How far is Bowie, MD from Woodmore, MD?
The driving distance from Bowie, MD to Woodmore, MD is about 5.5 miles (8.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 10m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 4.2 miles (6.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 20m 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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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Bowie and Woodmore.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bowie and Woodmore.
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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
27 m · 9 sec
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Turn right onto Excalibur Road
1324 ft · 40 sec · Excalibur Road
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Turn right onto Mitchellville Road
1.2 mi · 2 min · Mitchellville Road
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Turn right onto Mount Oak Road
1.5 mi · 3 min · Mount Oak Road
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Continue on Woodmore Road
1.6 km · 2 min · Woodmore Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Woodmore Road
32 m · 3 sec · Woodmore Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Woodmore Road
1.4 mi · 2 min · Woodmore Road
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Turn slight right
12 m · 2 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Bowie and Woodmore.
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.
Mount Oak Road
Turn right onto Mount Oak Road
1.53 mi · 00h 03m
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 Likely near Woodmore.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Bowie to Woodmore?
The road trip is about 5.5 miles (8.8 km) and usually takes 00h 10m 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?
Mitchellville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 2.7 miles from Bowie and 2.7 miles from Woodmore.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 4.2 miles (6.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.3 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 8:10 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $0.78 one way or $1.55 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 1.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around Bowie and Rain Showers Likely near Woodmore.
Stop Ideas Near Mitchellville
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
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Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Mitchellville.
New Carrollton station
Washington Union Station
BWI Rail Station
Union Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Bowie and Woodmore. Straight-line distance: 4.18 mi (6.73 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 Woodmore
Census designated place in Prince George’s County, Maryland, United States
| Population | 3,936 |
| Coordinates | 38.9212200, -76.8030300 |
| Altitude | 50 |
| Country | United States |
End: Woodmore (-76.80303, 38.92122)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 9 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 10m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 08m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 06m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 05m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 04m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 04m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $4.09 | $0.78 | $1.55 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $0.87 | $1.75 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $0.94 | $1.88 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $1.14 | $2.27 |
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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