How far is Bowie, MD from Green Haven, MD?

The driving distance from Bowie, MD to Green Haven, MD is about 19.9 miles (32 km), with a travel time of about 00h 36m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 16.8 miles (27 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 12m 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
19.91 mi
00h 36m
Flight
16.76 mi
26.97 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
16.76 mi
Kilometers
26.97 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
19.91 mi
Kilometers
32.04 km
Drive Time
00h 36m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 36m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Green Haven
Sun, May 31, 7:01 AM EDT
Return by in Bowie
Sun, May 31, 7:38 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bowie
2026-05-31T06:25
Arrive Green Haven
Sun, May 31, 7:01 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 36m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:36 AM to 7:36 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:18 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Bowie
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

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
Odenton
MD

Census designated place

From Bowie
9.9 mi
00h 18m
To Green Haven
9.9 mi
00h 18m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
75°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, May 31 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph NW
Destination
75°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, May 31 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Bowie and Green Haven.

  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

    1.2 km · 1 min · Collington Road

  5. 5

    Turn left onto North East Crain Highway

    3.3 mi · 5 min · North East Crain Highway

  6. 6

    Continue on Robert Crain Highway

    7.1 mi · 11 min · Robert Crain Highway

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    1.3 mi · 1 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward Severna Park, Millersville, Veterans Highway, Benfield Boulevard

    1977 ft · 48 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on Veterans Highway, Benfield Boulevard, Severna Park

    46 m · 6 sec

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Veterans Highway

    729 ft · 26 sec · Veterans Highway

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Benfield Boulevard

    2751 ft · 53 sec · Benfield Boulevard

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Governor Stone Parkway

    1.1 mi · 3 min · Governor Stone Parkway

  13. 13

    At the end of the road, turn right onto East West Boulevard

    1.2 mi · 3 min · East West Boulevard

  14. 14

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward East West Boulevard

    70 m · 5 sec · East West Boulevard

  15. 15

    Exit the roundabout onto East West Boulevard

    2387 ft · 50 sec · East West Boulevard

  16. 16

    Continue on Pasadena Road

    1 mi · 2 min · Pasadena Road

  17. 17

    Continue on Catherine Avenue

    2.2 mi · 5 min · Catherine Avenue

  18. 18

    Turn left onto 207th Street

    36 m · 5 sec · 207th Street

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 207th Street

Car Route Details

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

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
19 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
95.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Robert Crain Highway
8.43 mi · 42%
North East Crain Highway
3.32 mi · 17%
Catherine Avenue
2.25 mi · 11%
East West Boulevard
1.74 mi · 9%
Governor Stone Parkway
1.08 mi · 5%
Pasadena Road
1.03 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

Robert Crain Highway

Continue on Robert Crain Highway

7.15 mi · 00h 11m

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 36m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 12m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+3.1 mi
16.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Odenton
00h 18m from Bowie
Leave By
7:18 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Bowie and Sunny near Green Haven.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Bowie to Green Haven?

The road trip is about 19.9 miles (32 km) and usually takes 00h 36m 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?

Odenton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 9.9 miles from Bowie and 9.9 miles from Green Haven.

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

The direct path is about 16.8 miles (27 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.1 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 7:18 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.86 one way or $5.72 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Bowie and Sunny near Green Haven.

Stop Ideas Near Odenton

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 Odenton and the surrounding midpoint area.
Stop photo coming soon
Scenic stop 7.5 mi away

City of Bowie

Bowie , MD
8614 Chestnut Ave, Bowie, MD 20715
Museum
Stop photo coming soon
Meeting point 11.8 mi away

Laurel City Mayor

Laurel , MD
8103 Sandy Spring Rd, Laurel, MD 20707
Rating 4.3/5 3 reviews City government office
Kenhill Center
Nearby stop 8.1 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 Odenton.

RAIL

BWI Rail Station

12 mi away
7 Amtrak Way
RAIL

New Carrollton station

20 mi away
4300 Garden City Drive
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

26 mi away
1515 North Charles Street
RAIL

Washington Union Station

34 mi away
50 Massachusetts Ave NE

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Bowie and Green Haven. Straight-line distance: 16.76 mi (26.97 km).

Bowie

#1 Bowie

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

Population58,212
Coordinates38.9427800, -76.7302800
Altitude42
CountryUnited States
Green Haven

#2 Green Haven

Neighborhood of Pasadena, Maryland, United States

Population19,326
Coordinates39.1395500, -76.5477400
Altitude15
CountryUnited States
Start: Bowie (-76.73028, 38.94278)
End: Green Haven (-76.54774, 39.13955)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 32 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 39m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 29m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 23m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 19m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 17m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 14m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.7 gal
2.66 L · about $2.86
Round trip
$5.72
1.4 gal · 5.32 L
Estimated CO2
6.2 kg one way
Round trip: 12.4 kg / 27 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $2.86 $5.72
Mid-grade $4.60 $3.22 $6.44
Premium $4.95 $3.47 $6.94
Diesel $5.98 $4.19 $8.37

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 31, 2026

There is no time difference between Bowie and Green Haven. The current time is 06:25:35.

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.