Origin
Laurel, MD
Late night in Laurel on Sunday
Local time
1:58 AM
EDT
Current temp
76°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Laurel, 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
24m
Distance
14.7 mi
24 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 23m
★
6 AM
0h 25m
8 AM
0h 29m
10 AM
0h 26m
12 PM
0h 26m
3 PM
0h 26m
5 PM
0h 29m
8 PM
0h 24m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Laurel, MD
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Bowie, MD
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Trip Overview
If you are planning a short excursion within Maryland, the trip from Laurel to Bowie is a straightforward 14.7-mile journey. You can expect to complete this drive in about 24 minutes, making it a perfect candidate for a single-day outing. Budgeting roughly $2 for fuel should cover your needs for the entire distance. Since the route stays entirely within the Northeast region, you will find it to be a familiar, local experience rather than a cross-country haul. It is a highly efficient connection that requires no overnight stops, allowing you maximum flexibility for your schedule.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Laurel Bowie Road | 11.5 mi | 18m |
| Collington Road | 2.4 mi | 4m |
| Fort Meade Road | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Evergreen Parkway | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Gorman Avenue | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Washington Boulevard | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Laurel Bowie Road
— 11.5 mi, about 18m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Laurel, MD and Bowie, MD.
1
Start on this road
123 ft
·
3 sec
·
this road
2
Turn slight left onto US 1
291 ft
·
7 sec
·
Washington Boulevard
3
Turn slight left
243 ft
·
9 sec
4
Turn straight onto MD 198
0.2 mi
·
20 sec
·
Gorman Avenue
5
Continue on MD 198
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
·
Fort Meade Road
6
Turn right onto MD 197
12 mi
·
18 min
·
Laurel Bowie Road
7
Continue on MD 197
2.4 mi
·
4 min
·
Collington Road
Use the left lane.
8
Turn right onto Evergreen Parkway
0.2 mi
·
35 sec
·
Evergreen Parkway
9
Turn right
259 ft
·
20 sec
10
Turn left
110 ft
·
8 sec
11
Arrive at destination
Heads-up: tricky spots
3 of 33 decision points cluster between mile 14.4 and 14.6 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
14.4 mi into trip
|
~23m in
|
Evergreen Parkway
Turn right onto Evergreen Parkway
Navigation decision point
5
14.6 mi into trip
|
~24m in
Turn right
Navigation decision point
4
14.6 mi into trip
|
~24m in
Turn left
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.44 one way
$4.87 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
5 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $2.67 | $5.34 |
| premium | $4.93 | $2.85 | $5.70 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.25 | $6.49 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 5.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 60% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 4.4 | 0 | $1.54 | $0.71 |
| Efficient EV | 3.7 | 0 | $1.29 | $0.59 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 5.9 | 0 | $2.06 | $0.94 |
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
1:58 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
24m 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 that keeps you engaged behind the wheel rather than drifting through a monotonous interstate grind. You will primarily navigate via Laurel Bowie Road, Collington Road, and Fort Meade Road. With a 1% highway share, this route prioritizes local connections over high-speed transit. The longest uninterrupted stretch you will encounter is an 11.5-mile segment on Laurel Bowie Road, which serves as the backbone of your journey. Because the road conditions shift frequently between these segments, stay alert as you navigate the transition between these local thoroughfares.
Only 1% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
11 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 11.5 mi on Laurel Bowie Road.
How Hard Is This Drive?
2/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes around 14.4 miles in near Evergreen Parkway.
Driving Effort
2/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Laurel, MD to Bowie, MD is easy. At 24m with 1% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 14.4 miles (Evergreen Parkway): Navigation decision point; at 14.6 miles: Navigation decision point; at 14.6 miles: Navigation decision point.
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 24m. Total distance: 14.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
24m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (1%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 11.5 miles on Laurel Bowie Road. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
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 14.4 miles (Evergreen Parkway): Navigation decision point; at 14.6 miles: Navigation decision point; at 14.6 miles: Navigation decision point.
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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