How far is Bowie, MD from Urbana, MD?
The driving distance from Bowie, MD to Urbana, MD is about 51.5 miles (82.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 09m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 42.5 miles (68.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 18m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 01h 09m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
A census-designated place in Montgomery County, Maryland.
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Isolated Rain Showers then Partly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Bowie and Urbana.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bowie and Urbana.
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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
5.6 mi · 7 min · John Hanson Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 95 North, I 495 North: Baltimore, Silver Spring
2347 ft · 57 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 495 North, I 95 North: Beltway
3221 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Capital Beltway
6.9 mi · 9 min · Capital Beltway
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Keep slight left to continue on Capital Beltway
9.5 mi · 12 min · Capital Beltway
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Keep slight right to continue on I 270 North: Frederick
3.6 mi · 5 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 270 North
22.4 mi · 29 min
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Take the exit slight right toward MD 80: Urbana, Buckeystown
1166 ft · 31 sec
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Turn left onto Fingerboard Road
1723 ft · 33 sec · Fingerboard Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Sugarloaf Parkway
102 m · 6 sec · Sugarloaf Parkway
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Exit the roundabout onto Sugarloaf Parkway
126 m · 14 sec · Sugarloaf Parkway
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Turn left onto Urbana Pike
106 m · 12 sec · Urbana Pike
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Urbana Pike
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Bowie and Urbana.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 270 North
Keep slight right to continue on I 270 North
22.4 mi · 00h 29m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Patchy Fog leaving Bowie and Isolated Rain Showers then Partly Sunny near Urbana.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Bowie to Urbana?
The road trip is about 51.5 miles (82.9 km) and usually takes 01h 09m 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?
North Bethesda is a useful midpoint, sitting about 25.7 miles from Bowie and 25.8 miles from Urbana.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 42.5 miles (68.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:12 PM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.20 one way or $14.40 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 16.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Patchy Fog around Bowie and Isolated Rain Showers then Partly Sunny near Urbana.
Stop Ideas Near North Bethesda
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 North Bethesda.
Rockville station
Washington Union Station
New Carrollton station
Union Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Bowie and Urbana. Straight-line distance: 42.53 mi (68.45 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 Urbana
Urbana is a place in Maryland, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 39.3259400, -77.3513700 |
| Altitude | 140 |
| Country | United States |
End: Urbana (-77.35137, 39.32594)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 83 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 42m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 17m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 01m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 51m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 44m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 38m |
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 | $3.96 | $7.20 | $14.40 |
| Mid-grade | $4.57 | $8.32 | $16.64 |
| Premium | $4.89 | $8.91 | $17.81 |
| Diesel | $6.30 | $11.47 | $22.94 |
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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