Origin
Derwood, MD
Late night in Derwood on Sunday
Local time
3:41 AM
EDT
Current temp
76°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Derwood, 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
50m
Distance
34.3 mi
55 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$6
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 46m
★
6 AM
0h 50m
8 AM
0h 58m
10 AM
0h 53m
12 PM
0h 52m
3 PM
0h 53m
5 PM
0h 58m
8 PM
0h 48m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Derwood, MD
Jonathan Borba
Bowie, MD
Wikimedia Commons
Trip Overview
This 34.3-mile drive from Derwood, MD to Bowie, MD is a straightforward, single-day trip that can be completed in about 50 minutes. The route relies heavily on major roadways, with 100% of the journey on highways, including the Intercounty Connector, Capital Beltway, and John Hanson Highway. With a projected fuel cost of just $6, this is an economical option for a quick excursion. Given its short duration and minimal stops, it's ideal for a day trip, allowing you to reach your destination without needing an overnight stay. You'll be traveling within the Northeast region for the entirety of this drive.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Intercounty Connector | 10.2 mi | 12m |
| Capital Beltway | 8.8 mi | 11m |
| John Hanson Highway | 5.7 mi | 6m |
| New Hampshire Avenue | 5.1 mi | 9m |
| Metro Access Road | 1 mi | 2m |
| Collington Road | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| Evergreen Parkway | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Chieftain Avenue | 0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Intercounty Connector
— 10.2 mi, about 12m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Derwood, MD and Bowie, MD.
1
Start on Derwood Road
46 ft
·
2 sec
·
Derwood Road
2
Continue on Chieftain Avenue
0.1 mi
·
28 sec
·
Chieftain Avenue
3
Turn left onto Yellowstone Way
348 ft
·
17 sec
·
Yellowstone Way
4
Turn right onto Redland Road
409 ft
·
12 sec
·
Redland Road
5
Turn left onto Metro Access Road
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Metro Access Road
Toward I 370, I 70: Shady Grove Road
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Keep slight right at fork
0.3 mi
·
37 sec
Toward MD 200 Toll East
Use the slight right lane.
7
Merge onto MD 200 Toll
10 mi
·
12 min
·
Intercounty Connector
8
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
Exit 13
Toward MD 650: Ashton, White Oak
Use the slight right lane.
9
Keep slight right at fork
361 ft
·
8 sec
Toward MD 650 South: White Oak
Use the left / right lanes.
10
Turn straight onto MD 650
5.1 mi
·
9 min
·
New Hampshire Avenue
Use the left lane.
11
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
Toward I 495 East: Baltimore, College Park
Use the right lane.
12
Merge onto I 495
8.8 mi
·
11 min
·
Capital Beltway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Take the exit
1.0 mi
·
2 min
Exit 19A
Toward US 50 East: Annapolis
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14
Merge onto US 50
5.7 mi
·
6 min
·
John Hanson Highway
15
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
50 sec
Exit 11
Toward MD 197: Bowie
Use the slight right lane.
16
Keep slight right at fork
273 ft
·
6 sec
Toward MD 197
Use the left / right lanes.
17
Turn straight onto MD 197
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Collington Road
Use the left lane.
18
Turn right onto Evergreen Parkway
0.2 mi
·
35 sec
·
Evergreen Parkway
19
Turn right
259 ft
·
20 sec
20
Turn left
110 ft
·
8 sec
21
Arrive at destination
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
17 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 34 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 17.1 miles from Derwood, 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 185 decision points cluster between mile 1.3 and 32.8 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
7
1.3 mi into trip
|
~3m in
Keep slight right at fork toward MD 200 Toll East
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Toward MD 200 Toll East
8
11.7 mi into trip
|
~16m in
Take the exit toward MD 650: Ashton, White Oak
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 13
Toward MD 650: Ashton, White Oak
8
12 mi into trip
|
~16m in
Keep slight right at fork toward MD 650 South: White Oak
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the left / right lanes.
Toward MD 650 South: White Oak
7
26.1 mi into trip
|
~37m in
Take the exit toward US 50 East: Annapolis
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 19A
Toward US 50 East: Annapolis
7
32.8 mi into trip
|
~46m in
Take the exit toward MD 197: Bowie
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 11
Toward MD 197: Bowie
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$5.69 one way
$11.37 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
12 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $6.23 | $12.46 |
| premium | $4.93 | $6.65 | $13.30 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $7.57 | $15.15 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$6
Estimated CO2 emission: 12 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 | 10.3 | 0 | $3.60 | $1.65 |
| Efficient EV | 8.6 | 0 | $3.00 | $1.37 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 13.7 | 0 | $4.80 | $2.20 |
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.
Destination
Bowie, MD
Late night in Bowie on Sunday
Local time
3:41 AM
EDT
Current temp
68°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
50m 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 'turn-heavy local drive' feel, even though the majority of the route utilizes highways. While 100% of this trip is on highways, it's not a monotonous interstate experience. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 10.2 miles on the Intercounty Connector, suggesting a dynamic journey with frequent transitions between different major roads. This means you'll be actively navigating rather than simply cruising on a single highway for an extended period, keeping you engaged behind the wheel.
Only 1% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
21 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 10.2 mi on Intercounty Connector.
How Hard Is This Drive?
10/10
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 1.3 miles in.
Driving Effort
10/10
Focused - lots of decisions in a short distance, but it is over quickly
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 18 decision points packed into just 34.3 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 50m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 1.3 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 11.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 12 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. 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.
Between Derwood, MD and Bowie, MD, road signs point toward White Oak and College Park.
White Oak
11.7 mi in
|
~16m
College Park
17.2 mi in
|
~26m
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 50m. Total distance: 34.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
50m 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 10.2 miles on Intercounty Connector. 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 1.3 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 11.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 12 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes — Chesapeake & Ohio Canal National Historical Park, Potomac Heritage National Scenic Trail and Monocacy National Battlefield. 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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