How far is Bowie, MD from Largo, MD?

The driving distance from Bowie, MD to Largo, MD is about 9.2 miles (14.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 17m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 6.2 miles (10 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 35m 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
9.19 mi
00h 17m
Flight
6.21 mi
10 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
6.21 mi
Kilometers
10 km
Flight Time

Driving Distance

Road route
9.19 mi
Kilometers
14.79 km
Drive Time
00h 17m

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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 00h 17m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Largo
Sat, Nov 7, 2:46 AM EST
Return by in Bowie
Sat, Nov 7, 3:04 AM EST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bowie
2026-11-07T02:29
Arrive Largo
Sat, Nov 7, 2:46 AM EST
Route Timing
00h 17m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EST
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:18 AM to 7:18 PM EST

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

Leave by
7:54 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
Woodmore
MD

Census designated place in Prince George’s County, Maryland, United States

From Bowie
4.6 mi
00h 08m
To Largo
4.6 mi
00h 08m

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
59°F
Saturday

Sunny

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

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    33 m · 8 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right

    79 m · 21 sec

  3. 3

    Turn left

    27 m · 9 sec

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Excalibur Road

    1324 ft · 40 sec · Excalibur Road

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Mitchellville Road

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Mitchellville Road

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Mount Oak Road

    1.5 mi · 3 min · Mount Oak Road

  7. 7

    Continue on Woodmore Road

    1.6 km · 2 min · Woodmore Road

  8. 8

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Woodmore Road

    32 m · 3 sec · Woodmore Road

  9. 9

    Exit the roundabout onto Woodmore Road

    1.4 mi · 3 min · Woodmore Road

  10. 10

    Continue on Lottsford Road

    2.1 mi · 4 min · Lottsford Road

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Landover Road

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Landover Road

  12. 12

    Turn slight right onto MD 214 East: Annapolis

    1574 ft · 58 sec

  13. 13

    Turn straight onto Central Avenue

    131 m · 7 sec · Central Avenue

  14. 14

    Turn slight right onto MD 202 North: Largo

    693 ft · 25 sec

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
15 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
0 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
163 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Woodmore Road
2.45 mi · 27%
Lottsford Road
2.06 mi · 22%
Mount Oak Road
1.53 mi · 17%
Mitchellville Road
1.15 mi · 13%
Landover Road
1.15 mi · 13%
MD 214 East
0.3 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Lottsford Road

Continue on Lottsford Road

2.06 mi · 00h 04m

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 17m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 36m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+3 mi
6.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Woodmore
00h 08m from Bowie
Leave By
7:54 PM EST
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Bowie and Sunny near Largo.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 9.2 miles (14.8 km) and usually takes 00h 17m 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 4.6 miles from Bowie and 4.6 miles from Largo.

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

The direct path is about 6.2 miles (10 km), while the road route adds roughly 3 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 7:54 PM EST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.27 one way or $2.53 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 2.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Woodmore

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 Woodmore and the surrounding midpoint area.
United States Capitol
Scenic stop 12.1 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 11.8 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 11.5 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 9.1 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 Woodmore.

RAIL

New Carrollton station

6 mi away
4300 Garden City Drive
RAIL

Washington Union Station

18 mi away
50 Massachusetts Ave NE
RAIL

Union Station

26 mi away
110 Callahan Drive
RAIL

BWI Rail Station

31 mi away
7 Amtrak Way

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Bowie and Largo. Straight-line distance: 6.21 mi (10 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 Largo

Largo is a place in Maryland, United States.

Population0
Coordinates38.8976100, -76.8302500
Altitude53
CountryUnited States
Start: Bowie (-76.73028, 38.94278)
End: Largo (-76.83025, 38.89761)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 15 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 18m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 13m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 11m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 09m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 07m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 06m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.32 gal
1.23 L · about $1.27
Round trip
$2.53
0.64 gal · 2.46 L
Estimated CO2
2.8 kg one way
Round trip: 5.7 kg / 13 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $1.27 $2.53
Mid-grade $4.57 $1.46 $2.93
Premium $4.89 $1.57 $3.13
Diesel $6.30 $2.02 $4.03

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 Largo. The current time is 02:29:12.

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.