How far is Bowie, MD from Seabrook, MD?

The driving distance from Bowie, MD to Seabrook, MD is about 9 miles (14.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 14m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 6.5 miles (10.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 29m 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
9.02 mi
00h 14m
Flight
6.49 mi
10.44 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
6.49 mi
Kilometers
10.44 km
Flight Time

Driving Distance

Road route
9.02 mi
Kilometers
14.51 km
Drive Time
00h 14m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 14m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Seabrook
Mon, Jun 1, 11:17 PM EDT
Return by in Bowie
Mon, Jun 1, 11:32 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bowie
2026-06-01T23:02
Arrive Seabrook
Mon, Jun 1, 11:17 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 14m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:15 AM to 7:15 PM EDT

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

Leave by
8:00 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
Woodmore
MD

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

From Bowie
4.5 mi
00h 07m
To Seabrook
4.5 mi
00h 07m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
78°F
This Afternoon

Partly Sunny

Starts
Mon, Jun 1 4:00 PM EDT
Wind
8 mph NE
Destination
78°F
Monday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Mon, Jun 1 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
1 to 8 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    1.6 km · 2 min · Collington Road

  5. 5

    Take the ramp slight right toward US 50 West: Washington

    2283 ft · 56 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto John Hanson Highway

    5 mi · 6 min · John Hanson Highway

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward MD 704: Martin Luther King Junior Highway, Glenarden

    1372 ft · 33 sec

  8. 8

    Turn right onto Martin Luther King Jr. Highway

    2068 ft · 43 sec · Martin Luther King Jr. Highway

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Forbes Boulevard

    1.3 km · 2 min · Forbes Boulevard

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Annapolis Road

    1.2 km · 1 min · Annapolis Road

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Carter Avenue

    928 ft · 28 sec · Carter Avenue

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Worrell Avenue

    48 m · 7 sec · Worrell Avenue

  13. 13

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Worrell Avenue

Car Route Details

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

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
13 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
144.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
John Hanson Highway
4.99 mi · 55%
Collington Road
0.96 mi · 11%
Forbes Boulevard
0.78 mi · 9%
Annapolis Road
0.73 mi · 8%
US 50 West
0.43 mi · 5%
Martin Luther King Jr. Highway
0.39 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

John Hanson Highway

Merge slight left onto John Hanson Highway

4.99 mi · 00h 06m

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 14m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 30m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+2.5 mi
6.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Woodmore
00h 07m from Bowie
Leave By
8:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Bowie and Mostly Sunny near Seabrook.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 9 miles (14.5 km) and usually takes 00h 14m 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?

Woodmore is a useful midpoint, sitting about 4.5 miles from Bowie and 4.5 miles from Seabrook.

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

The direct path is about 6.5 miles (10.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.5 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 8:00 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.31 one way or $2.62 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 2.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Bowie and Mostly Sunny near Seabrook.

Stop Ideas Near Woodmore

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 Woodmore and the surrounding midpoint area.
United States Capitol
Scenic stop 12 mi away

United States Capitol

Washington , DC
First St SE, Washington, DC 20004, United States
Rating 4.6/5 4,243 reviews Tourist attraction,Historical place,Historical landmark,Landmark,Federal government office
Stop photo coming soon
Practical stop 11.6 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
THEARC: Town Hall Education Arts Recreation Campus
Meeting point 11.9 mi away

THEARC: Town Hall Education Arts Recreation Campus

Washington , DC
1901 Mississippi Ave SE, Washington, DC 20020
Rating 4.7/5 64 reviews Recreation center,City Hall
Town Hall Liquor And Bar
Nearby stop 8.1 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 Woodmore.

RAIL

New Carrollton station

6 mi away
4300 Garden City Drive
RAIL

Washington Union Station

18 mi away
50 Massachusetts Ave NE
RAIL

Union Station

26 mi away
110 Callahan Drive
RAIL

BWI Rail Station

31 mi away
7 Amtrak Way

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Bowie and Seabrook. Straight-line distance: 6.49 mi (10.44 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 Seabrook

Seabrook is a place in Maryland, United States.

Population0
Coordinates38.9680500, -76.8465800
Altitude47
CountryUnited States
Start: Bowie (-76.73028, 38.94278)
End: Seabrook (-76.84658, 38.96805)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 15 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 18m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 13m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 10m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 09m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 07m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 06m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.32 gal
1.2 L · about $1.31
Round trip
$2.62
0.64 gal · 2.4 L
Estimated CO2
2.8 kg one way
Round trip: 5.7 kg / 13 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $1.31 $2.62
Mid-grade $4.60 $1.47 $2.94
Premium $4.95 $1.59 $3.17
Diesel $5.98 $1.91 $3.83

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 · Jun 02, 2026

There is no time difference between Bowie and Seabrook. The current time is 23:02:39.

Distance to Other Cities

Planning a road trip? See the full trip guide on Trip.ovh — stops, fuel costs, weather, and departure timing.

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