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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
25.56 mi
00h 46m
Flight
20.96 mi
33.73 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
20.96 mi
Kilometers
33.73 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
25.56 mi
Kilometers
41.13 km
Drive Time
00h 46m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 46m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Brookmont
Thu, Apr 23, 4:03 AM EDT
Return by in Bowie
Thu, Apr 23, 4:49 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bowie
2026-04-23T03:17
Arrive Brookmont
Thu, Apr 23, 4:03 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 46m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:46 AM to 10:46 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:58 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

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.

Mid-route stop
Colmar Manor
MD

Town in Maryland, United States

From Bowie
12.7 mi
00h 23m
To Brookmont
12.8 mi
00h 23m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
77°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 mph NW
Destination
77°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 mph NW

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.

  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

    11.5 mi · 13 min · John Hanson Highway

  7. 7

    Continue on New York Avenue Northeast

    3.8 mi · 7 min · New York Avenue Northeast

  8. 8

    Continue on New York Avenue Northwest

    2906 ft · 2 min · New York Avenue Northwest

  9. 9

    Turn slight right onto L Street Northwest

    1062 ft · 40 sec · L Street Northwest

  10. 10

    Turn left onto 7th Street Northwest

    753 ft · 22 sec · 7th Street Northwest

  11. 11

    Turn right onto K Street Northwest

    597 ft · 12 sec · K Street Northwest

  12. 12

    Continue on New York Avenue Northwest

    765 ft · 15 sec · New York Avenue Northwest

  13. 13

    Turn slight right onto I Street Northwest

    1.1 mi · 2 min · I Street Northwest

  14. 14

    Turn straight onto Pennsylvania Avenue Northwest

    943 ft · 20 sec · Pennsylvania Avenue Northwest

  15. 15

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Washington Circle Northwest

    130 m · 13 sec · K Street Northwest

  16. 16

    Exit the rotary onto K Street Northwest

    734 ft · 27 sec · K Street Northwest

  17. 17

    Take the ramp straight toward K Street Northwest

    815 ft · 27 sec · K Street Northwest

  18. 18

    Turn straight onto Whitehurst Freeway

    1.3 km · 2 min · Whitehurst Freeway

  19. 19

    Turn left onto Canal Road Northwest

    2.7 mi · 5 min · Canal Road Northwest

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Arizona Avenue Northwest

    1425 ft · 51 sec · Arizona Avenue Northwest

  21. 21

    Turn left onto MacArthur Boulevard Northwest

    1.6 mi · 4 min · MacArthur Boulevard Northwest

  22. 22

    Turn slight left onto Truck crossing

    105 m · 17 sec · Truck crossing

  23. 23

    Turn left onto Maryland Avenue

    699 ft · 32 sec · Maryland Avenue

  24. 24

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Ridge Drive

    871 ft · 45 sec · Ridge Drive

  25. 25

    Turn left onto 63rd Street

    116 m · 17 sec · 63rd Street

  26. 26

    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.

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
26 steps
18 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
1 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
101.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
John Hanson Highway
11.5 mi · 45%
New York Avenue Northeast
3.84 mi · 15%
Canal Road Northwest
2.65 mi · 10%
MacArthur Boulevard Northwest
1.58 mi · 6%
I Street Northwest
1.09 mi · 4%
Collington Road
0.96 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

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.

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 46m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 32m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+4.6 mi
20.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Colmar Manor
00h 23m from Bowie
Leave By
4:58 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

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.

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Colmar Manor and the surrounding midpoint area.
United States Capitol
Scenic stop 4.5 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 4 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 5.7 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 4.9 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 Colmar Manor.

RAIL

New Carrollton station

7 mi away
4300 Garden City Drive
RAIL

Washington Union Station

7 mi away
50 Massachusetts Ave NE
RAIL

Union Station

17 mi away
110 Callahan Drive
RAIL

Rockville station

24 mi away
251 Hungerford Drive at Park Rd.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Bowie and Brookmont. Straight-line distance: 20.96 mi (33.73 km).

Bowie

#1 Bowie

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

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

#2 Brookmont

Unincorporated area in Montgomery County, Maryland, United States

Population3,468
Coordinates38.9420600, -77.1202600
Altitude37
CountryUnited States
Start: Bowie (-76.73028, 38.94278)
End: Brookmont (-77.12026, 38.94206)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 41 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
0.9 gal
3.41 L · about $3.68
Round trip
$7.35
1.8 gal · 6.82 L
Estimated CO2
8 kg one way
Round trip: 16 kg / 35 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in Maryland · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Bowie and Brookmont. The current time is 03:17:27.

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.