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

The driving distance from Bowie, MD to Green Valley, MD is about 50 miles (80.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 09m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 39.6 miles (63.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 19m 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
50.03 mi
01h 09m
Flight
39.56 mi
63.66 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
39.56 mi
Kilometers
63.66 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
50.03 mi
Kilometers
80.51 km
Drive Time
01h 09m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 01h 09m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Green Valley
Sun, Apr 19, 4:23 AM EDT
Return by in Bowie
Sun, Apr 19, 5:33 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bowie
2026-04-19T03:14
Arrive Green Valley
Sun, Apr 19, 4:23 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 09m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:10 AM to 11:10 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:10 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
Chevy Chase View
MD

Town located in Montgomery County, Maryland, United States

From Bowie
25 mi
00h 34m
To Green Valley
25 mi
00h 34m

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
59°F
Sunday

Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
13 to 17 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    18.7 mi · 25 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward MD 109: ​Hyattstown, Barnesville

    1005 ft · 30 sec

  14. 14

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Old Hundred Road

    2325 ft · 1 min · Old Hundred Road

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Frederick Road

    2074 ft · 35 sec · Frederick Road

  16. 16

    Continue on Urbana Pike

    1181 ft · 24 sec · Urbana Pike

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Green Valley Road

    1.7 mi · 3 min · Green Valley Road

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Prices Distillery Road

    37 m · 8 sec · Prices Distillery Road

  19. 19

    Turn right

    15 m · 8 sec

  20. 20

    Turn left

    60 m · 15 sec

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
21 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
42 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 270 North
22.3 mi · 45%
Capital Beltway
16.4 mi · 33%
John Hanson Highway
5.64 mi · 11%
Green Valley Road
1.67 mi · 3%
Collington Road
0.96 mi · 2%
I 495 North
0.61 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 270 North

Keep slight right to continue on I 270 North

18.7 mi · 00h 25m

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 09m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 20m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+10.4 mi
39.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Chevy Chase View
00h 34m from Bowie
Leave By
4:10 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Rain Showers Likely leaving Bowie and Rain Showers near Green Valley.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 50 miles (80.5 km) and usually takes 01h 09m 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?

Chevy Chase View is a useful midpoint, sitting about 25 miles from Bowie and 25 miles from Green Valley.

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

The direct path is about 39.6 miles (63.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.4 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 4:10 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.19 one way or $14.38 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 15.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around Bowie and Rain Showers near Green Valley.

Stop Ideas Near Chevy Chase View

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 Chevy Chase View and the surrounding midpoint area.
United States Capitol
Scenic stop 10.5 mi away

United States Capitol

Washington , DC
First St SE, Washington, DC 20004, United States
Rating 4.6/5 4,243 reviews Tourist attraction,Historical place,Historical landmark,Landmark,Federal government office
Stop photo coming soon
Practical stop 9.4 mi away

D C Government

Washington , DC
77 P St NE, Washington, DC 20002
Rating 5.0/5 2 reviews City government office,Telephone answering service
THEARC: Town Hall Education Arts Recreation Campus
Meeting point 14.2 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
Town Hall Liquor And Bar
Nearby stop 9.5 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 Chevy Chase View.

RAIL

Rockville station

9 mi away
251 Hungerford Drive at Park Rd.
RAIL

Washington Union Station

15 mi away
50 Massachusetts Ave NE
RAIL

New Carrollton station

20 mi away
4300 Garden City Drive
RAIL

Union Station

24 mi away
110 Callahan Drive

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Bowie and Green Valley. Straight-line distance: 39.56 mi (63.66 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 Green Valley

Town in Frederick County, Maryland, United States

Population12,262
Coordinates39.3092700, -77.2972100
Altitude121
CountryUnited States
Start: Bowie (-76.73028, 38.94278)
End: Green Valley (-77.29721, 39.30927)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 81 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 40m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 15m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 00m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 50m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 42m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 37m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.76 gal
6.68 L · about $7.19
Round trip
$14.38
3.52 gal · 13.36 L
Estimated CO2
15.6 kg one way
Round trip: 31.3 kg / 69 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $7.19 $14.38
Mid-grade $4.60 $8.09 $16.19
Premium $4.95 $8.72 $17.44
Diesel $5.98 $10.52 $21.05

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 Green Valley. The current time is 03:14:24.

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.