Origin
Stevensville, MD
Late night in Stevensville on Sunday
Local time
2:00 AM
EDT
Current temp
68°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Stevensville, 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
39m
Distance
26.9 mi
43 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Fair
3 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 36m
★
6 AM
0h 39m
8 AM
0h 46m
10 AM
0h 41m
12 PM
0h 41m
3 PM
0h 42m
5 PM
0h 45m
8 PM
0h 37m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Stevensville, MD
Carly Dernetz
Bowie, MD
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Trip Overview
Stevensville, MD to Bowie, MD is 26.9 miles and takes about 39m via Blue Star Memorial Highway and John Hanson Highway, with a fuel budget near $4 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This quick trip stays within the Northeast region and Maryland, making it a convenient local excursion. Given its short distance and duration, this route is ideal for a same-day trip, whether you're heading out for an afternoon or looking for a straightforward connection between these two points. Plan for a drive that is mostly on surface roads with a brief highway segment.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Blue Star Memorial Highway | 12.5 mi | 18m |
| John Hanson Highway | 10.7 mi | 13m |
| US 301 | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| North West Crain Highway | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| Collington Road | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Main Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Business Parkway | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Evergreen Parkway | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Blue Star Memorial Highway
— 12.5 mi, about 18m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Stevensville, MD and Bowie, MD.
1
Start on Ford Court
108 ft
·
7 sec
·
Ford Court
2
Turn right onto East Main Street
138 ft
·
11 sec
·
East Main Street
3
Turn left onto Love Point Road
458 ft
·
17 sec
·
Love Point Road
4
Turn right onto MD 18
0.2 mi
·
37 sec
·
Main Street
5
Turn left onto MD 8
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
·
Business Parkway
6
Take the ramp
0.4 mi
·
45 sec
7
Merge onto US 50; US 301
12 mi
·
18 min
·
Blue Star Memorial Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Continue on US 50; US 301; MD 2
11 mi
·
13 min
·
John Hanson Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
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.
10
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.
11
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.
12
Merge onto US 301
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
North West Crain Highway
13
Turn right onto MD 197
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Collington Road
Use the left lane.
14
Turn left onto Evergreen Parkway
0.2 mi
·
39 sec
·
Evergreen Parkway
15
Turn right
259 ft
·
20 sec
16
Turn left
110 ft
·
8 sec
17
Arrive at destination
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 135 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 24.7 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
East Main Street
Turn right onto East Main Street
Navigation decision point
5
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Love Point Road
Turn left onto Love Point Road
Navigation decision point
8
24.1 mi into trip
|
~33m 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
24.3 mi into trip
|
~33m 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
24.7 mi into trip
|
~34m 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
$4.46 one way
$8.92 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
9 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $4.88 | $9.77 |
| premium | $4.93 | $5.22 | $10.43 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $5.94 | $11.88 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 9.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 8.1 | 0 | $2.82 | $1.29 |
| Efficient EV | 6.7 | 0 | $2.35 | $1.08 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 10.8 | 0 | $3.77 | $1.72 |
Gas CO2
9 kg
EV CO2
3 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
2:00 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
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
39m 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?
You'll spend most of your time on local roads, with only about 20% of the 26.9 miles on highways like the Blue Star Memorial Highway and John Hanson Highway. The longest stretch you'll encounter on a highway is 12.5 miles on the Blue Star Memorial Highway before transitioning to surface streets. Expect a consistent pace with frequent intersections and traffic signals as you navigate through built-up areas.
Only 5% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
17 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 12.5 mi on Blue Star Memorial Highway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
9/10
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 early in the drive near East Main Street.
Driving Effort
9/10
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 13 decision points packed into just 26.9 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 39m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (East Main Street): Navigation decision point; near the start (Love Point Road): Navigation decision point; at 24.1 miles (US 301): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
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 Stevensville, MD to Bowie, MD, road signs begin pointing toward Richmond along the way.
Richmond
24.1 mi in
|
~33m
|
via US 301
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 39m. Total distance: 26.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
39m 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 12.5 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: near the start (East Main Street): Navigation decision point; near the start (Love Point Road): Navigation decision point; at 24.1 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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