How far is Bowie, MD from Adamstown, MD?
The driving distance from Bowie, MD to Adamstown, MD is about 58.4 miles (94 km), with a travel time of about 01h 22m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 47.3 miles (76.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 44m 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.
Flight Distance
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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 01h 22m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
The most populous city in Montgomery County, Maryland.
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Bowie and Adamstown.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bowie and Adamstown.
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Start on the route
33 m · 8 sec
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Turn right
79 m · 21 sec
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Turn left onto Evergreen Parkway
968 ft · 34 sec · Evergreen Parkway
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Collington Road
1.6 km · 2 min · Collington Road
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Take the ramp slight right toward US 50 West: Washington
2283 ft · 56 sec
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Merge slight left onto John Hanson Highway
5.6 mi · 7 min · John Hanson Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 95 North, I 495 North: Baltimore, Silver Spring
2347 ft · 57 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 495 North, I 95 North: Beltway
3221 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Capital Beltway
6.9 mi · 9 min · Capital Beltway
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Keep slight left to continue on Capital Beltway
9.5 mi · 12 min · Capital Beltway
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Keep slight right to continue on I 270 North: Frederick
3.6 mi · 5 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 270 North
22.4 mi · 29 min
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Take the exit slight right toward MD 80: Urbana, Buckeystown
1036 ft · 25 sec
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Turn right onto Fingerboard Road
861 ft · 16 sec · Fingerboard Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Fingerboard Road
33 m · 2 sec · Fingerboard Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Fingerboard Road
4.9 mi · 9 min · Fingerboard Road
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Turn left onto Buckeystown Pike
3263 ft · 56 sec · Buckeystown Pike
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Turn right onto Adamstown Road
1.8 mi · 4 min · Adamstown Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Mountville Road
8 m · 1 sec · Mountville Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Mountville Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Bowie and Adamstown.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 270 North
Keep slight right to continue on I 270 North
22.4 mi · 00h 29m
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.
Partly Cloudy leaving Bowie and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Adamstown.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Bowie to Adamstown?
The road trip is about 58.4 miles (94 km) and usually takes 01h 22m 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?
Rockville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 29.2 miles from Bowie and 29.2 miles from Adamstown.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 47.3 miles (76.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.1 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 3:46 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.42 one way or $16.83 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 18.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Cloudy around Bowie and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Adamstown.
Stop Ideas Near Rockville
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
United States Capitol
D C Government
The John Wilson Building
Town Hall Liquor And Bar
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Rockville.
Rockville station
Washington Union Station
New Carrollton station
Union Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Bowie and Adamstown. Straight-line distance: 47.32 mi (76.15 km).
#1 Bowie
The most populous city in Prince George's County, Maryland.
| Population | 58,212 |
| Coordinates | 38.9427800, -76.7302800 |
| Altitude | 42 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Adamstown
Adamstown is a place in Maryland, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 39.3109400, -77.4747100 |
| Altitude | 93 |
| Country | United States |
End: Adamstown (-77.47471, 39.31094)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 94 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 56m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 27m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 10m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 58m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 50m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 43m |
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 | $8.42 | $16.83 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $9.47 | $18.95 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $10.21 | $20.41 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $12.32 | $24.64 |
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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