How far is Bowie, MD from Mellwood, MD?
The driving distance from Bowie, MD to Mellwood, MD is about 15.3 miles (24.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 23m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 10.4 miles (16.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 47m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 23m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in Maryland, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Bowie and Mellwood.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bowie and Mellwood.
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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
1.5 mi · 2 min · Crain Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward MD 4 North: Washington
1929 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Stephanie Roper Highway
1962 ft · 30 sec · Stephanie Roper Highway
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Continue on Pennsylvania Avenue
4 mi · 5 min · Pennsylvania Avenue
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Take the exit slight right toward MD 223: Westphalia, Clinton
1305 ft · 34 sec
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Continue on Old Marlboro Pike
572 ft · 13 sec · Old Marlboro Pike
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Turn left onto Melwood Road
616 ft · 15 sec · Melwood Road
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Continue on Woodyard Road
1280 ft · 34 sec · Woodyard Road
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Turn left onto Marlboro Pike
39 m · 5 sec · Marlboro Pike
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Marlboro Pike
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Bowie and Mellwood.
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.
North West Crain Highway
Turn right onto North West Crain Highway
7.46 mi · 00h 11m
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 Mellwood.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Bowie to Mellwood?
The road trip is about 15.3 miles (24.6 km) and usually takes 00h 23m 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?
Upper Marlboro is a useful midpoint, sitting about 7.6 miles from Bowie and 7.6 miles from Mellwood.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 10.4 miles (16.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.9 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 7:42 PM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.13 one way or $4.26 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 4.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Bowie and Sunny near Mellwood.
Stop Ideas Near Upper Marlboro
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Upper Marlboro.
New Carrollton station
Washington Union Station
Union Station
BWI Rail Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Bowie and Mellwood. Straight-line distance: 10.45 mi (16.81 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 Mellwood
Mellwood is a place in Maryland, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 38.8103900, -76.8241400 |
| Altitude | 66 |
| Country | United States |
End: Mellwood (-76.82414, 38.81039)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 25 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 30m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 22m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 18m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 15m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 13m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 11m |
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 | $3.94 | $2.13 | $4.26 |
| Mid-grade | $4.56 | $2.46 | $4.92 |
| Premium | $4.88 | $2.64 | $5.27 |
| Diesel | $6.29 | $3.40 | $6.80 |
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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