Origin
Edmonston, MD
Late night in Edmonston on Sunday
Local time
3:28 AM
EDT
Current temp
78°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Edmonston, 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
20m
Distance
13.5 mi
22 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Fair
4 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 19m
★
6 AM
0h 21m
8 AM
0h 24m
10 AM
0h 22m
12 PM
0h 22m
3 PM
0h 22m
5 PM
0h 24m
8 PM
0h 20m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Edmonston, MD
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Bowie, MD
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Trip Overview
This 13.5-mile drive from Edmonston, MD to Bowie, MD takes about 20 minutes and is easily manageable as a single-day trip. You'll navigate primarily using John Hanson Highway, Landover Road, and Collington Road, with a significant portion on highway. The estimated fuel cost for this journey is around $2, making it an economical option. Given its short distance and straightforward nature, this route is perfect for a quick local excursion without the need for an overnight stay. It's a practical choice for getting between these two Northeast region locations within Maryland.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| John Hanson Highway | 8.7 mi | 10m |
| Landover Road | 1.5 mi | 2m |
| Collington Road | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| Annapolis Road | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| Kenilworth Avenue | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| Edmonston Road | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Evergreen Parkway | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| 52nd Avenue | 0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
John Hanson Highway
— 8.7 mi, about 10m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Edmonston, MD and Bowie, MD.
1
Start on Crittenden Street
94 ft
·
5 sec
·
Crittenden Street
2
Turn right onto 52nd Avenue
0.1 mi
·
31 sec
·
52nd Avenue
3
Turn right onto Decatur Street
424 ft
·
16 sec
·
Decatur Street
4
Turn right onto MD 201
0.5 mi
·
52 sec
·
Kenilworth Avenue
5
Turn left onto Tilden Road
365 ft
·
17 sec
·
Tilden Road
Use the left lane.
6
Turn right onto Edmonston Road
0.2 mi
·
37 sec
·
Edmonston Road
7
At end of road, turn left onto MD 450
0.5 mi
·
45 sec
·
Annapolis Road
8
Continue on MD 450
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Landover Road
9
Take the ramp
134 ft
·
3 sec
Toward US 50: Annapolis, Washington
Use the right lane.
10
Keep slight left at fork
0.4 mi
·
49 sec
Toward US 50 East: Annapolis
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Merge onto US 50
8.7 mi
·
10 min
·
John Hanson Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
50 sec
Exit 11
Toward MD 197: Bowie
Use the slight right lane.
13
Keep slight right at fork
273 ft
·
6 sec
Toward MD 197
Use the left / right lanes.
14
Turn straight onto MD 197
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Collington Road
Use the left lane.
15
Turn right onto Evergreen Parkway
0.2 mi
·
35 sec
·
Evergreen Parkway
16
Turn right
259 ft
·
20 sec
17
Turn left
110 ft
·
8 sec
18
Arrive at destination
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 155 decision points cluster between mile 0.7 and 12.4 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
0.7 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
Tilden Road
Turn left onto Tilden Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
6
2.9 mi into trip
|
~5m in
Take the ramp toward US 50: Annapolis, Washington
Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the right lane.
Toward US 50: Annapolis, Washington
7
2.9 mi into trip
|
~5m in
Keep slight left at fork toward US 50 East: Annapolis
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward US 50 East: Annapolis
7
12 mi into trip
|
~17m 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
7
12.4 mi into trip
|
~18m in
Keep slight right at fork toward MD 197
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the left / right lanes.
Toward MD 197
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.24 one way
$4.48 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
5 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $2.45 | $4.90 |
| premium | $4.93 | $2.62 | $5.24 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $2.98 | $5.96 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 4.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 60% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 4.1 | 0 | $1.42 | $0.65 |
| Efficient EV | 3.4 | 0 | $1.18 | $0.54 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 5.4 | 0 | $1.89 | $0.86 |
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
Bowie, MD
Late night in Bowie on Sunday
Local time
3:28 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
10 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
20m 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 for this 13.5-mile trip. While about 100% of this route involves highways, the character is more of a local, connected drive rather than a long-haul interstate. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 8.7 miles on the John Hanson Highway. This means you'll experience a variety of road types and potential intersections as you transition between major arteries like John Hanson Highway, Landover Road, and Collington Road, keeping you engaged behind the wheel.
Only 1% 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: 8.7 mi on John Hanson 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 0.7 miles in near Tilden Road.
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 15 decision points packed into just 13.5 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 20m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.7 miles (Tilden Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 2.9 miles: Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 2.9 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.
On the drive from Edmonston, MD to Bowie, MD, road signs begin pointing toward Washington along the way.
Washington
2.9 mi in
|
~5m
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 20m. Total distance: 13.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
20m 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 8.7 miles on John Hanson 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 0.7 miles (Tilden Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 2.9 miles: Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 2.9 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. 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 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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