How far is Brookmont, MD from Bowie, MD?

The driving distance from Brookmont, MD to Bowie, MD is about 33.1 miles (53.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 45m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 20.9 miles (33.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 31m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
33.04 mi
00h 45m
Flight
20.96 mi
33.73 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
20.96 mi
Kilometers
33.73 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
33.04 mi
Kilometers
53.17 km
Drive Time
00h 45m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 45m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bowie
Thu, Apr 23, 2:38 AM EDT
Return by in Brookmont
Thu, Apr 23, 3:23 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Brookmont
2026-04-23T01:52
Arrive Bowie
Thu, Apr 23, 2:38 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 45m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:46 AM to 10:46 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:58 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Brookmont
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
Colmar Manor
MD

Town in Maryland, United States

From Brookmont
12.6 mi
00h 22m
To Bowie
20.4 mi
00h 22m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
77°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 mph NW
Destination
77°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on 63rd Street

    12 m · 7 sec · 63rd Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Broad Street

    887 ft · 40 sec · Broad Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Maryland Avenue

    553 ft · 26 sec · Maryland Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn right onto MacArthur Boulevard

    1.6 mi · 5 min · MacArthur Boulevard

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Arizona Avenue Northwest

    1425 ft · 55 sec · Arizona Avenue Northwest

  6. 6

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Canal Road Northwest

    2.6 mi · 5 min · Canal Road Northwest

  7. 7

    Keep slight right to continue on Whitehurst Freeway

    1.1 km · 2 min · Whitehurst Freeway

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on Whitehurst Freeway

    647 ft · 18 sec · Whitehurst Freeway

  9. 9

    Continue on K Street Northwest

    786 ft · 27 sec · K Street Northwest

  10. 10

    Take the exit straight toward K Street Northwest

    743 ft · 24 sec · K Street Northwest

  11. 11

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Washington Circle Northwest

    107 m · 10 sec · Pennsylvania Avenue Northwest

  12. 12

    Exit the rotary onto Pennsylvania Avenue Northwest

    1933 ft · 41 sec · Pennsylvania Avenue Northwest

  13. 13

    Turn slight left onto H Street Northwest

    1.1 km · 1 min · H Street Northwest

  14. 14

    Keep slight left to continue on H Street Northwest

    84 m · 8 sec · H Street Northwest

  15. 15

    Turn left onto New York Avenue Northwest

    1959 ft · 47 sec · New York Avenue Northwest

  16. 16

    Continue on K Street Northwest

    597 ft · 17 sec · K Street Northwest

  17. 17

    Turn left onto 7th Street Northwest

    47 m · 7 sec · 7th Street Northwest

  18. 18

    Turn right onto K Street Northwest

    1.1 km · 1 min · K Street Northwest

  19. 19

    Continue on K Street Northeast

    3033 ft · 1 min · K Street Northeast

  20. 20

    Turn left onto 6th Street Northeast

    2781 ft · 1 min · 6th Street Northeast

  21. 21

    Continue on Brentwood Parkway Northeast

    1495 ft · 29 sec · Brentwood Parkway Northeast

  22. 22

    Turn right onto Mount Olivet Road Northeast

    111 m · 8 sec · Mount Olivet Road Northeast

  23. 23

    Turn left

    153 m · 16 sec

  24. 24

    Turn right onto New York Avenue Northeast

    2.8 mi · 4 min · New York Avenue Northeast

  25. 25

    Continue on John Hanson Highway

    851 ft · 11 sec · John Hanson Highway

  26. 26

    Keep slight right to continue on John Hanson Highway

    11.1 mi · 13 min · John Hanson Highway

  27. 27

    Take the exit slight right toward MD 197: Bowie

    2050 ft · 50 sec

  28. 28

    Keep slight right to continue on MD 197

    83 m · 7 sec

  29. 29

    Turn straight onto Collington Road

    1.3 km · 2 min · Collington Road

  30. 30

    Turn right onto Evergreen Parkway

    956 ft · 36 sec · Evergreen Parkway

  31. 31

    Turn right

    79 m · 20 sec

  32. 32

    Turn left

    33 m · 8 sec

  33. 33

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Brookmont 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
33 steps
19 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
0 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
100 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
John Hanson Highway
11.3 mi · 34%
New York Avenue Northeast
2.77 mi · 8%
Canal Road Northwest
2.62 mi · 8%
MacArthur Boulevard
1.63 mi · 5%
K Street Northwest
1.09 mi · 3%
Whitehurst Freeway
0.83 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

John Hanson Highway

Keep slight right to continue on John Hanson Highway

11.1 mi · 00h 13m

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
00h 45m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 32m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+12.2 mi
20.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Colmar Manor
00h 22m from Brookmont
Leave By
4:58 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Brookmont and Sunny near Bowie.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 33.1 miles (53.2 km) and usually takes 00h 45m 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?

Colmar Manor is a useful midpoint, sitting about 12.6 miles from Brookmont and 20.4 miles from Bowie.

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

The direct path is about 20.9 miles (33.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.2 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 4:58 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.74 one way or $9.48 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Brookmont and Sunny near Bowie.

Stop Ideas Near Colmar Manor

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 Colmar Manor and the surrounding midpoint area.
United States Capitol
Scenic stop 4.2 mi away

United States Capitol

Washington , DC
First St SE, Washington, DC 20004, United States
Rating 4.6/5 4,243 reviews Tourist attraction,Historical place,Historical landmark,Landmark,Federal government office
Stop photo coming soon
Practical stop 3.6 mi away

D C Government

Washington , DC
77 P St NE, Washington, DC 20002
Rating 5.0/5 2 reviews City government office,Telephone answering service
THEARC: Town Hall Education Arts Recreation Campus
Meeting point 5.5 mi away

THEARC: Town Hall Education Arts Recreation Campus

Washington , DC
1901 Mississippi Ave SE, Washington, DC 20020
Rating 4.7/5 64 reviews Recreation center,City Hall
Town Hall Liquor And Bar
Nearby stop 5 mi away

Town Hall Liquor And Bar

College Park , MD
8135 Baltimore Ave, College Park, MD 20740
Rating 4.3/5 319 reviews Liquor store,Bar

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Colmar Manor.

RAIL

New Carrollton station

7 mi away
4300 Garden City Drive
RAIL

Washington Union Station

7 mi away
50 Massachusetts Ave NE
RAIL

Union Station

17 mi away
110 Callahan Drive
RAIL

Rockville station

24 mi away
251 Hungerford Drive at Park Rd.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Brookmont and Bowie. Straight-line distance: 20.96 mi (33.73 km).

Brookmont

#1 Brookmont

Unincorporated area in Montgomery County, Maryland, United States

Population3,468
Coordinates38.9420600, -77.1202600
Altitude37
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: 63rd Street (-77.120228, 38.942001)
End: (-76.730357, 38.94261)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 53 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 06m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 49m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 39m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 33m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 28m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 24m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.16 gal
4.41 L · about $4.74
Round trip
$9.48
2.32 gal · 8.82 L
Estimated CO2
10.3 kg one way
Round trip: 20.6 kg / 45 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $4.74 $9.48
Mid-grade $4.60 $5.33 $10.67
Premium $4.95 $5.75 $11.49
Diesel $5.98 $6.94 $13.87

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 · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Brookmont and Bowie. The current time is 01:52:16.

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.