How far is Bowie, MD from Marlow Heights, MD?
The driving distance from Bowie, MD to Marlow Heights, MD is about 18.7 miles (30.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 31m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 14.1 miles (22.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 03m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
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Halfway Point
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City in Prince George's County, Maryland, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Bowie and Marlow Heights.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bowie and Marlow Heights.
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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
5 mi · 6 min · John Hanson Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward MD 704: Martin Luther King Junior Highway, Glenarden
1630 ft · 42 sec
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Turn left onto Martin Luther King Jr. Highway
5.2 mi · 9 min · Martin Luther King Jr. Highway
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Turn left onto Addison Road
2.2 mi · 4 min · Addison Road
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Continue on Walker Mill Road
3214 ft · 58 sec · Walker Mill Road
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Continue on Silver Hill Road
3.1 mi · 6 min · Silver Hill Road
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Continue on Iverson Street
1952 ft · 51 sec · Iverson Street
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Turn left onto 26th Avenue
545 ft · 17 sec · 26th Avenue
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Continue on Lyons Street
854 ft · 28 sec · Lyons Street
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Continue on Lyons Street
34 m · 10 sec · Lyons Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Lyons Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Bowie and Marlow Heights.
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.
Martin Luther King Jr. Highway
Turn left onto Martin Luther King Jr. Highway
5.19 mi · 00h 09m
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.
Rain Showers Likely leaving Bowie and Rain Showers near Marlow Heights.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Bowie to Marlow Heights?
The road trip is about 18.7 miles (30.1 km) and usually takes 00h 31m 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?
Glenarden is a useful midpoint, sitting about 9.4 miles from Bowie and 9.4 miles from Marlow Heights.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 14.1 miles (22.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.6 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 EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:26 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.70 one way or $5.39 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around Bowie and Rain Showers near Marlow Heights.
Stop Ideas Near Glenarden
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 Glenarden.
New Carrollton station
Washington Union Station
Union Station
Rockville station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Bowie and Marlow Heights. Straight-line distance: 14.1 mi (22.69 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 Marlow Heights
Census-designated place in Prince George's County, Maryland, United States
| Population | 5,618 |
| Coordinates | 38.8334500, -76.9516400 |
| Altitude | 79 |
| Country | United States |
End: Marlow Heights (-76.95164, 38.83345)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 30 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 37m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 28m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 22m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 18m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 16m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 14m |
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 | $2.70 | $5.39 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $3.04 | $6.07 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $3.27 | $6.54 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $3.95 | $7.89 |
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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