How far is Bowie, MD from Brunswick, MD?

The driving distance from Bowie, MD to Brunswick, MD is about 71.3 miles (114.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 35m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 54.5 miles (87.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 11m 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
71.27 mi
01h 35m
Flight
54.53 mi
87.75 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
54.53 mi
Kilometers
87.75 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
71.27 mi
Kilometers
114.69 km
Drive Time
01h 35m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 35m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Brunswick
Tue, May 12, 8:18 PM EDT
Return by in Bowie
Tue, May 12, 9:53 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bowie
2026-05-12T18:42
Arrive Brunswick
Tue, May 12, 8:18 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 35m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:36 AM to 11:36 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:18 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
Gaithersburg
MD

The second most populous city in Montgomery County, Maryland.

From Bowie
35.6 mi
00h 47m
To Brunswick
35.7 mi
00h 47m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
69°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
9 mph NW
Destination
69°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 10 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    9.5 mi · 12 min · Capital Beltway

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on I 270 North: Frederick

    3.6 mi · 5 min

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on I 270 North

    28.2 mi · 36 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward I 70: Hagerstown, Baltimore

    1986 ft · 31 sec

  14. 14

    Keep slight left to continue on I 70 West: Hagerstown

    1899 ft · 29 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight right

    2867 ft · 38 sec

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward US 340 West, US 15 South: Charles Town, Leesburg

    1716 ft · 27 sec

  17. 17

    Keep slight left to continue on US 15 South, US 340 West: Charles Town, Leesburg

    1802 ft · 35 sec

  18. 18

    Merge slight left onto Jefferson National Pike

    3.9 mi · 4 min · Jefferson National Pike

  19. 19

    Keep slight right to continue on Jefferson National Pike

    4.2 mi · 5 min · Jefferson National Pike

  20. 20

    Take the exit slight right toward MD 180: Petersville

    1162 ft · 28 sec

  21. 21

    Keep slight left

    54 m · 5 sec

  22. 22

    Turn left onto Jefferson Pike

    1.7 mi · 3 min · Jefferson Pike

  23. 23

    Turn left onto Petersville Road

    2.3 mi · 4 min · Petersville Road

  24. 24

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Petersville Road

    56 m · 7 sec · Petersville Road

  25. 25

    Exit the roundabout onto Petersville Road

    2075 ft · 51 sec · Petersville Road

  26. 26

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 4 toward Petersville Road

    59 m · 3 sec · Petersville Road

  27. 27

    Exit the roundabout onto Petersville Road

    28 m · 10 sec · Petersville Road

  28. 28

    Continue on Petersville Road

    22 m · 3 sec · Petersville Road

  29. 29

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Petersville Road

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
29 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
13
4 merges, 9 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
40.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 270 North
31.8 mi · 45%
Capital Beltway
16.4 mi · 23%
Jefferson National Pike
8.03 mi · 11%
John Hanson Highway
5.64 mi · 8%
Petersville Road
2.78 mi · 4%
Jefferson Pike
1.7 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

I 270 North

Keep slight right to continue on I 270 North

28.2 mi · 00h 36m

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
01h 35m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 12m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+16.8 mi
54.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Gaithersburg
00h 47m from Bowie
Leave By
3:18 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Bowie and Sunny near Brunswick.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 71.3 miles (114.7 km) and usually takes 01h 35m 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?

Gaithersburg is a useful midpoint, sitting about 35.6 miles from Bowie and 35.7 miles from Brunswick.

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

The direct path is about 54.5 miles (87.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 16.8 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 3:18 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.26 one way or $20.51 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 22.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Bowie and Sunny near Brunswick.

Stop Ideas Near Gaithersburg

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 Gaithersburg and the surrounding midpoint area.
Griffith Park at City Hall
Scenic stop 1.1 mi away

Griffith Park at City Hall

Gaithersburg , MD
29 S Summit Ave, Gaithersburg, MD 20877, United States
Rating 4.6/5 57 reviews Park
Gaithersburg City Hall
Meeting point 1.1 mi away

Gaithersburg City Hall

Gaithersburg , MD
31 S Summit Ave, Gaithersburg, MD 20877
Rating 4.1/5 14 reviews City Hall,City clerk's office,City government office
City of Rockville City Hall
Scenic stop 5.2 mi away

City of Rockville City Hall

Rockville , MD
111 Maryland Ave, Rockville, MD 20850, United States
Rating 4.5/5 4 reviews Park

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Rockville station

8 mi away
251 Hungerford Drive at Park Rd.
RAIL

Washington Union Station

32 mi away
50 Massachusetts Ave NE
BUS

Frederick Airport, MD

34 mi away
1341 Hughes Ford Road
RAIL

Frederick, MD

35 mi away
100 South East Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Bowie and Brunswick. Straight-line distance: 54.53 mi (87.75 km).

Bowie

#1 Bowie

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

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

#2 Brunswick

Town in Frederick County, Maryland, United States

Population6,652
Coordinates39.3142700, -77.6277700
Altitude90
CountryUnited States
Start: Bowie (-76.73028, 38.94278)
End: Brunswick (-77.62777, 39.31427)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 115 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 22m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 46m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 25m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 11m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 01m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 53m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.51 gal
9.52 L · about $10.26
Round trip
$20.51
5.02 gal · 19.04 L
Estimated CO2
22.3 kg one way
Round trip: 44.6 kg / 98 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $10.26 $20.51
Mid-grade $4.60 $11.54 $23.09
Premium $4.95 $12.43 $24.87
Diesel $5.98 $15.01 $30.02

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 · May 12, 2026

There is no time difference between Bowie and Brunswick. The current time is 18:42:49.

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.