Origin
Woodlawn, MD
Late night in Woodlawn on Tuesday
Local time
5:13 AM
EDT
Current temp
67°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Woodlawn, 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
15m
Distance
9.8 mi
16 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 14m
★
6 AM
0h 15m
8 AM
0h 18m
10 AM
0h 16m
12 PM
0h 16m
3 PM
0h 17m
5 PM
0h 18m
8 PM
0h 15m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Woodlawn, MD
Phil Evenden
Bowie, MD
Wikimedia Commons
Trip Overview
This short, 9.8-mile drive from Woodlawn, MD to Bowie, MD will take you about 15 minutes to complete. It's best suited as a single-day trip, requiring no overnight stays. You'll primarily navigate via John Hanson Highway, Collington Road, and Veterans Parkway, with a significant portion on highways. Expect a modest fuel cost of around $2 for this journey. This route is a straightforward local connection within the Northeast region, ideal for a quick transit.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| John Hanson Highway | 7 mi | 8m |
| Collington Road | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| Veterans Parkway | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Gallatin Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Evergreen Parkway | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| 72nd Avenue | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| Annapolis Road | 0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
John Hanson Highway
— 7 mi, about 8m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Woodlawn, MD and Bowie, MD.
1
Start on 72nd Avenue
0.1 mi
·
34 sec
·
72nd Avenue
2
Turn right onto Gallatin Street
0.2 mi
·
50 sec
·
Gallatin Street
3
At end of road, turn left onto MD 450
0.1 mi
·
23 sec
·
Annapolis Road
4
Turn right onto MD 410
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Veterans Parkway
Use the straight / right lanes.
5
Turn left
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
Toward US 50 East: Annapolis
6
Merge onto US 50
7.0 mi
·
8 min
·
John Hanson Highway
7
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
50 sec
Exit 11
Toward MD 197: Bowie
Use the slight right lane.
8
Keep slight right at fork
273 ft
·
6 sec
Toward MD 197
Use the left / right lanes.
9
Turn straight onto MD 197
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Collington Road
Use the left lane.
10
Turn right onto Evergreen Parkway
0.2 mi
·
35 sec
·
Evergreen Parkway
11
Turn right
259 ft
·
20 sec
12
Turn left
110 ft
·
8 sec
13
Arrive at destination
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 115 decision points cluster between mile 0.5 and 9.8 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
0.5 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
MD 410 / Veterans Parkway
Turn right onto MD 410 / Veterans Parkway
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
5
1.1 mi into trip
|
~3m in
Turn left toward US 50 East: Annapolis
Navigation decision point
Toward US 50 East: Annapolis
7
8.3 mi into trip
|
~11m 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
8.7 mi into trip
|
~12m 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
5
9.8 mi into trip
|
~15m in
Turn right
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.62 one way
$3.25 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
3 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $1.78 | $3.56 |
| premium | $4.93 | $1.90 | $3.80 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $2.16 | $4.33 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 3.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 2.9 | 0 | $1.03 | $0.47 |
| Efficient EV | 2.5 | 0 | $0.86 | $0.39 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 3.9 | 0 | $1.37 | $0.63 |
Gas CO2
3 kg
EV CO2
1 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 Tuesday
Local time
5:13 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
2 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
15m 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 route is characterized as a 'turn-heavy local drive,' meaning you'll encounter frequent intersections and changes in direction. While 9% of the drive is on highways, the longest uninterrupted stretch is 7 miles on John Hanson Highway. The overall profile suggests a mix of faster highway segments giving way to more involved local road navigation as you approach your destination. You'll experience a dynamic driving experience with plenty of opportunities to adjust your course.
Only 9% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
13 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 7 mi on John Hanson Highway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
6/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 11 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.5 miles in near MD 410 / Veterans Parkway.
Driving Effort
6/10
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 9.8 miles you will encounter 11 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 0.5 miles (MD 410 / Veterans Parkway): Lane positioning matters here; at 1.1 miles: Navigation decision point; at 8.3 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 15m. Total distance: 9.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
15m 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 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 0.5 miles (MD 410 / Veterans Parkway): Lane positioning matters here; at 1.1 miles: Navigation decision point; at 8.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. 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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