How far is Bowie, MD from Oxon Hill, MD?
The driving distance from Bowie, MD to Oxon Hill, MD is about 23.5 miles (37.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 34m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 17 miles (27.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 09m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 34m.
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.
Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny
Patchy Fog then Partly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Bowie and Oxon Hill.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bowie and Oxon Hill.
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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
5.9 mi · 7 min · John Hanson Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 95 South, I 495 South: Richmond
1.6 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto Capital Beltway
13.2 mi · 18 min · Capital Beltway
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Take the exit slight right toward MD 414: Saint Barnabas Road, Marlow Heights East
1982 ft · 50 sec
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Turn left onto Saint Barnabas Road
2492 ft · 1 min · Saint Barnabas Road
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Continue on Oxon Hill Road
1.4 km · 2 min · Oxon Hill Road
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Turn right onto Livingston Road
14 m · 2 sec · Livingston Road
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Turn right
6 m · 1 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Bowie and Oxon Hill.
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.
Capital Beltway
Merge slight left onto Capital Beltway
13.2 mi · 00h 18m
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.
Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny leaving Bowie and Patchy Fog then Partly Sunny near Oxon Hill.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Bowie to Oxon Hill?
The road trip is about 23.5 miles (37.9 km) and usually takes 00h 34m 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?
Lake Arbor is a useful midpoint, sitting about 11.7 miles from Bowie and 11.8 miles from Oxon Hill.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 17 miles (27.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.5 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 7:20 PM EDT.
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 7.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny around Bowie and Patchy Fog then Partly Sunny near Oxon Hill.
Stop Ideas Near Lake Arbor
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 Lake Arbor.
New Carrollton station
Washington Union Station
Union Station
BWI Rail Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Bowie and Oxon Hill. Straight-line distance: 16.95 mi (27.28 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 Oxon Hill
Oxon Hill is a place in Maryland, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 38.8034500, -76.9897000 |
| Altitude | 57 |
| Country | United States |
End: Oxon Hill (-76.9897, 38.80345)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 38 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 47m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 35m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 28m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 23m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 20m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 17m |
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 | $4.24 | $3.52 | $7.04 |
| Mid-grade | $4.84 | $4.02 | $8.04 |
| Premium | $5.15 | $4.27 | $8.54 |
| Diesel | $6.36 | $5.28 | $10.56 |
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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