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Trip from Chestertown, MD to Bowie, MD

Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

1h 25m

Distance

58.8 mi

95 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$10

one way

EV Charging

Fair

2 stations

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 19 min
4 AM
1h 19m ★
6 AM
1h 25m
8 AM
1h 38m
10 AM
1h 30m
12 PM
1h 28m
3 PM
1h 30m
5 PM
1h 38m
8 PM
1h 21m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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town in Maryland, United States

Chestertown, MD

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city in Prince George's County, Maryland, United States

Bowie, MD

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Trip Overview

This 58.7-mile drive from Chestertown, MD, to Bowie, MD, is designed for a single day, taking approximately 1 hour and 8 minutes to complete. You'll primarily navigate local roads, with no highway driving involved, suggesting a more relaxed pace. The estimated fuel cost for this trip is around $10, making it an economical option. This route stays within the Northeast region, specifically within Maryland. Given its short duration and local road nature, it's perfectly suited for a day trip, allowing for flexibility and minimal planning.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Blue Star Memorial Highway 27 mi 38m
Church Hill Road 14.9 mi 22m
John Hanson Highway 10.7 mi 13m
Centreville Road 1.8 mi 2m
US 301 0.9 mi 1m
North West Crain Highway 0.8 mi 1m
North Liberty Street 0.8 mi 1m
Collington Road 0.7 mi 1m
Longest stretch: Blue Star Memorial Highway — 27 mi, about 38m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Chestertown, MD and Bowie, MD.

1

Start on MD 289

0.1 mi · 26 sec · South Cross Street
2

Turn right onto MD 213

0.2 mi · 20 sec · Maple Avenue
3

Continue on MD 213

0.1 mi · 13 sec · Chestertown Church Hill Road
4

Continue on MD 213

15 mi · 22 min · Church Hill Road
5

Continue on MD 213

0.8 mi · 1 min · North Liberty Street
6

Continue on MD 213

1.8 mi · 2 min · Centreville Road
7

Take the ramp

0.3 mi · 37 sec
Toward US 301 South
8

Merge onto US 301

27 mi · 38 min · Blue Star Memorial Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9

Continue on US 50; US 301; MD 2

11 mi · 13 min · John Hanson Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10

Take the exit onto US 301

0.2 mi · 14 sec · US 301
Exit 13A-B-C Toward MD 3, US 301: Crofton, Richmond Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11

Keep slight left at fork onto US 301

0.4 mi · 34 sec · US 301
Exit 13A Toward US 301 South: Richmond Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12

Keep slight right at fork onto US 301

0.3 mi · 41 sec · US 301
Exit 13A Toward US 301 South: Richmond Use the right lane.
13

Merge onto US 301

0.8 mi · 1 min · North West Crain Highway
14

Turn right onto MD 197

0.7 mi · 1 min · Collington Road
Use the left lane.
15

Turn left onto Evergreen Parkway

0.2 mi · 39 sec · Evergreen Parkway
16

Turn right

259 ft · 20 sec
17

Turn left

110 ft · 8 sec
18

Arrive at destination

Where to Stop

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

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Grasonville, MD

29 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

Kingstown, MD

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 13 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Stevensville, MD

Meal break

The midpoint is around 29.4 miles from Chestertown, 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 11

5 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 56.6 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

5
0.1 mi into trip | ~0m in | MD 213 / Maple Avenue

Turn right onto MD 213 / Maple Avenue

Navigation decision point

5
18 mi into trip | ~27m in

Take the ramp toward US 301 South

Navigation decision point

Toward US 301 South
8
56 mi into trip | ~1h 19m in | US 301

Take the exit onto US 301 toward MD 3, US 301: Crofton, Richmond

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

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Exit 13A-B-C Toward MD 3, US 301: Crofton, Richmond
8
56.2 mi into trip | ~1h 19m in | US 301

Keep slight left at fork onto US 301 toward US 301 South: Richmond

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Exit 13A Toward US 301 South: Richmond
8
56.6 mi into trip | ~1h 20m in | US 301

Keep slight right at fork onto US 301 toward US 301 South: Richmond

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the right lane. Exit 13A Toward US 301 South: Richmond

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$9.75 one way

$19.50 round trip

$4.21/gal 25.4 MPG avg 21 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.61 $10.68 $21.35
premium $4.93 $11.40 $22.81
diesel $5.61 $12.98 $25.96

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$10

Estimated CO2 emission: 20.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 17.6 0 $6.17 $2.82
Efficient EV 14.7 0 $5.15 $2.35
EV Truck/SUV 23.5 0 $8.23 $3.76

Gas CO2

21 kg

EV CO2

7 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 18, 2026

Origin

Chestertown, MD

Late night in Chestertown on Sunday

Local time

3:44 AM

EDT

Current temp

75°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Bowie, MD

Late night in Bowie on Sunday

Local time

3:44 AM

EDT

Current temp

79°F

Sunny

SE 5 to 13 mph 2% chance 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

4 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

1h 25m 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?

Expect a turn-heavy local drive on this route, covering 58.7 miles without any highway segments. The journey unfolds primarily along Maple Avenue, Chestertown Church Hill Road, and Church Hill Road. Since there's no highway share, you won't experience long stretches of high-speed travel. Instead, the road's character is defined by its frequent turns and transitions, characteristic of navigating through smaller communities and rural landscapes. This driving profile means you'll be more engaged with the road, making the 1 hour and 8-minute duration feel varied.

Only 2% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
18 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 27 mi on Blue Star Memorial Highway.

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 0.1 miles in near MD 213 / Maple Avenue.

Driving Effort 8/10

Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 58.8 miles you will encounter 11 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: at 0.1 miles (MD 213 / Maple Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 18 miles: Navigation decision point; at 56 miles (US 301): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

About the Cities

Arriving 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 1h 25m. Total distance: 58.8 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

1h 25m 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 27 miles on Blue Star Memorial Highway. 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 0.1 miles (MD 213 / Maple Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 18 miles: Navigation decision point; at 56 miles (US 301): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

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 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, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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