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Trip from Bowie, MD to Milford Mill, MD

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Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

54m

Distance

35.4 mi

57 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$6

one way

EV Charging

Good

8 stations

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 13 min
4 AM
0h 50m ★
6 AM
0h 54m
8 AM
1h 3m
10 AM
0h 57m
12 PM
0h 57m
3 PM
0h 58m
5 PM
1h 3m
8 PM
0h 52m

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 Milford Mill, MD, MD

Milford Mill, MD

Connor Scott McManus

Trip Overview

Bowie, MD to Milford Mill, MD is 35.4 miles and takes about 54 minutes via I 97, Baltimore Beltway, and Robert Crain Highway, with a fuel budget near $6 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within Maryland, moving from the Northeast region to the Northeast region. Expect a drive primarily on surface roads, with some highway segments mixed in. It's a straightforward trip for a single day, suitable for those looking for a relatively short commute or a quick regional hop.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
I 97 10 mi 11m
Baltimore Beltway 9.4 mi 12m
Robert Crain Highway 7.1 mi 11m
North East Crain Highway 3.3 mi 5m
North Rolling Road 2 mi 4m
Windsor Mill Road 0.8 mi 1m
Collington Road 0.7 mi 1m
Security Boulevard 0.6 mi 1m
Longest stretch: I 97 — 10 mi, about 11m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Bowie, MD and Milford Mill, 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

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

Take the exit onto I 97

1.1 mi · 1 min · I 97
Exit 17A Toward I 695 West: Baltimore, Towson Use the slight right lane.
9

Merge onto I 695

9.4 mi · 12 min · Baltimore Beltway
Use the straight lane.
10

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 30 sec
Exit 17 Toward MD 122: Woodlawn Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11

Keep slight left at fork

0.3 mi · 41 sec
Toward MD 122 West: Rolling Road, Security Town Center, Security Boulevard Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
12

Turn straight onto MD 122

0.6 mi · 1 min · Security Boulevard
Use the straight lane.
13

Turn right onto North Rolling Road

2.0 mi · 4 min · North Rolling Road
14

Turn slight left onto Windsor Mill Road

0.8 mi · 1 min · Windsor Mill Road
Use the left lane.
15

Turn right onto Mayfield Avenue

0.2 mi · 40 sec · Mayfield Avenue
16

Turn right onto Big Buck Drive

0.4 mi · 1 min · Big Buck Drive
17

Arrive at destination

Big Buck Drive

Where to Stop

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

census designated place in Anne Arundel County, Maryland, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Glen Burnie, MD

18 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

Randallstown, MD

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 35 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Glen Burnie, MD

Meal break

The midpoint is around 17.7 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 13

5 decision points cluster between mile 11.4 and 31.1 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

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.
8
20.4 mi into trip | ~29m in | I 97

Take the exit onto I 97 toward I 695 West: Baltimore, Towson

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the slight right lane. Exit 17A Toward I 695 West: Baltimore, Towson
5
21.4 mi into trip | ~30m in | I 695 / Baltimore Beltway

Merge onto I 695 / Baltimore Beltway

Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight lane.
7
30.8 mi into trip | ~43m in

Take the exit toward MD 122: Woodlawn

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Exit 17 Toward MD 122: Woodlawn
8
31.1 mi into trip | ~44m in

Keep slight left at fork toward MD 122 West: Rolling Road, Security Town Center, Security Boulevard

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the slight left / slight right lanes. Toward MD 122 West: Rolling Road, Security Town...

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$5.87 one way

$11.74 round trip

$4.21/gal 25.4 MPG avg 12 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.61 $6.43 $12.86
premium $4.93 $6.87 $13.73
diesel $5.61 $7.82 $15.63

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$6

Estimated CO2 emission: 12.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 10.6 0 $3.72 $1.70
Efficient EV 8.9 0 $3.10 $1.42
EV Truck/SUV 14.2 0 $4.96 $2.27

Gas CO2

12 kg

EV CO2

4 kg (67% 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 20, 2026

Origin

Bowie, MD

Late night in Bowie on Tuesday

Local time

5:37 AM

EDT

Current temp

42°F

Chance Rain Showers

W 8 mph 8% chance Live forecast

Freeze Warning

Freeze Warning issued April 20 at 2:47AM EDT until April 21 at 9:00AM EDT by NWS Wakefield VA

Freeze Warning

Freeze Warning issued April 20 at 2:25AM EDT until April 21 at 9:00AM EDT by NWS Mount Holly NJ

Destination

Milford Mill, MD

Late night in Milford Mill on Tuesday

Local time

5:37 AM

EDT

Current temp

63°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

21 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

54m on the road

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.

What kind of drive is this?

About 29% of this 35.4-mile route is on highways, specifically I 97 and the Baltimore Beltway. You'll encounter a stretch of about 10 miles on I 97 before transitioning to surface roads. The majority of the drive, however, will be on surface roads, which often means navigating through more developed areas with frequent intersections and varying speed limits.

Only 29% 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: 10 mi on I 97.

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 around 11.4 miles in near I 97.

Driving Effort 8/10

Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a short but busy drive. With 13 decision points packed into just 35.4 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 54m.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 11.4 miles (I 97): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 20.4 miles (I 97): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 21.4 miles (I 695 / Baltimore Beltway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.

Between Bowie, MD and Milford Mill, MD, road signs point toward Towson and Security Town Center.

Towson

20.4 mi in | ~29m | via I 97

Security Town Center

31.1 mi in | ~44m

About the Cities

Starting in Bowie, MD

Full guide →

Founded 1882

Bowie is a suburban bedroom community of Washington, D.C. in Prince George's County, Maryland.

Top landmarks

  • • Belair Mansion — mansion located in Collington, Maryland, United States of America
  • • Bowie Railroad Buildings — railway building and museum in Bowie, Maryland, USA

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 54m. Total distance: 35.4 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

54m 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 10 miles on I 97. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

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 Milford Mill, 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: at 11.4 miles (I 97): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 20.4 miles (I 97): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 21.4 miles (I 695 / Baltimore Beltway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.

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 Milford Mill, 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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