How far is Arlington, MD from Bowie, MD?
The driving distance from Arlington, MD to Bowie, MD is about 38.3 miles (61.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 54m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 28.1 miles (45.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 48m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 54m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in Maryland, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Arlington and Bowie.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Arlington and Bowie.
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Start on Cuthbert Avenue
1222 ft · 44 sec · Cuthbert Avenue
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Turn right onto West Belvedere Avenue
2912 ft · 2 min · West Belvedere Avenue
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Turn left onto Belvieu Avenue
78 m · 9 sec · Belvieu Avenue
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Turn right onto Garrison Boulevard
2 mi · 6 min · Garrison Boulevard
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Turn left onto Windsor Avenue
98 m · 13 sec · Windsor Avenue
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Turn right onto Denison Street
120 m · 16 sec · Denison Street
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Turn left onto Bloomingdale Road
154 m · 19 sec · Bloomingdale Road
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Turn right onto North Hilton Street
631 ft · 24 sec · North Hilton Street
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Continue on Hilton Parkway
1.3 mi · 3 min · Hilton Parkway
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Turn straight onto North Hilton Street
1.3 km · 3 min · North Hilton Street
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Turn straight onto South Caton Avenue
1.4 km · 2 min · South Caton Avenue
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 95 South: Washington
2800 ft · 2 min
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Merge slight left
1.2 km · 1 min
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Take the exit slight left toward I 695 East: Glen Burnie, Annapolis
2686 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Baltimore Beltway
3.4 mi · 5 min · Baltimore Beltway
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Take the exit slight left toward I 97 South: Annapolis, Bay Bridge
1.4 km · 1 min
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Continue straight
8.9 mi · 10 min
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Keep slight right to continue on MD 32 West, MD 3 South: Bowie, Crofton
10.8 mi · 16 min
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Turn right onto Collington Road
1.2 km · 2 min · Collington Road
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Turn left onto Evergreen Parkway
1025 ft · 40 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 Arlington 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.
MD 32 West
Keep slight right to continue on MD 32 West, MD 3 South: Bowie, Crofton
10.8 mi · 00h 16m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
Mostly Sunny leaving Arlington and Partly Cloudy near Bowie.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Arlington to Bowie?
The road trip is about 38.3 miles (61.7 km) and usually takes 00h 54m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Somerset is a useful midpoint, sitting about 16.5 miles from Arlington and 21.9 miles from Bowie.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 28.1 miles (45.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.2 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:42 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.52 one way or $11.03 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 12 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Arlington and Partly Cloudy near Bowie.
Stop Ideas Near Somerset
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
City of Bowie
Baltimore City Hall
Kenhill Center
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Somerset.
BWI Rail Station
Pennsylvania Station
New Carrollton station
Kent Island, MD
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Arlington and Bowie. Straight-line distance: 28.15 mi (45.3 km).
#1 Arlington
Arlington is a place in Maryland, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 39.3485700, -76.6832400 |
| Altitude | 134 |
| 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: 62 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 16m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 57m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 46m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 38m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 32m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 28m |
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 | $5.52 | $11.03 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $6.21 | $12.42 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $6.69 | $13.38 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $8.07 | $16.15 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
Prices in Maryland · Apr 15, 2026
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