How far is Bowie, MD from Riverside, MD?
The driving distance from Bowie, MD to Riverside, MD is about 22.1 miles (35.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 39m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 18 miles (28.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 18m 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 39m.
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.
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
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Bowie and Riverside.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bowie and Riverside.
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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
2.4 mi · 5 min · Collington Road
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Continue on Laurel Bowie Road
11.5 mi · 18 min · Laurel Bowie Road
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Turn left onto Fort Meade Road
1549 ft · 45 sec · Fort Meade Road
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Continue on Talbott Avenue
1.1 km · 2 min · Talbott Avenue
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Turn right onto 7th Street
4.4 mi · 8 min · 7th Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward US 29 North
8 m · 1 sec
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Exit the roundabout onto US 29 North
2005 ft · 55 sec
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Merge slight left onto Columbia Pike
1.8 mi · 2 min · Columbia Pike
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Take the exit slight left toward Rivers Edge
103 m · 12 sec
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Continue on Rivers Edge Road
1869 ft · 1 min · Rivers Edge Road
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Turn left onto Rivers View Court
119 m · 17 sec · Rivers View Court
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Rivers View Court
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Bowie and Riverside.
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.
Laurel Bowie Road
Continue on Laurel Bowie Road
11.5 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 Cloudy near Riverside.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Bowie to Riverside?
The road trip is about 22.1 miles (35.5 km) and usually takes 00h 39m 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?
South Laurel is a useful midpoint, sitting about 11.1 miles from Bowie and 11.1 miles from Riverside.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 18 miles (28.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.1 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 7:12 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.31 one way or $6.61 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny around Bowie and Cloudy near Riverside.
Stop Ideas Near South Laurel
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
United States Capitol
D C Government
City of Bowie
Town Hall Liquor And Bar
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to South Laurel.
New Carrollton station
BWI Rail Station
Washington Union Station
Rockville station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Bowie and Riverside. Straight-line distance: 17.98 mi (28.93 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 Riverside
Riverside is a place in Maryland, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 39.1734400, -76.8852500 |
| Altitude | 98 |
| Country | United States |
End: Riverside (-76.88525, 39.17344)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 36 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 44m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 33m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 26m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 22m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 18m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 16m |
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 | $3.31 | $6.61 |
| Mid-grade | $4.84 | $3.78 | $7.55 |
| Premium | $5.15 | $4.01 | $8.03 |
| Diesel | $6.36 | $4.96 | $9.92 |
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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