How far is Accokeek, MD from Bowie, MD?
The driving distance from Accokeek, MD to Bowie, MD is about 33.7 miles (54.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 43m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 24.9 miles (40 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 27m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Halfway Point
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Town in Prince George's County, Maryland, United States
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Accokeek and Bowie.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Accokeek and Bowie.
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Start on the route
628 ft · 47 sec
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Turn right onto Livingston Road
1.5 km · 2 min · Livingston Road
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Turn left onto Indian Head Highway
7.1 mi · 10 min · Indian Head Highway
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Turn right onto Palmer Road
1.4 mi · 2 min · Palmer Road
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Continue on Tucker Road
1.3 mi · 2 min · Tucker Road
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Continue on Allentown Road
5.6 mi · 10 min · Allentown Road
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Take the ramp slight left toward I 95 North, I 495 North: Baltimore, College Park
1130 ft · 28 sec
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Merge slight left onto Capital Beltway
8.4 mi · 11 min · Capital Beltway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 50 East: Annapolis
2938 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto John Hanson Highway
5.5 mi · 6 min · John Hanson Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward MD 197: Bowie
2050 ft · 50 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on MD 197
83 m · 7 sec
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Turn straight onto Collington Road
1.3 km · 2 min · Collington Road
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Turn right onto Evergreen Parkway
956 ft · 36 sec · Evergreen Parkway
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Turn right
79 m · 20 sec
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Turn left
33 m · 8 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Accokeek and Bowie.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
Capital Beltway
Merge slight left onto Capital Beltway
8.39 mi · 00h 11m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Accokeek and Rain Showers Likely near Bowie.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Accokeek to Bowie?
The road trip is about 33.7 miles (54.3 km) and usually takes 00h 43m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Morningside is a useful midpoint, sitting about 16.3 miles from Accokeek and 17.5 miles from Bowie.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 24.9 miles (40 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.8 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.
When is the best time to leave for this route?
A good departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:02 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.86 one way or $9.72 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Accokeek and Rain Showers Likely near Bowie.
Stop Ideas Near Morningside
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
United States Capitol
D C Government
THEARC: Town Hall Education Arts Recreation Campus
Town Hall Liquor And Bar
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Morningside.
Washington Union Station
New Carrollton station
Union Station
Lorton station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Accokeek and Bowie. Straight-line distance: 24.88 mi (40.04 km).
#1 Accokeek
Census designated place in Prince George’s County, Maryland, United States
| Population | 10,573 |
| Coordinates | 38.6676200, -77.0283100 |
| Altitude | 58 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Bowie
The most populous city in Prince George's County, Maryland.
| Population | 58,212 |
| Coordinates | 38.9427800, -76.7302800 |
| Altitude | 42 |
| Country | United States |
End: (-76.730357, 38.94261)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 54 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 07m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 50m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 40m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 33m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 28m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 25m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $4.09 | $4.86 | $9.72 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $5.47 | $10.95 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $5.90 | $11.79 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $7.12 | $14.23 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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