How far is Bowie, MD from Indian Head, MD?
The driving distance from Bowie, MD to Indian Head, MD is about 40 miles (64.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 03m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 33.2 miles (53.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 07m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 03m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.
Halfway Point
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Bowie and Indian Head.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bowie and Indian Head.
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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 · 36 sec · Evergreen Parkway
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Turn right onto Collington Road
1 km · 1 min · Collington Road
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Turn right onto North West Crain Highway
7.5 mi · 11 min · North West Crain Highway
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Continue on Crain Highway
12.7 mi · 18 min · Crain Highway
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Take the exit slight right
75 m · 7 sec
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Turn straight onto Brandywine Road
1 km · 1 min · Brandywine Road
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Turn left onto Spine Road
151 m · 18 sec · Spine Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Accokeek Road
1573 ft · 34 sec · Accokeek Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Accokeek Road
16 m · 1 sec · Accokeek Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Accokeek Road
7 mi · 13 min · Accokeek Road
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Turn right onto Accokeek Road
957 ft · 21 sec · Accokeek Road
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Turn straight onto Livingston Road
1.3 km · 2 min · Livingston Road
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Turn left onto Indian Head Highway
2391 ft · 41 sec · Indian Head Highway
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Continue on Indian Head Highway
9.4 mi · 15 min · Indian Head Highway
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Continue on Indian Head Highway
116 m · 17 sec · Indian Head Highway
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Indian Head Highway
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Bowie and Indian Head.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Crain Highway
Continue on Crain Highway
12.7 mi · 00h 18m
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.
Sunny leaving Bowie and Sunny near Indian Head.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Bowie to Indian Head?
The road trip is about 40 miles (64.4 km) and usually takes 01h 03m 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?
Brandywine is a useful midpoint, sitting about 20 miles from Bowie and 20 miles from Indian Head.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 33.2 miles (53.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.8 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 4:22 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.76 one way or $11.52 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 12.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Bowie and Sunny near Indian Head.
Stop Ideas Near Brandywine
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
United States Capitol
THEARC: Town Hall Education Arts Recreation Campus
Alexandria Finance Department
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Brandywine.
Union Station
Washington Union Station
New Carrollton station
Lorton station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Bowie and Indian Head. Straight-line distance: 33.19 mi (53.42 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 Indian Head
Town in Charles County, Maryland, United States
| Population | 3,787 |
| Coordinates | 38.6001200, -77.1622000 |
| Altitude | 29 |
| Country | United States |
End: Indian Head (-77.1622, 38.60012)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 64 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 20m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 00m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 48m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 40m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 34m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 29m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $4.09 | $5.76 | $11.52 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $6.48 | $12.97 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $6.99 | $13.97 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $8.43 | $16.86 |
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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