How far is Bowie, MD from Lansdowne, MD?

The driving distance from Bowie, MD to Lansdowne, MD is about 25.2 miles (40.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 37m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 21.3 miles (34.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 15m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
25.21 mi
00h 37m
Flight
21.22 mi
34.15 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
21.22 mi
Kilometers
34.15 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
25.21 mi
Kilometers
40.57 km
Drive Time
00h 37m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 37m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Lansdowne
Sat, Nov 7, 1:32 AM EST
Return by in Bowie
Sat, Nov 7, 2:09 AM EST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bowie
2026-11-07T00:54
Arrive Lansdowne
Sat, Nov 7, 1:32 AM EST
Route Timing
00h 37m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EST
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:38 AM to 7:38 PM EST

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

Leave by
7:14 PM EST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Bowie
10:00 PM EST
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
Kensington
MD

Town in Montgomery County, Maryland, United States

From Bowie
12.6 mi
00h 18m
To Lansdowne
12.6 mi
00h 18m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
59°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, Nov 7 6:00 AM EST
Wind
15 mph NW
Destination
60°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, Nov 7 6:00 AM EST
Wind
8 to 14 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Bowie and Lansdowne.

  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

    8.9 mi · 10 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward I 695 West: Baltimore, Towson

    1.1 mi · 1 min

  9. 9

    Merge slight right onto Baltimore Beltway

    2.6 mi · 4 min · Baltimore Beltway

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward Hollins Ferry Road, Lansdowne

    911 ft · 24 sec

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Hollins Ferry Road

    897 ft · 44 sec · Hollins Ferry Road

  12. 12

    Turn sharp left onto Hammonds Ferry Road

    2877 ft · 1 min · Hammonds Ferry Road

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Clyde Avenue

    1232 ft · 42 sec · Clyde Avenue

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Clyde Avenue

Car Route Details

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

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
14 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
55.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Robert Crain Highway
16.1 mi · 64%
North East Crain Highway
3.32 mi · 13%
Baltimore Beltway
2.65 mi · 10%
I 695 West
1.07 mi · 4%
Collington Road
0.72 mi · 3%
Hammonds Ferry Road
0.54 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Robert Crain Highway

Merge slight left

8.93 mi · 00h 10m

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 37m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 16m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+3.9 mi
21.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Kensington
00h 18m from Bowie
Leave By
7:14 PM EST
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Bowie and Sunny near Lansdowne.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Bowie to Lansdowne?

The road trip is about 25.2 miles (40.6 km) and usually takes 00h 37m 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?

Kensington is a useful midpoint, sitting about 12.6 miles from Bowie and 12.6 miles from Lansdowne.

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

The direct path is about 21.3 miles (34.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.9 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 7:14 PM EST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.52 one way or $7.04 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Bowie and Sunny near Lansdowne.

Stop Ideas Near Kensington

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 Kensington and the surrounding midpoint area.
Stop photo coming soon
Scenic stop 9.9 mi away

City of Bowie

Bowie , MD
8614 Chestnut Ave, Bowie, MD 20715
Museum
Baltimore City Hall
Meeting point 14.1 mi away

Baltimore City Hall

Baltimore , MD
100 Holliday St, Baltimore, MD 21202
Rating 4.0/5 63 reviews City government office
Kenhill Center
Nearby stop 10.7 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 Kensington.

RAIL

BWI Rail Station

15 mi away
7 Amtrak Way
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

25 mi away
1515 North Charles Street
RAIL

New Carrollton station

29 mi away
4300 Garden City Drive
BUS

Kent Island, MD

32 mi away
3206 Main Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Bowie and Lansdowne. Straight-line distance: 21.22 mi (34.15 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 Lansdowne

Lansdowne is a place in Maryland, United States.

Population0
Coordinates39.2451100, -76.6605200
Altitude26
CountryUnited States
Start: Bowie (-76.73028, 38.94278)
End: Lansdowne (-76.66052, 39.24511)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 41 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 50m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 37m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 30m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 25m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 21m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 18m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.89 gal
3.37 L · about $3.52
Round trip
$7.04
1.78 gal · 6.74 L
Estimated CO2
7.9 kg one way
Round trip: 15.8 kg / 35 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $3.52 $7.04
Mid-grade $4.57 $4.07 $8.14
Premium $4.89 $4.35 $8.71
Diesel $6.30 $5.61 $11.22

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 · Nov 06, 2026

There is no time difference between Bowie and Lansdowne. The current time is 00:54:33.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.