How far is Bowie, MD from Brookmont, MD?
The driving distance from Bowie, MD to Brookmont, MD is about 25.5 miles (41.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 46m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 20.9 miles (33.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 32m 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 46m.
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 Bowie and Brookmont.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bowie and Brookmont.
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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
11.5 mi · 13 min · John Hanson Highway
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Continue on New York Avenue Northeast
3.8 mi · 7 min · New York Avenue Northeast
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Continue on New York Avenue Northwest
2906 ft · 2 min · New York Avenue Northwest
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Turn slight right onto L Street Northwest
1062 ft · 40 sec · L Street Northwest
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Turn left onto 7th Street Northwest
753 ft · 22 sec · 7th Street Northwest
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Turn right onto K Street Northwest
597 ft · 12 sec · K Street Northwest
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Continue on New York Avenue Northwest
765 ft · 15 sec · New York Avenue Northwest
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Turn slight right onto I Street Northwest
1.1 mi · 2 min · I Street Northwest
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Turn straight onto Pennsylvania Avenue Northwest
943 ft · 20 sec · Pennsylvania Avenue Northwest
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Washington Circle Northwest
130 m · 13 sec · K Street Northwest
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Exit the rotary onto K Street Northwest
734 ft · 27 sec · K Street Northwest
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Take the ramp straight toward K Street Northwest
815 ft · 27 sec · K Street Northwest
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Turn straight onto Whitehurst Freeway
1.3 km · 2 min · Whitehurst Freeway
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Turn left onto Canal Road Northwest
2.7 mi · 5 min · Canal Road Northwest
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Turn right onto Arizona Avenue Northwest
1425 ft · 51 sec · Arizona Avenue Northwest
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Turn left onto MacArthur Boulevard Northwest
1.6 mi · 4 min · MacArthur Boulevard Northwest
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Turn slight left onto Truck crossing
105 m · 17 sec · Truck crossing
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Turn left onto Maryland Avenue
699 ft · 32 sec · Maryland Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Ridge Drive
871 ft · 45 sec · Ridge Drive
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Turn left onto 63rd Street
116 m · 17 sec · 63rd Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · 63rd Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Bowie and Brookmont.
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.
John Hanson Highway
Merge slight left onto John Hanson Highway
11.5 mi · 00h 13m
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.
Sunny leaving Bowie and Sunny near Brookmont.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Bowie to Brookmont?
The road trip is about 25.5 miles (41.1 km) and usually takes 00h 46m 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?
Colmar Manor is a useful midpoint, sitting about 12.7 miles from Bowie and 12.8 miles from Brookmont.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 20.9 miles (33.7 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:58 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.68 one way or $7.35 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Bowie and Sunny near Brookmont.
Stop Ideas Near Colmar Manor
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 Colmar Manor.
New Carrollton station
Washington Union Station
Union Station
Rockville station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Bowie and Brookmont. Straight-line distance: 20.96 mi (33.73 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 Brookmont
Unincorporated area in Montgomery County, Maryland, United States
| Population | 3,468 |
| Coordinates | 38.9420600, -77.1202600 |
| Altitude | 37 |
| Country | United States |
End: Brookmont (-77.12026, 38.94206)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 41 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 51m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 38m |
| 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 19m |
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 | $3.68 | $7.35 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $4.14 | $8.28 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $4.46 | $8.92 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $5.38 | $10.76 |
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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