How far is Bowleys Quarters, MD from Rockville, MD?

The driving distance from Bowleys Quarters, MD to Rockville, MD is about 58.2 miles (93.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 10m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 44.4 miles (71.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 21m 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
58.24 mi
01h 10m
Flight
44.37 mi
71.4 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
44.37 mi
Kilometers
71.4 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
58.24 mi
Kilometers
93.73 km
Drive Time
01h 10m

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 10m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Rockville
Sun, Apr 19, 6:54 AM EDT
Return by in Bowleys Quarters
Sun, Apr 19, 8:04 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bowleys Quarters
2026-04-19T05:43
Arrive Rockville
Sun, Apr 19, 6:54 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 10m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:11 AM to 11:11 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:08 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Bowleys Quarters
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
Jessup
MD

Locality in Howard and Anne Arundel counties, Maryland, United States

From Bowleys Quarters
27.1 mi
00h 35m
To Rockville
31.1 mi
00h 35m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
64°F
Sunday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 13 mph W
Destination
61°F
Sunday

Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
13 to 18 mph NW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Bowleys Quarters and Rockville.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Bowleys Quarters and Rockville.

  1. 1

    Start on Carroll Island Road

    1.1 km · 2 min · Carroll Island Road

  2. 2

    Continue on Eastern Boulevard

    1.9 mi · 3 min · Eastern Boulevard

  3. 3

    Turn slight right onto MD 700 North

    1181 ft · 43 sec

  4. 4

    Turn straight onto Martin Boulevard

    1.7 mi · 3 min · Martin Boulevard

  5. 5

    Keep slight left to continue on US 40 West

    2262 ft · 56 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Pulaski Highway

    3.9 mi · 6 min · Pulaski Highway

  7. 7

    Take the exit straight toward I 95 South: Washington

    1990 ft · 48 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    3.7 mi · 5 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight right

    24.5 mi · 30 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward MD 200 Toll West

    1.5 km · 1 min

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto Intercounty Connector

    9.5 mi · 12 min · Intercounty Connector

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward MD 97: Georgia Avenue, Olney, Wheaton

    1708 ft · 42 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on MD 97 South: Georgia Avenue South, Wheaton

    2642 ft · 1 min

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Georgia Avenue

    1.2 km · 1 min · Georgia Avenue

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Norbeck Road

    3.6 mi · 6 min · Norbeck Road

  16. 16

    Continue on First Street

    2575 ft · 57 sec · First Street

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Veirs Mill Road

    2936 ft · 1 min · Veirs Mill Road

  18. 18

    Continue on East Jefferson Street

    1622 ft · 54 sec · East Jefferson Street

  19. 19

    Turn right onto South Washington Street

    91 m · 10 sec · South Washington Street

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Washington Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Bowleys Quarters and Rockville.

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
20 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
34.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 95 South
28.5 mi · 49%
Intercounty Connector
9.47 mi · 16%
Pulaski Highway
3.9 mi · 7%
Norbeck Road
3.59 mi · 6%
Eastern Boulevard
1.88 mi · 3%
Martin Boulevard
1.66 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

I 95 South

Keep slight right

24.5 mi · 00h 30m

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 10m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 22m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+13.8 mi
44.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Jessup
00h 35m from Bowleys Quarters
Leave By
4:08 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Bowleys Quarters and Rain Showers near Rockville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Bowleys Quarters to Rockville?

The road trip is about 58.2 miles (93.7 km) and usually takes 01h 10m 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?

Jessup is a useful midpoint, sitting about 27.1 miles from Bowleys Quarters and 31.1 miles from Rockville.

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

The direct path is about 44.4 miles (71.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.8 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 4:08 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.42 one way or $16.83 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 18.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Bowleys Quarters and Rain Showers near Rockville.

Stop Ideas Near Jessup

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 Jessup and the surrounding midpoint area.
Stop photo coming soon
Scenic stop 12.5 mi away

City of Bowie

Bowie , MD
8614 Chestnut Ave, Bowie, MD 20715
Museum
Baltimore City Hall
Meeting point 11.4 mi away

Baltimore City Hall

Baltimore , MD
100 Holliday St, Baltimore, MD 21202
Rating 4.0/5 63 reviews City government office
Stop photo coming soon
Nearby stop 4.6 mi away

Relay Town Hall

Halethorpe , MD
1710 Arlington Ave, Halethorpe, MD 21227
Event venue

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Jessup.

RAIL

BWI Rail Station

8 mi away
7 Amtrak Way
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

22 mi away
1515 North Charles Street
RAIL

New Carrollton station

23 mi away
4300 Garden City Drive
RAIL

Rockville station

33 mi away
251 Hungerford Drive at Park Rd.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Bowleys Quarters and Rockville. Straight-line distance: 44.37 mi (71.4 km).

Bowleys Quarters

#1 Bowleys Quarters

Census designated place

Population6,755
Coordinates39.3353900, -76.3902400
Altitude14
CountryUnited States
Rockville

#2 Rockville

The most populous city in Montgomery County, Maryland.

Population69,512
Coordinates39.0840000, -77.1527600
Altitude137
CountryUnited States
Start: Carroll Island Road (-76.390787, 39.334654)
End: South Washington Street (-77.152887, 39.083997)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 94 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 56m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 27m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 09m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 58m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 49m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 43m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.06 gal
7.78 L · about $8.42
Round trip
$16.83
4.12 gal · 15.56 L
Estimated CO2
18.3 kg one way
Round trip: 36.6 kg / 81 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $8.42 $16.83
Mid-grade $4.60 $9.47 $18.95
Premium $4.95 $10.21 $20.41
Diesel $5.98 $12.32 $24.64

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 · Apr 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Bowleys Quarters and Rockville. The current time is 05:43:23.

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.