How far is Bowie, MD from Accokeek, MD?

The driving distance from Bowie, MD to Accokeek, MD is about 31.2 miles (50.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 50m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 24.9 miles (40 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 41m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
31.18 mi
00h 50m
Flight
24.88 mi
40.04 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
24.88 mi
Kilometers
40.04 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
31.18 mi
Kilometers
50.18 km
Drive Time
00h 50m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 00h 50m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Accokeek
Wed, Apr 15, 9:28 AM EDT
Return by in Bowie
Wed, Apr 15, 10:19 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bowie
2026-04-15T08:37
Arrive Accokeek
Wed, Apr 15, 9:28 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 50m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:51 AM to 10:51 AM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
4:48 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Bowie
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Rosaryville
MD

Census designated place in Maryland, United States

From Bowie
15.6 mi
00h 25m
To Accokeek
15.6 mi
00h 25m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
68°F
Overnight

Partly Cloudy

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 3:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 mph SW
Destination
91°F
Today

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 12 mph SW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Bowie and Accokeek.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Bowie and Accokeek.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    33 m · 8 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right

    79 m · 21 sec

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Evergreen Parkway

    968 ft · 36 sec · Evergreen Parkway

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Collington Road

    1 km · 1 min · Collington Road

  5. 5

    Turn right onto North West Crain Highway

    7.5 mi · 11 min · North West Crain Highway

  6. 6

    Continue on Crain Highway

    12.7 mi · 18 min · Crain Highway

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right

    75 m · 7 sec

  8. 8

    Turn straight onto Brandywine Road

    1 km · 1 min · Brandywine Road

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Spine Road

    151 m · 18 sec · Spine Road

  10. 10

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Accokeek Road

    1573 ft · 34 sec · Accokeek Road

  11. 11

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Accokeek Road

    16 m · 1 sec · Accokeek Road

  12. 12

    Exit the roundabout onto Accokeek Road

    7 mi · 13 min · Accokeek Road

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Accokeek Road

    957 ft · 21 sec · Accokeek Road

  14. 14

    Turn straight onto Livingston Road

    1.8 mi · 4 min · Livingston Road

  15. 15

    Turn left

    628 ft · 46 sec

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Bowie and Accokeek.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
16 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
0 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
51.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Crain Highway
12.7 mi · 41%
Accokeek Road
7.5 mi · 24%
North West Crain Highway
7.46 mi · 24%
Livingston Road
1.76 mi · 6%
Brandywine Road
0.65 mi · 2%
Collington Road
0.63 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Crain Highway

Continue on Crain Highway

12.7 mi · 00h 18m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 50m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 42m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+6.3 mi
24.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Rosaryville
00h 25m from Bowie
Leave By
4:48 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Cloudy leaving Bowie and Sunny near Accokeek.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Bowie to Accokeek?

The road trip is about 31.2 miles (50.2 km) and usually takes 00h 50m 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?

Rosaryville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 15.6 miles from Bowie and 15.6 miles from Accokeek.

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 6.3 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 4:48 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.49 one way or $8.99 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Cloudy around Bowie and Sunny near Accokeek.

Stop Ideas Near Rosaryville

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Rosaryville and the surrounding midpoint area.
United States Capitol
Scenic stop 14 mi away

United States Capitol

Washington , DC
First St SE, Washington, DC 20004, United States
Rating 4.6/5 4,243 reviews Tourist attraction,Historical place,Historical landmark,Landmark,Federal government office
Stop photo coming soon
Practical stop 14.8 mi away

D C Government

Washington , DC
77 P St NE, Washington, DC 20002
Rating 5.0/5 2 reviews City government office,Telephone answering service
THEARC: Town Hall Education Arts Recreation Campus
Meeting point 10.6 mi away

THEARC: Town Hall Education Arts Recreation Campus

Washington , DC
1901 Mississippi Ave SE, Washington, DC 20020
Rating 4.7/5 64 reviews Recreation center,City Hall
Kenhill Center
Nearby stop 14.3 mi away

Kenhill Center

Bowie , MD
2614 Kenhill Dr, Bowie, MD 20715
Rating 4.6/5 25 reviews Community center

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Rosaryville.

RAIL

New Carrollton station

22 mi away
4300 Garden City Drive
RAIL

Union Station

23 mi away
110 Callahan Drive
RAIL

Washington Union Station

23 mi away
50 Massachusetts Ave NE
RAIL

Lorton station

36 mi away
8006 Lorton Road

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Bowie and Accokeek. Straight-line distance: 24.88 mi (40.04 km).

Bowie

#1 Bowie

The most populous city in Prince George's County, Maryland.

Population58,212
Coordinates38.9427800, -76.7302800
Altitude42
CountryUnited States
Accokeek

#2 Accokeek

Census designated place in Prince George’s County, Maryland, United States

Population10,573
Coordinates38.6676200, -77.0283100
Altitude58
CountryUnited States
Start: Bowie (-76.73028, 38.94278)
End: Accokeek (-77.02831, 38.66762)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 50 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 02m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 46m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 37m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 31m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 26m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 23m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.1 gal
4.16 L · about $4.49
Round trip
$8.99
2.2 gal · 8.32 L
Estimated CO2
9.8 kg one way
Round trip: 19.6 kg / 43 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $4.49 $8.99
Mid-grade $4.60 $5.06 $10.12
Premium $4.95 $5.45 $10.90
Diesel $5.98 $6.58 $13.16

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

There is no time difference between Bowie and Accokeek. The current time is 08:37:37.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.