How far is Bowie, MD from Aspen Hill, MD?

The driving distance from Bowie, MD to Aspen Hill, MD is about 25.3 miles (40.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 41m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 20.7 miles (33.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 22m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
25.28 mi
00h 41m
Flight
20.69 mi
33.29 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
20.69 mi
Kilometers
33.29 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
25.28 mi
Kilometers
40.68 km
Drive Time
00h 41m

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 41m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Aspen Hill
Wed, Apr 15, 9:19 AM EDT
Return by in Bowie
Wed, Apr 15, 10:01 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bowie
2026-04-15T08:38
Arrive Aspen Hill
Wed, Apr 15, 9:19 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 41m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:41 AM to 7:41 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:08 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Bowie
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

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
Berwyn Heights
MD

Town in Prince George's County, Maryland, United States

From Bowie
12.6 mi
00h 20m
To Aspen Hill
12.7 mi
00h 20m

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
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 7 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Bowie and Aspen Hill.

  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 · 34 sec · Evergreen Parkway

  4. 4

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

    1.6 km · 2 min · Collington Road

  5. 5

    Take the ramp slight right toward US 50 West: Washington

    2283 ft · 56 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto John Hanson Highway

    5.6 mi · 7 min · John Hanson Highway

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward I 95 North, I 495 North: Baltimore, Silver Spring

    2347 ft · 57 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on I 495 North, I 95 North: Beltway

    3221 ft · 1 min

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Capital Beltway

    6.9 mi · 9 min · Capital Beltway

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on Capital Beltway

    3.4 mi · 4 min · Capital Beltway

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward MD 193: Wheaton, Langley Park

    1012 ft · 25 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on MD 193 West: University Boulevard, Wheaton

    82 m · 9 sec

  13. 13

    Turn right onto University Boulevard East

    2687 ft · 1 min · University Boulevard East

  14. 14

    Continue on University Boulevard West

    2.8 mi · 6 min · University Boulevard West

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Georgia Avenue

    3.1 mi · 7 min · Georgia Avenue

  16. 16

    Turn right

    22 m · 11 sec

  17. 17

    Turn left

    39 m · 10 sec

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
18 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
71.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Capital Beltway
10.2 mi · 40%
John Hanson Highway
5.64 mi · 22%
Georgia Avenue
3.08 mi · 12%
University Boulevard West
2.84 mi · 11%
Collington Road
0.96 mi · 4%
I 495 North
0.61 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Capital Beltway

Merge slight left onto Capital Beltway

6.87 mi · 00h 09m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 41m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 22m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+4.6 mi
20.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Berwyn Heights
00h 20m from Bowie
Leave By
7:08 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Partly Cloudy leaving Bowie and Mostly Sunny near Aspen Hill.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Bowie to Aspen Hill?

The road trip is about 25.3 miles (40.7 km) and usually takes 00h 41m 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?

Berwyn Heights is a useful midpoint, sitting about 12.6 miles from Bowie and 12.7 miles from Aspen Hill.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 20.7 miles (33.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.6 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 7:08 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.64 one way or $7.27 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Cloudy around Bowie and Mostly Sunny near Aspen Hill.

Stop Ideas Near Berwyn Heights

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 Berwyn Heights and the surrounding midpoint area.
United States Capitol
Scenic stop 10.1 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 8.9 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 12.1 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
Town Hall Liquor And Bar
Nearby stop 2.2 mi away

Town Hall Liquor And Bar

College Park , MD
8135 Baltimore Ave, College Park, MD 20740
Rating 4.3/5 319 reviews Liquor store,Bar

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Berwyn Heights.

RAIL

New Carrollton station

6 mi away
4300 Garden City Drive
RAIL

Washington Union Station

14 mi away
50 Massachusetts Ave NE
RAIL

Rockville station

23 mi away
251 Hungerford Drive at Park Rd.
RAIL

Union Station

25 mi away
110 Callahan Drive

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Bowie and Aspen Hill. Straight-line distance: 20.69 mi (33.29 km).

Bowie

#1 Bowie

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

Population58,212
Coordinates38.9427800, -76.7302800
Altitude42
CountryUnited States
Aspen Hill

#2 Aspen Hill

Census-designated place in Montgomery County, Maryland, United States

Population48,759
Coordinates39.0795500, -77.0730300
Altitude100
CountryUnited States
Start: Bowie (-76.73028, 38.94278)
End: Aspen Hill (-77.07303, 39.07955)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 41 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 50m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 37m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 30m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 25m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 21m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 18m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.89 gal
3.38 L · about $3.64
Round trip
$7.27
1.78 gal · 6.76 L
Estimated CO2
7.9 kg one way
Round trip: 15.8 kg / 35 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $3.64 $7.27
Mid-grade $4.60 $4.09 $8.19
Premium $4.95 $4.41 $8.82
Diesel $5.98 $5.32 $10.64

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 Aspen Hill. The current time is 08:38:11.

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.