 27m
10 AM
0h 25m
12 PM
0h 24m
3 PM
0h 25m
5 PM
0h 27m
8 PM
0h 22m
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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Trip Overview
This short 14.8-mile drive from Bowie, MD to Marlton, MD will take you about 23 minutes to complete. It's a straightforward trip, perfect for a single day, and won't require an overnight stay. You'll primarily travel on North West Crain Highway and Crain Highway, with a brief portion on Trumps Hill Road. With a projected fuel cost of only $2, this is a very budget-friendly excursion. The overall feel is a turn-heavy local drive, so expect to navigate several intersections rather than cruise on open highways. Both your origin and destination are within the Northeast region, keeping the travel consistent.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| North West Crain Highway | 7.5 mi | 10m |
| Crain Highway | 5.4 mi | 7m |
| Trumps Hill Road | 0.8 mi | 2m |
| Collington Road | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| Croom Road | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Evergreen Parkway | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| North Marlton Avenue | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
North West Crain Highway
— 7.5 mi, about 10m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bowie, MD and Marlton, 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
7.5 mi
·
10 min
·
North West Crain Highway
Use the straight lane.
6
Continue on US 301
5.4 mi
·
7 min
·
Crain Highway
Use the straight lane.
7
Turn left onto MD 382
0.3 mi
·
31 sec
·
Croom Road
8
Turn right onto Trumps Hill Road
0.8 mi
·
2 min
·
Trumps Hill Road
9
Turn left onto North Marlton Avenue
422 ft
·
18 sec
·
North Marlton Avenue
10
Arrive at destination
North Marlton Avenue
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 75 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 14.8 — 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
3
0.3 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
MD 197 / Collington Road
Turn right onto MD 197 / Collington Road
Navigation decision point
4
0.9 mi into trip
|
~2m in
|
US 301 / North West Crain Highway
Turn right onto US 301 / North West Crain Highway
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
4
14.8 mi into trip
|
~22m in
|
North Marlton Avenue
Turn left onto North Marlton Avenue
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.45 one way
$4.91 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
5 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $2.69 | $5.37 |
| premium | $4.93 | $2.87 | $5.74 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.27 | $6.54 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 5.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 60% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 4.4 | 0 | $1.55 | $0.71 |
| Efficient EV | 3.7 | 0 | $1.30 | $0.59 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 5.9 | 0 | $2.07 | $0.95 |
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.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Marlton, MD
Late night in Marlton on Sunday
Local time
3:28 AM
EDT
Current temp
74°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
6 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
23m 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 local driving experience on this route, characterized by frequent turns rather than long, uninterrupted stretches. The 'turn-heavy local drive' profile means you'll be actively navigating intersections for much of the 14.8 miles. While the highway share is 100%, this refers to the fact that it's all on paved roads, not necessarily high-speed divided highways. The longest continuous section you'll encounter is 7.5 miles on North West Crain Highway. The road will likely change character as you move through different local areas, so stay alert.
Only 1% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
10 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 7.5 mi on North West Crain Highway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
3/10
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.
Driving Effort
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 23m 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 0.3 miles (MD 197 / Collington Road): 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 23m. Total distance: 14.8 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.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (1%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 7.5 miles on North West Crain Highway. 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): 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 Marlton, 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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