Origin
Butcher's Hill, MD
Late night in Butcher's Hill on Tuesday
Local time
4:50 AM
EDT
Current temp
73°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Butcher's Hill, MD to Bowie, MD
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
47m
Distance
30.3 mi
49 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 43m
★
6 AM
0h 47m
8 AM
0h 55m
10 AM
0h 50m
12 PM
0h 49m
3 PM
0h 50m
5 PM
0h 55m
8 PM
0h 45m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Butcher's Hill, MD
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Bowie, MD
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Trip Overview
This relatively short 30.3-mile drive from Butcher's Hill to Bowie, Maryland, is designed for a single day, taking approximately 47 minutes to complete. You'll primarily navigate via MD 3 and I-97, with a significant portion on the Baltimore-Washington Parkway, making it a largely highway-focused experience. With an estimated fuel cost of around $5, this trip is quite budget-friendly for a quick excursion. Given its brevity and the nature of the roads, it's an easy journey that doesn't require an overnight stay. Both your origin and destination are within the Northeast region, keeping the travel context consistent.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| MD 3 | 10.8 mi | 16m |
| I 97 | 8.9 mi | 10m |
| Baltimore-Washington Parkway | 4.1 mi | 5m |
| East Lombard Street | 1.6 mi | 5m |
| Baltimore Beltway | 1.3 mi | 1m |
| Russell Street | 1 mi | 2m |
| Collington Road | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| East Pratt Street | 0.3 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
MD 3
— 10.8 mi, about 16m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Butcher's Hill, MD and Bowie, MD.
1
Start on East Pratt Street
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
East Pratt Street
2
Turn right onto South Broadway
414 ft
·
19 sec
·
South Broadway
3
Turn left onto East Lombard Street
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
East Lombard Street
4
Keep slight left at fork onto East Lombard Street
1.1 mi
·
3 min
·
East Lombard Street
Use the left / straight lanes.
5
Turn left onto MD 295
0.2 mi
·
20 sec
·
South Greene Street
6
Continue on MD 295
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Russell Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
7
Turn straight onto MD 295
4.1 mi
·
5 min
·
Baltimore-Washington Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
Toward I 695 East: Glen Burnie
Use the right lane.
9
Merge onto I 695
1.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Baltimore Beltway
10
Take the exit
0.8 mi
·
1 min
Exit 4
Toward I 97 South: Annapolis, Bay Bridge
Use the slight left lane.
11
Continue on I 97
8.9 mi
·
10 min
·
I 97
Use the straight lane.
12
Keep slight right at fork onto MD 3
11 mi
·
16 min
·
MD 3
Toward MD 32 West, MD 3 South: Bowie, Crofton
Use the left lane.
13
Turn right onto MD 197
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Collington Road
Use the left lane.
14
Turn left onto Evergreen Parkway
0.2 mi
·
39 sec
·
Evergreen Parkway
15
Turn right
259 ft
·
20 sec
16
Turn left
110 ft
·
8 sec
17
Arrive at destination
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
15 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
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 30 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 15.2 miles from Butcher's Hill, 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 135 decision points cluster between mile 0.3 and 18.6 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0.3 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
South Broadway
Turn right onto South Broadway
Navigation decision point
6
0.9 mi into trip
|
~2m in
|
East Lombard Street
Keep slight left at fork onto East Lombard Street
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the left / straight lanes.
6
7.3 mi into trip
|
~14m in
Take the exit toward I 695 East: Glen Burnie
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Toward I 695 East: Glen Burnie
8
8.9 mi into trip
|
~16m in
Take the exit toward I 97 South: Annapolis, Bay Bridge
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight left lane.
Exit 4
Toward I 97 South: Annapolis, Bay Bridge
8
18.6 mi into trip
|
~28m in
|
MD 3
Keep slight right at fork onto MD 3 toward MD 32 West, MD 3 South: Bowie, Crofton
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the left lane.
Toward MD 32 West, MD 3 South: Bowie, Crofton
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$5.02 one way
$10.05 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
11 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $5.50 | $11.00 |
| premium | $4.93 | $5.88 | $11.75 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $6.69 | $13.38 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 10.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 9.1 | 0 | $3.18 | $1.45 |
| Efficient EV | 7.6 | 0 | $2.65 | $1.21 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 12.1 | 0 | $4.24 | $1.94 |
Gas CO2
11 kg
EV CO2
4 kg (64% 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
Bowie, MD
Late night in Bowie on Tuesday
Local time
4:50 AM
EDT
Current temp
65°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 cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
47m 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 drive that is 79% highway, offering a brisk pace for most of your 30.3 miles. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 10.8 miles on MD 3, so you'll experience a good amount of continuous travel. The Baltimore-Washington Parkway provides a more park-like setting compared to a typical interstate, though the overall profile leans heavily towards efficient highway travel rather than winding scenic byways. This route prioritizes getting you to your destination smoothly and efficiently.
79% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
17 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 10.8 mi on MD 3.
How Hard Is This Drive?
8/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on MD 3 and I 97. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.3 miles in near South Broadway.
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 30.3 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 47m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.3 miles (South Broadway): Navigation decision point; at 0.9 miles (East Lombard Street): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 7.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. 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.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Butcher's Hill, MD to Bowie, MD, road signs begin pointing toward Crofton along the way.
Crofton
18.6 mi in
|
~28m
|
via MD 3
About the Cities
Arriving 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 47m. Total distance: 30.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
47m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (79%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 10.8 miles on MD 3. 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 Bowie, 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 0.3 miles (South Broadway): Navigation decision point; at 0.9 miles (East Lombard Street): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 7.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Bowie, 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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