How far is Bowie, MD from Temple Hills, MD?
The driving distance from Bowie, MD to Temple Hills, MD is about 22.9 miles (36.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 34m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 14.6 miles (23.5 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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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.
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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
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Bowie and Temple Hills.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bowie and Temple Hills.
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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
10.6 mi · 14 min · Capital Beltway
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Take the exit slight right toward MD 5: Waldorf, Silver Hill
680 ft · 17 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on Silver Hill
669 ft · 16 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on Auth Road, Strayer University
89 m · 15 sec
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Turn left onto Auth Road
899 ft · 19 sec · Auth Road
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Merge slight left onto Branch Avenue
1.4 mi · 2 min · Branch Avenue
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Take the exit slight right
1170 ft · 32 sec
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Turn straight onto Saint Barnabas Road
1.5 km · 2 min · Saint Barnabas Road
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Turn left onto Temple Hill Road
1.1 km · 1 min · Temple Hill Road
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Continue on Temple Hill Road
38 m · 3 sec · Temple Hill Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Temple Hill Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Bowie and Temple Hills.
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
10.6 mi · 00h 14m
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.
Rain Showers Likely leaving Bowie and Rain Showers near Temple Hills.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Bowie to Temple Hills?
The road trip is about 22.9 miles (36.8 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 11.4 miles from Bowie and 11.4 miles from Temple Hills.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 14.6 miles (23.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.3 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 $3.31 one way or $6.62 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around Bowie and Rain Showers near Temple Hills.
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 Temple Hills. Straight-line distance: 14.6 mi (23.5 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 Temple Hills
Census designated place in Maryland, United States
| Population | 7,852 |
| Coordinates | 38.8140000, -76.9455300 |
| Altitude | 82 |
| Country | United States |
End: Temple Hills (-76.94553, 38.814)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 37 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 45m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 34m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 27m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 22m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 19m |
| 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 | $4.09 | $3.31 | $6.62 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $3.73 | $7.45 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $4.01 | $8.03 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $4.84 | $9.69 |
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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