How far is Bowie, MD from Walkersville, MD?

The driving distance from Bowie, MD to Walkersville, MD is about 66 miles (106.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 29m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 50.1 miles (80.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 59m 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
66 mi
01h 29m
Flight
50.17 mi
80.74 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
50.17 mi
Kilometers
80.74 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
66 mi
Kilometers
106.21 km
Drive Time
01h 29m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 29m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Walkersville
Mon, Jun 1, 8:26 PM EDT
Return by in Bowie
Mon, Jun 1, 9:56 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bowie
2026-06-01T18:56
Arrive Walkersville
Mon, Jun 1, 8:26 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 29m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:30 AM to 11:30 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:30 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
Washington Grove
MD

Town in Maryland, United States

From Bowie
33 mi
00h 44m
To Walkersville
33 mi
00h 44m

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
51°F
Tonight

Partly Cloudy

Starts
Mon, Jun 1 6:00 PM EDT
Wind
2 to 8 mph NE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    5.6 mi · 7 min · John Hanson Highway

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward I 95 North, I 495 North: Baltimore, Silver Spring

    2347 ft · 57 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on I 495 North, I 95 North: Beltway

    3221 ft · 1 min

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Capital Beltway

    6.9 mi · 9 min · Capital Beltway

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on Capital Beltway

    9.5 mi · 12 min · Capital Beltway

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on I 270 North: Frederick

    3.6 mi · 5 min

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on I 270 North

    28.2 mi · 36 min

  13. 13

    Continue on Frederick Freeway

    4.5 mi · 6 min · Frederick Freeway

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward MD 26 East: Libertytown, Walkersville

    2.2 mi · 4 min

  15. 15

    Continue on Woodsboro Pike

    2.3 mi · 4 min · Woodsboro Pike

  16. 16

    Turn left onto West Crum Road

    602 ft · 26 sec · West Crum Road

  17. 17

    Continue on Main Street

    1568 ft · 1 min · Main Street

  18. 18

    Turn left onto West Pennsylvania Avenue

    76 m · 7 sec · West Pennsylvania Avenue

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Pennsylvania Avenue

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
19 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
28.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 270 North
31.8 mi · 48%
Capital Beltway
16.4 mi · 25%
John Hanson Highway
5.64 mi · 9%
Frederick Freeway
4.53 mi · 7%
Woodsboro Pike
2.29 mi · 3%
MD 26 East
2.16 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

I 270 North

Keep slight right to continue on I 270 North

28.2 mi · 00h 36m

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
01h 29m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 00m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+15.9 mi
50.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Washington Grove
00h 44m from Bowie
Leave By
3:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Bowie and Partly Cloudy near Walkersville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 66 miles (106.2 km) and usually takes 01h 29m 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?

Washington Grove is a useful midpoint, sitting about 33 miles from Bowie and 33 miles from Walkersville.

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

The direct path is about 50.1 miles (80.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.9 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 EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:30 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.52 one way or $19.04 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 20.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Bowie and Partly Cloudy near Walkersville.

Stop Ideas Near Washington Grove

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 Washington Grove and the surrounding midpoint area.
Griffith Park at City Hall
Scenic stop 2.2 mi away

Griffith Park at City Hall

Gaithersburg , MD
29 S Summit Ave, Gaithersburg, MD 20877, United States
Rating 4.6/5 57 reviews Park
Gaithersburg City Hall
Meeting point 2.2 mi away

Gaithersburg City Hall

Gaithersburg , MD
31 S Summit Ave, Gaithersburg, MD 20877
Rating 4.1/5 14 reviews City Hall,City clerk's office,City government office
Herndon Old Town Hall
Scenic stop 14.4 mi away

Herndon Old Town Hall

Herndon , VA
730 Station St, Herndon, VA 20170
Rating 4.5/5 45 reviews Historical landmark
City of Rockville City Hall
Scenic stop 2.6 mi away

City of Rockville City Hall

Rockville , MD
111 Maryland Ave, Rockville, MD 20850, United States
Rating 4.5/5 4 reviews Park

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Washington Grove.

RAIL

Rockville station

7 mi away
251 Hungerford Drive at Park Rd.
RAIL

Washington Union Station

31 mi away
50 Massachusetts Ave NE
RAIL

New Carrollton station

34 mi away
4300 Garden City Drive
BUS

Frederick Airport, MD

36 mi away
1341 Hughes Ford Road

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Bowie and Walkersville. Straight-line distance: 50.17 mi (80.74 km).

Bowie

#1 Bowie

The most populous city in Prince George's County, Maryland.

Population58,212
Coordinates38.9427800, -76.7302800
Altitude42
CountryUnited States
Walkersville

#2 Walkersville

Town in Frederick County Maryland

Population6,574
Coordinates39.4862100, -77.3519300
Altitude94
CountryUnited States
Start: Bowie (-76.73028, 38.94278)
End: Walkersville (-77.35193, 39.48621)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 106 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 11m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 38m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 19m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 05m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 56m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 49m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.33 gal
8.82 L · about $9.52
Round trip
$19.04
4.66 gal · 17.64 L
Estimated CO2
20.7 kg one way
Round trip: 41.4 kg / 91 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $9.52 $19.04
Mid-grade $4.60 $10.72 $21.43
Premium $4.95 $11.54 $23.09
Diesel $5.98 $13.93 $27.87

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 01, 2026

There is no time difference between Bowie and Walkersville. The current time is 18:56:42.

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.