Origin
Lusby, MD
Morning in Lusby on Tuesday
Local time
11:18 AM
EDT
Current temp
52°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Lusby, 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
1h 6m
Distance
45.9 mi
74 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$8
one way
EV Charging
Fair
4 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 2m
★
6 AM
1h 7m
8 AM
1h 18m
10 AM
1h 11m
12 PM
1h 10m
3 PM
1h 11m
5 PM
1h 17m
8 PM
1h 4m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Lusby, MD
Jonathan Borba
Bowie, MD
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Trip Overview
Embarking on a journey from Lusby, MD to Bowie, MD covers a distance of 45.6 miles and is estimated to take around 55 minutes to complete. This drive is easily manageable as a day trip, so an overnight stay isn't necessary. With a projected fuel cost of approximately $8, it's an affordable excursion. The route primarily utilizes local roads like South Solomons Island Road and North Solomons Island Road, transitioning to Southern Maryland Boulevard. Both your origin and destination are located in the Northeast region, keeping you within familiar territory. Expect a driving experience characterized by frequent turns rather than long stretches of highway.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| South Solomons Island Road | 12.4 mi | 17m |
| Southern Maryland Boulevard | 10.2 mi | 14m |
| North Solomons Island Road | 9 mi | 13m |
| South East Crain Highway | 7.4 mi | 10m |
| Stephanie Roper Highway | 4 mi | 5m |
| Crain Highway | 1.3 mi | 1m |
| Collington Road | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Evergreen Parkway | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
South Solomons Island Road
— 12.4 mi, about 17m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lusby, MD and Bowie, MD.
1
Start on MD 765
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
·
Pardoe Road
2
Turn left onto MD 2; MD 4
12 mi
·
17 min
·
South Solomons Island Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
3
Continue on MD 2; MD 4
9.0 mi
·
13 min
·
North Solomons Island Road
Use the left / straight lanes.
4
Continue on MD 4
10 mi
·
14 min
·
Southern Maryland Boulevard
Use the straight lane.
5
Continue on MD 4
4.0 mi
·
5 min
·
Stephanie Roper Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
1 min
Toward US 301 North: Baltimore
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Merge onto US 301
1.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Crain Highway
8
Continue on US 301
7.4 mi
·
10 min
·
South East Crain Highway
Use the straight lane.
9
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
Toward MD 197 North
Use the slight left lane.
10
Turn straight onto MD 197
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Collington Road
Use the left lane.
11
Turn left onto Evergreen Parkway
0.2 mi
·
39 sec
·
Evergreen Parkway
12
Turn right
259 ft
·
20 sec
13
Turn left
110 ft
·
8 sec
14
Arrive at destination
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
23 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 10 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 22.9 miles from Lusby, 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 85 decision points cluster between mile 0.2 and 45.8 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
0.2 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
MD 2; MD 4 / South Solomons Island Road
Turn left onto MD 2; MD 4 / South Solomons Island Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
6
35.7 mi into trip
|
~50m in
Take the exit toward US 301 North: Baltimore
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward US 301 North: Baltimore
6
44.8 mi into trip
|
~1h 4m in
Take the exit toward MD 197 North
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left lane.
Toward MD 197 North
4
45.6 mi into trip
|
~1h 5m in
|
Evergreen Parkway
Turn left onto Evergreen Parkway
Navigation decision point
5
45.8 mi into trip
|
~1h 6m in
Turn right
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$7.61 one way
$15.22 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
16 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $8.33 | $16.67 |
| premium | $4.93 | $8.90 | $17.80 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $10.13 | $20.27 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$8
Estimated CO2 emission: 16.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 69% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 13.8 | 0 | $4.82 | $2.20 |
| Efficient EV | 11.5 | 0 | $4.02 | $1.84 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 18.4 | 0 | $6.43 | $2.94 |
Gas CO2
16 kg
EV CO2
5 kg (69% 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
Morning in Bowie on Tuesday
Local time
11:18 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
13 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 6m 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?
This drive offers a 'turn-heavy local drive' profile, meaning you'll be navigating a series of turns and intersections for most of the 45.6 miles. With 0% highway share, you won't encounter any high-speed interstate travel. The longest uninterrupted stretch isn't noted, suggesting a continuous engagement with local traffic patterns. As you transition from South Solomons Island Road to North Solomons Island Road and finally to Southern Maryland Boulevard, the road character remains consistent as a local route, offering a grounded, in-town driving experience throughout the 55-minute journey.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
14 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 12.4 mi on South Solomons Island Road.
How Hard Is This Drive?
5/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 8 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.2 miles in near MD 2; MD 4 / South Solomons Island Road.
Driving Effort
5/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 45.9 miles you will encounter 8 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 0.2 miles (MD 2; MD 4 / South Solomons Island Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 35.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 44.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
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 1h 6m. Total distance: 45.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 6m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 12.4 miles on South Solomons Island 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 0.2 miles (MD 2; MD 4 / South Solomons Island Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 35.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 44.8 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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