How far is Bowie, MD from La Plata, MD?
The driving distance from Bowie, MD to La Plata, MD is about 35.9 miles (57.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 54m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 31.5 miles (50.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 49m 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 00h 54m.
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.
Census designated place in Maryland, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Bowie and La Plata.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bowie and La Plata.
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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
27.1 mi · 41 min · Crain Highway
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Turn left onto Charles Street
2232 ft · 1 min · Charles Street
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Turn left onto Kent Avenue
17 m · 4 sec · Kent Avenue
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Turn right
3 m · 1 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 La Plata.
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
27.1 mi · 00h 41m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Bowie and Mostly Sunny near La Plata.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Bowie to La Plata?
The road trip is about 35.9 miles (57.8 km) and usually takes 00h 54m 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?
Rosaryville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 18 miles from Bowie and 18 miles from La Plata.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 31.5 miles (50.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.4 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 4:40 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.19 one way or $10.38 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Bowie and Mostly Sunny near La Plata.
Stop Ideas Near Rosaryville
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 Rosaryville.
New Carrollton station
Union Station
Washington Union Station
Lorton station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Bowie and La Plata. Straight-line distance: 31.47 mi (50.65 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 La Plata
Town in Maryland, United States
| Population | 9,800 |
| Coordinates | 38.5292900, -76.9752500 |
| Altitude | 57 |
| Country | United States |
End: La Plata (-76.97525, 38.52929)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 58 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 11m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 53m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 43m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 35m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 30m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 26m |
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 | $5.19 | $10.38 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $5.84 | $11.68 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $6.29 | $12.58 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $7.59 | $15.19 |
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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