How far is Bowie, MD from Scaggsville, MD?

The driving distance from Bowie, MD to Scaggsville, MD is about 19.6 miles (31.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 34m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 16.7 miles (26.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 08m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
19.57 mi
00h 34m
Flight
16.69 mi
26.86 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
16.69 mi
Kilometers
26.86 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
19.57 mi
Kilometers
31.49 km
Drive Time
00h 34m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 34m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Scaggsville
Fri, Oct 16, 12:04 AM EDT
Return by in Bowie
Fri, Oct 16, 12:38 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bowie
2026-10-15T23:30
Arrive Scaggsville
Fri, Oct 16, 12:04 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 34m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:34 AM to 7:34 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:22 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Bowie
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

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
South Laurel
MD

Census designated place in Prince George’s County, Maryland, United States

From Bowie
9.8 mi
00h 17m
To Scaggsville
9.8 mi
00h 17m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
65°F
This Afternoon

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 1:00 PM EDT
Wind
7 mph E
Destination
57°F
Tonight

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 8:00 PM EDT
Wind
8 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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 · 34 sec · Evergreen Parkway

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Collington Road

    2.4 mi · 5 min · Collington Road

  5. 5

    Continue on Laurel Bowie Road

    11.5 mi · 18 min · Laurel Bowie Road

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Fort Meade Road

    1549 ft · 45 sec · Fort Meade Road

  7. 7

    Continue on Talbott Avenue

    1.1 km · 2 min · Talbott Avenue

  8. 8

    Turn right onto 7th Street

    4.4 mi · 8 min · 7th Street

  9. 9

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route

    48 m · 3 sec

  10. 10

    Exit the roundabout

    598 ft · 11 sec

  11. 11

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
11 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
0 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
56.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Laurel Bowie Road
11.5 mi · 59%
7th Street
4.51 mi · 23%
Collington Road
2.36 mi · 12%
Talbott Avenue
0.66 mi · 3%
Fort Meade Road
0.29 mi · 1%
Evergreen Parkway
0.18 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

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.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 34m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 08m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+2.9 mi
16.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
South Laurel
00h 17m from Bowie
Leave By
7:22 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Bowie and Chance Rain Showers near Scaggsville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 19.6 miles (31.5 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?

South Laurel is a useful midpoint, sitting about 9.8 miles from Bowie and 9.8 miles from Scaggsville.

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

The direct path is about 16.7 miles (26.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.9 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 EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:22 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.93 one way or $5.85 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Bowie and Chance Rain Showers near Scaggsville.

Stop Ideas Near South Laurel

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 South Laurel and the surrounding midpoint area.
Stop photo coming soon
Practical stop 13.9 mi away

D C Government

Washington , DC
77 P St NE, Washington, DC 20002
Rating 5.0/5 2 reviews City government office,Telephone answering service
City of Bowie
Meeting point 8.7 mi away

City of Bowie

Bowie , MD
15901 Excalibur Rd, Bowie, MD 20716
Rating 4.6/5 13 reviews City Hall,City government office
Town Hall Liquor And Bar
Nearby stop 7.3 mi away

Town Hall Liquor And Bar

College Park , MD
8135 Baltimore Ave, College Park, MD 20740
Rating 4.3/5 319 reviews Liquor store,Bar

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to South Laurel.

RAIL

New Carrollton station

13 mi away
4300 Garden City Drive
RAIL

BWI Rail Station

19 mi away
7 Amtrak Way
RAIL

Washington Union Station

23 mi away
50 Massachusetts Ave NE
RAIL

Rockville station

26 mi away
251 Hungerford Drive at Park Rd.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Bowie and Scaggsville. Straight-line distance: 16.69 mi (26.86 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 Scaggsville

Scaggsville is a place in Maryland, United States.

Population0
Coordinates39.1451100, -76.9002500
Altitude137
CountryUnited States
Start: Bowie (-76.73028, 38.94278)
End: Scaggsville (-76.90025, 39.14511)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 31 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 39m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 29m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 23m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 19m
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.

One-way fuel
0.69 gal
2.61 L · about $2.93
Round trip
$5.85
1.38 gal · 5.22 L
Estimated CO2
6.1 kg one way
Round trip: 12.3 kg / 27 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.24 $2.93 $5.85
Mid-grade $4.84 $3.34 $6.68
Premium $5.15 $3.55 $7.10
Diesel $6.36 $4.39 $8.78

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 · Oct 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Bowie and Scaggsville. The current time is 23:30:05.

Distance to Other Cities

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