How far is Bowie, MD from Rosedale, MD?

The driving distance from Bowie, MD to Rosedale, MD is about 32.6 miles (52.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 48m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 28.5 miles (45.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 36m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
32.53 mi
00h 48m
Flight
28.5 mi
45.86 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
28.5 mi
Kilometers
45.86 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
32.53 mi
Kilometers
52.36 km
Drive Time
00h 48m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 48m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Rosedale
Wed, Apr 22, 11:12 PM EDT
Return by in Bowie
Thu, Apr 23, 12:01 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bowie
2026-04-22T22:24
Arrive Rosedale
Wed, Apr 22, 11:12 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 48m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:48 AM to 10:48 AM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
4:54 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Bowie
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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
Somerset
MD

Town in Maryland, United States

From Bowie
16.3 mi
00h 24m
To Rosedale
16.3 mi
00h 24m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
73°F
Wednesday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 mph SW
Destination
72°F
Today

Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 11:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    33 m · 8 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right

    79 m · 21 sec

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Evergreen Parkway

    968 ft · 36 sec · Evergreen Parkway

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Collington Road

    1.2 km · 1 min · Collington Road

  5. 5

    Turn left onto North East Crain Highway

    3.3 mi · 5 min · North East Crain Highway

  6. 6

    Continue on Robert Crain Highway

    7.1 mi · 11 min · Robert Crain Highway

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    10.4 mi · 12 min

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Harbor Tunnel Throughway

    2 mi · 3 min · Harbor Tunnel Throughway

  9. 9

    Continue on Harbor Tunnel Thruway

    2.2 mi · 3 min · Harbor Tunnel Thruway

  10. 10

    Continue on Baltimore Harbor Tunnel

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Baltimore Harbor Tunnel

  11. 11

    Continue on Harbor Tunnel Thruway

    2.9 mi · 4 min · Harbor Tunnel Thruway

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward US 40 East: Pulaski Highway

    817 ft · 20 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on US 40 East: Pulaski Highway

    132 m · 12 sec

  14. 14

    Turn straight onto Pulaski Highway

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Pulaski Highway

  15. 15

    Turn left onto 66th Street

    69 m · 10 sec · 66th Street

  16. 16

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Philadelphia Road

    1.3 km · 2 min · Philadelphia Road

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Philadelphia Road

Car Route Details

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

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
17 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
2 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
52.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Robert Crain Highway
17.6 mi · 54%
Harbor Tunnel Thruway
5.03 mi · 15%
North East Crain Highway
3.32 mi · 10%
Harbor Tunnel Throughway
2.02 mi · 6%
Baltimore Harbor Tunnel
1.4 mi · 4%
Pulaski Highway
1.14 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

Robert Crain Highway

Merge slight left

10.4 mi · 00h 12m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
00h 48m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 36m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+4.1 mi
28.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Somerset
00h 24m from Bowie
Leave By
4:54 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Bowie and Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Rosedale.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 32.6 miles (52.4 km) and usually takes 00h 48m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Somerset is a useful midpoint, sitting about 16.3 miles from Bowie and 16.3 miles from Rosedale.

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

The direct path is about 28.5 miles (45.9 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:54 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.70 one way or $9.40 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Bowie and Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Rosedale.

Stop Ideas Near Somerset

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 Somerset and the surrounding midpoint area.
Stop photo coming soon
Scenic stop 11.5 mi away

City of Bowie

Bowie , MD
8614 Chestnut Ave, Bowie, MD 20715
Museum
Baltimore City Hall
Meeting point 10.8 mi away

Baltimore City Hall

Baltimore , MD
100 Holliday St, Baltimore, MD 21202
Rating 4.0/5 63 reviews City government office
Kenhill Center
Nearby stop 13.2 mi away

Kenhill Center

Bowie , MD
2614 Kenhill Dr, Bowie, MD 20715
Rating 4.6/5 25 reviews Community center

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Somerset.

RAIL

BWI Rail Station

7 mi away
7 Amtrak Way
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

17 mi away
1515 North Charles Street
RAIL

New Carrollton station

30 mi away
4300 Garden City Drive
BUS

Kent Island, MD

39 mi away
3206 Main Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Bowie and Rosedale. Straight-line distance: 28.5 mi (45.86 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 Rosedale

City in Mississippi, United States

Population19,257
Coordinates39.3201100, -76.5155200
Altitude6
CountryUnited States
Start: Bowie (-76.73028, 38.94278)
End: Rosedale (-76.51552, 39.32011)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 52 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 05m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 48m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 39m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 32m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 27m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 24m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.15 gal
4.35 L · about $4.70
Round trip
$9.40
2.3 gal · 8.7 L
Estimated CO2
10.2 kg one way
Round trip: 20.4 kg / 45 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $4.70 $9.40
Mid-grade $4.60 $5.29 $10.58
Premium $4.95 $5.70 $11.39
Diesel $5.98 $6.88 $13.75

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 · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Bowie and Rosedale. The current time is 22:24:21.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.