How far is Bowie, MD from Dunkirk Town Center, MD?

The driving distance from Bowie, MD to Dunkirk Town Center, MD is about 19 miles (30.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 30m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 15.8 miles (25.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 01m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
19.03 mi
00h 30m
Flight
15.84 mi
25.5 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
15.84 mi
Kilometers
25.5 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
19.03 mi
Kilometers
30.62 km
Drive Time
00h 30m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 30m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Dunkirk Town Center
Sun, Apr 19, 2:55 PM EDT
Return by in Bowie
Sun, Apr 19, 3:25 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bowie
2026-04-19T14:24
Arrive Dunkirk Town Center
Sun, Apr 19, 2:55 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 30m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:31 AM to 7:31 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:28 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Bowie
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

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
Upper Marlboro
MD

Town in Maryland, United States

From Bowie
9.5 mi
00h 15m
To Dunkirk Town Center
9.5 mi
00h 15m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
70°F
Sunday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
9 to 15 mph W
Destination
66°F
Sunday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 to 14 mph W

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Bowie and Dunkirk Town Center.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Bowie and Dunkirk Town Center.

  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 · 36 sec · Evergreen Parkway

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Collington Road

    1 km · 1 min · Collington Road

  5. 5

    Turn right onto North West Crain Highway

    7.1 mi · 10 min · North West Crain Highway

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Village Drive West

    70 m · 11 sec · Village Drive West

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Old Crain Highway

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Old Crain Highway

  8. 8

    Continue on Marlboro Pike

    1.2 km · 2 min · Marlboro Pike

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Green Landing Road

    1334 ft · 38 sec · Green Landing Road

  10. 10

    Take the ramp left toward MD 4 South

    1567 ft · 38 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto Stephanie Roper Highway

    3.1 mi · 4 min · Stephanie Roper Highway

  12. 12

    Continue on Southern Maryland Boulevard

    5.2 mi · 7 min · Southern Maryland Boulevard

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Ward Road

    35 m · 9 sec · Ward Road

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Southern Maryland Boulevard

    134 m · 8 sec · Southern Maryland Boulevard

  15. 15

    Turn slight right

    52 m · 18 sec

  16. 16

    Turn left

    60 m · 17 sec

  17. 17

    Turn right

    142 m · 34 sec

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Bowie and Dunkirk Town Center.

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
18 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
1 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
94.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
North West Crain Highway
7.14 mi · 38%
Southern Maryland Boulevard
5.24 mi · 28%
Stephanie Roper Highway
3.06 mi · 16%
Old Crain Highway
1.15 mi · 6%
Marlboro Pike
0.77 mi · 4%
Collington Road
0.63 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

North West Crain Highway

Turn right onto North West Crain Highway

7.14 mi · 00h 10m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 30m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 02m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+3.2 mi
15.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Upper Marlboro
00h 15m from Bowie
Leave By
7:28 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Rain Showers Likely leaving Bowie and Showers And Thunderstorms near Dunkirk Town Center.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Bowie to Dunkirk Town Center?

The road trip is about 19 miles (30.6 km) and usually takes 00h 30m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Upper Marlboro is a useful midpoint, sitting about 9.5 miles from Bowie and 9.5 miles from Dunkirk Town Center.

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

The direct path is about 15.8 miles (25.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.2 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:28 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.74 one way or $5.48 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around Bowie and Showers And Thunderstorms near Dunkirk Town Center.

Stop Ideas Near Upper Marlboro

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 Upper Marlboro and the surrounding midpoint area.
Stop photo coming soon
Scenic stop 13.2 mi away

City of Bowie

Bowie , MD
8614 Chestnut Ave, Bowie, MD 20715
Museum
THEARC: Town Hall Education Arts Recreation Campus
Meeting point 13.5 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
Kenhill Center
Nearby stop 9.7 mi away

Kenhill Center

Bowie , MD
2614 Kenhill Dr, Bowie, MD 20715
Rating 4.6/5 25 reviews Community center

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Upper Marlboro.

RAIL

New Carrollton station

18 mi away
4300 Garden City Drive
RAIL

Washington Union Station

24 mi away
50 Massachusetts Ave NE
RAIL

Union Station

27 mi away
110 Callahan Drive
RAIL

BWI Rail Station

42 mi away
7 Amtrak Way

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Bowie and Dunkirk Town Center. Straight-line distance: 15.84 mi (25.5 km).

Bowie

#1 Bowie

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

Population58,212
Coordinates38.9427800, -76.7302800
Altitude42
CountryUnited States
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#2 Dunkirk Town Center

City in United States of America

Population2,520
Coordinates38.7203900, -76.6585700
Altitude36
CountryUnited States
Start: Bowie (-76.73028, 38.94278)
End: Dunkirk Town Center (-76.65857, 38.72039)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 31 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 38m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 28m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 22m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 19m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 16m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 14m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.67 gal
2.54 L · about $2.74
Round trip
$5.48
1.34 gal · 5.08 L
Estimated CO2
6 kg one way
Round trip: 11.9 kg / 26 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $2.74 $5.48
Mid-grade $4.60 $3.08 $6.16
Premium $4.95 $3.32 $6.64
Diesel $5.98 $4.01 $8.01

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Bowie and Dunkirk Town Center. The current time is 14:24:29.

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.