How far is Bowie, MD from Landover, MD?
The driving distance from Bowie, MD to Landover, MD is about 11.1 miles (17.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 16m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 8.9 miles (14.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 32m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EST.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 16m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
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.
Census designated place in Prince George’s County, Maryland, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Bowie and Landover.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bowie and Landover.
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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 · 34 sec · Evergreen Parkway
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Collington Road
1.6 km · 2 min · Collington Road
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Take the ramp slight right toward US 50 West: Washington
2283 ft · 56 sec
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Merge slight left onto John Hanson Highway
8.6 mi · 10 min · John Hanson Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward MD 202: Landover Road, Upper Marlboro, Bladensburg
909 ft · 22 sec
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Keep slight right
139 m · 11 sec
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Turn straight onto Landover Road
535 ft · 13 sec · Landover Road
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Turn right onto Kilmer Street
90 m · 10 sec · Kilmer Street
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Turn right onto Old Landover Road
987 ft · 28 sec · Old Landover Road
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Turn left onto Warner Avenue
792 ft · 29 sec · Warner Avenue
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Turn right onto Dorman Street
24 m · 3 sec · Dorman Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Dorman Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Bowie and Landover.
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.
John Hanson Highway
Merge slight left onto John Hanson Highway
8.62 mi · 00h 10m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Sunny leaving Bowie and Sunny near Landover.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Bowie to Landover?
The road trip is about 11.1 miles (17.8 km) and usually takes 00h 16m 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?
Woodmore is a useful midpoint, sitting about 5.5 miles from Bowie and 5.5 miles from Landover.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 8.9 miles (14.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.2 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 EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:58 PM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.54 one way or $3.08 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 3.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Bowie and Sunny near Landover.
Stop Ideas Near Woodmore
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
United States Capitol
D C Government
THEARC: Town Hall Education Arts Recreation Campus
Town Hall Liquor And Bar
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Woodmore.
New Carrollton station
Washington Union Station
Union Station
BWI Rail Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Bowie and Landover. Straight-line distance: 8.96 mi (14.42 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 Landover
Landover is a place in Maryland, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 38.9340000, -76.8966400 |
| Altitude | 17 |
| Country | United States |
End: Landover (-76.89664, 38.934)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 18 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 22m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 16m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 13m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 11m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 09m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 08m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.96 | $1.54 | $3.08 |
| Mid-grade | $4.57 | $1.78 | $3.57 |
| Premium | $4.89 | $1.91 | $3.82 |
| Diesel | $6.30 | $2.46 | $4.92 |
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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