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

The driving distance from Bowie, MD to Clover Hill, MD is about 62.3 miles (100.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 26m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 51.6 miles (83 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 52m 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
62.35 mi
01h 26m
Flight
51.55 mi
82.96 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
51.55 mi
Kilometers
82.96 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
62.35 mi
Kilometers
100.34 km
Drive Time
01h 26m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 26m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Clover Hill
Thu, Apr 23, 10:24 AM EDT
Return by in Bowie
Thu, Apr 23, 11:50 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bowie
2026-04-23T08:58
Arrive Clover Hill
Thu, Apr 23, 10:24 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 26m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:26 AM to 11:26 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:38 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

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
Rockville
MD

The most populous city in Montgomery County, Maryland.

From Bowie
31.2 mi
00h 43m
To Clover Hill
31.2 mi
00h 43m

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
78°F
Thursday

Sunny

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

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Bowie and Clover 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

    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

    Continue on Frederick Freeway

    2.9 mi · 4 min · Frederick Freeway

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward Rosemont Avenue

    586 ft · 25 sec

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Rosemont Avenue

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Rosemont Avenue

  16. 16

    Continue on Yellow Springs Road

    1.2 km · 1 min · Yellow Springs Road

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Cloverhill Drive

    1347 ft · 1 min · Cloverhill Drive

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Sunnybrook Drive

    805 ft · 36 sec · Sunnybrook Drive

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Meadowview Drive

    1097 ft · 53 sec · Meadowview Drive

  20. 20

    Turn left onto Glendale Drive

    101 m · 16 sec · Glendale Drive

  21. 21

    Turn right onto Clearfield Road

    685 ft · 33 sec · Clearfield Road

  22. 22

    Turn right onto Overlook Court

    33 m · 5 sec · Overlook Court

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Overlook Court

Car Route Details

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

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
23 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
36.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 270 North
31.8 mi · 51%
Capital Beltway
16.4 mi · 26%
John Hanson Highway
5.64 mi · 9%
Frederick Freeway
2.87 mi · 5%
Rosemont Avenue
1.33 mi · 2%
Collington Road
0.96 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 26m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 52m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+10.7 mi
51.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Rockville
00h 43m from Bowie
Leave By
3:38 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Bowie and Sunny near Clover Hill.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 62.3 miles (100.3 km) and usually takes 01h 26m 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 31.2 miles from Bowie and 31.2 miles from Clover Hill.

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

The direct path is about 51.6 miles (83 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.7 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 3:38 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.99 one way or $17.98 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 19.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Bowie and Sunny near Clover Hill.

Stop Ideas Near Rockville

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 Rockville and the surrounding midpoint area.
Griffith Park at City Hall
Scenic stop 3.9 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
Tele-Town Hall
Practical stop 14.2 mi away

Tele-Town Hall

Arlington , VA
3033 Wilson Blvd Suite 700, Arlington, VA 22201
Rating 4.0/5 2 reviews Telecommunications service provider,Telecommunications contractor
Gaithersburg City Hall
Meeting point 3.9 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
Town Hall Liquor And Bar
Nearby stop 14.4 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 Rockville.

RAIL

Rockville station

1 mi away
251 Hungerford Drive at Park Rd.
RAIL

Washington Union Station

24 mi away
50 Massachusetts Ave NE
RAIL

New Carrollton station

29 mi away
4300 Garden City Drive
RAIL

Union Station

32 mi away
110 Callahan Drive

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Bowie and Clover Hill. Straight-line distance: 51.55 mi (82.96 km).

Bowie

#1 Bowie

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

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

#2 Clover Hill

Census designated place

Population3,542
Coordinates39.4562100, -77.4288700
Altitude114
CountryUnited States
Start: Bowie (-76.73028, 38.94278)
End: Clover Hill (-77.42887, 39.45621)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 100 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 04m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 33m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 14m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 02m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 53m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 46m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.2 gal
8.33 L · about $8.99
Round trip
$17.98
4.4 gal · 16.66 L
Estimated CO2
19.6 kg one way
Round trip: 39.1 kg / 86 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $8.99 $17.98
Mid-grade $4.60 $10.12 $20.24
Premium $4.95 $10.90 $21.80
Diesel $5.98 $13.16 $26.31

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 Clover Hill. The current time is 08:58:24.

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.