How far is Bowie, MD from Damascus, MD?
The driving distance from Bowie, MD to Damascus, MD is about 41.9 miles (67.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 07m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 34.9 miles (56.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 14m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST.
Reverse, save, or send this route
This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.
This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
Gas Cost Calculator
Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 01h 07m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Unincorporated area in Montgomery County, Maryland, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Slight Chance Light Rain
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Bowie and Damascus.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bowie and Damascus.
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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
5.6 mi · 7 min · John Hanson Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 95 North, I 495 North: Baltimore, Silver Spring
2347 ft · 57 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 495 North, I 95 North: Beltway
3221 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Capital Beltway
6.9 mi · 9 min · Capital Beltway
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Keep slight left to continue on Capital Beltway
1.6 mi · 2 min · Capital Beltway
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Take the exit slight right toward MD 650 North: New Hampshire Avenue, White Oak
1952 ft · 47 sec
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Turn slight right onto New Hampshire Avenue
6.4 mi · 11 min · New Hampshire Avenue
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Turn left onto Norwood Road
2.9 mi · 6 min · Norwood Road
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Turn straight onto Doctor Bird Road
1.1 km · 1 min · Doctor Bird Road
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Turn left onto Olney Sandy Spring Road
1.4 mi · 2 min · Olney Sandy Spring Road
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Continue on Olney Laytonsville Road
5.5 mi · 10 min · Olney Laytonsville Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Laytonsville Road
28 m · 2 sec · Laytonsville Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Laytonsville Road
3.4 mi · 6 min · Laytonsville Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Damascus Road
4 mi · 6 min · Damascus Road
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Continue on Main Street
2188 ft · 41 sec · Main Street
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Turn right
11 m · 3 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Bowie and Damascus.
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.
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.
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.
Patchy Fog leaving Bowie and Slight Chance Light Rain near Damascus.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Bowie to Damascus?
The road trip is about 41.9 miles (67.5 km) and usually takes 01h 07m 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?
Colesville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 20.9 miles from Bowie and 21 miles from Damascus.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 34.9 miles (56.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 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 EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:16 PM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.87 one way or $11.74 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 13.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Patchy Fog around Bowie and Slight Chance Light Rain near Damascus.
Stop Ideas Near Colesville
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
United States Capitol
D C Government
The John Wilson Building
Town Hall Liquor And Bar
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Colesville.
Rockville station
New Carrollton station
Washington Union Station
BWI Rail Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Bowie and Damascus. Straight-line distance: 34.86 mi (56.1 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 Damascus
Damascus is a place in Maryland, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 39.2884400, -77.2038700 |
| Altitude | 264 |
| Country | United States |
End: Damascus (-77.20387, 39.28844)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 68 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 23m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 02m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 50m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 41m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 35m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 31m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.97 | $5.87 | $11.74 |
| Mid-grade | $4.58 | $6.78 | $13.56 |
| Premium | $4.90 | $7.25 | $14.51 |
| Diesel | $6.31 | $9.34 | $18.68 |
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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