How far is Brooklyn Park, MD from Bowie, MD?

The driving distance from Brooklyn Park, MD to Bowie, MD is about 24 miles (38.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 34m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 20.7 miles (33.3 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
24 mi
00h 34m
Flight
20.66 mi
33.25 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
20.66 mi
Kilometers
33.25 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
24 mi
Kilometers
38.63 km
Drive Time
00h 34m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 34m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bowie
Wed, Apr 15, 12:56 PM EDT
Return by in Brooklyn Park
Wed, Apr 15, 1:31 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Brooklyn Park
2026-04-15T12:22
Arrive Bowie
Wed, Apr 15, 12:56 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 34m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:34 AM to 7:34 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:22 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Brooklyn Park
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Kensington
MD

Town in Montgomery County, Maryland, United States

From Brooklyn Park
12 mi
00h 17m
To Bowie
12 mi
00h 17m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
67°F
Overnight

Partly Cloudy

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 3:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 mph W
Destination
68°F
Overnight

Partly Cloudy

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 3:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Brooklyn Park and Bowie.

  1. 1

    Start on Marshall Road

    15 m · 4 sec · Marshall Road

  2. 2

    Turn right onto 6th Avenue

    830 ft · 30 sec · 6th Avenue

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Ritchie Highway

    1.4 mi · 3 min · Ritchie Highway

  4. 4

    Take the ramp straight toward I 695 West: Towson

    1761 ft · 43 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto Baltimore Beltway

    2663 ft · 41 sec · Baltimore Beltway

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward I 97 South: Annapolis, Bay Bridge

    1.5 km · 2 min

  7. 7

    Continue straight

    8.9 mi · 10 min

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on MD 32 West, MD 3 South: Bowie, Crofton

    10.8 mi · 16 min

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Collington Road

    1.2 km · 2 min · Collington Road

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Evergreen Parkway

    1025 ft · 40 sec · Evergreen Parkway

  11. 11

    Turn right

    79 m · 20 sec

  12. 12

    Turn left

    33 m · 8 sec

  13. 13

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
13 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
54.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
MD 32 West
10.8 mi · 45%
I 97 South
9.8 mi · 41%
Ritchie Highway
1.38 mi · 6%
Collington Road
0.75 mi · 3%
Baltimore Beltway
0.5 mi · 2%
I 695 West
0.33 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

MD 32 West

Keep slight right to continue on MD 32 West, MD 3 South: Bowie, Crofton

10.8 mi · 00h 16m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 34m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 08m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+3.3 mi
20.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Kensington
00h 17m from Brooklyn Park
Leave By
7:22 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Partly Cloudy leaving Brooklyn Park and Partly Cloudy near Bowie.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Brooklyn Park to Bowie?

The road trip is about 24 miles (38.6 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?

Kensington is a useful midpoint, sitting about 12 miles from Brooklyn Park and 12 miles from Bowie.

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

The direct path is about 20.7 miles (33.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.3 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 $3.47 one way or $6.95 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Cloudy around Brooklyn Park and Partly Cloudy near Bowie.

Stop Ideas Near Kensington

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 Kensington and the surrounding midpoint area.
Stop photo coming soon
Scenic stop 9.4 mi away

City of Bowie

Bowie , MD
8614 Chestnut Ave, Bowie, MD 20715
Museum
Baltimore City Hall
Meeting point 14.8 mi away

Baltimore City Hall

Baltimore , MD
100 Holliday St, Baltimore, MD 21202
Rating 4.0/5 63 reviews City government office
Kenhill Center
Nearby stop 10.1 mi away

Kenhill Center

Bowie , MD
2614 Kenhill Dr, Bowie, MD 20715
Rating 4.6/5 25 reviews Community center

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

BWI Rail Station

15 mi away
7 Amtrak Way
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

25 mi away
1515 North Charles Street
RAIL

New Carrollton station

29 mi away
4300 Garden City Drive
BUS

Kent Island, MD

32 mi away
3206 Main Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Brooklyn Park and Bowie. Straight-line distance: 20.66 mi (33.25 km).

Photo coming soon

#1 Brooklyn Park

Brooklyn Park is a place in Maryland, United States.

Population0
Coordinates39.2284400, -76.6163600
Altitude34
CountryUnited States
Bowie

#2 Bowie

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

Population58,212
Coordinates38.9427800, -76.7302800
Altitude42
CountryUnited States
Start: Marshall Road (-76.616247, 39.228434)
End: (-76.730357, 38.94261)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 39 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 47m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 36m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 28m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 24m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 20m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 17m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.85 gal
3.21 L · about $3.47
Round trip
$6.95
1.7 gal · 6.42 L
Estimated CO2
7.6 kg one way
Round trip: 15.1 kg / 33 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $3.47 $6.95
Mid-grade $4.60 $3.91 $7.82
Premium $4.95 $4.21 $8.42
Diesel $5.98 $5.08 $10.17

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 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Brooklyn Park and Bowie. The current time is 12:22:19.

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.