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.
Reverse, save, or send this route
This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.
This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
Gas Cost Calculator
Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 00h 45m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Town in Maryland, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
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
Start on 63rd Street
12 m · 7 sec · 63rd Street
-
2
Turn left onto Broad Street
887 ft · 40 sec · Broad Street
-
3
Turn right onto Maryland Avenue
553 ft · 26 sec · Maryland Avenue
-
4
Turn right onto MacArthur Boulevard
1.6 mi · 5 min · MacArthur Boulevard
-
5
Turn right onto Arizona Avenue Northwest
1425 ft · 55 sec · Arizona Avenue Northwest
-
6
At the end of the road, turn left onto Canal Road Northwest
2.6 mi · 5 min · Canal Road Northwest
-
7
Keep slight right to continue on Whitehurst Freeway
1.1 km · 2 min · Whitehurst Freeway
-
8
Keep slight left to continue on Whitehurst Freeway
647 ft · 18 sec · Whitehurst Freeway
-
9
Continue on K Street Northwest
786 ft · 27 sec · K Street Northwest
-
10
Take the exit straight toward K Street Northwest
743 ft · 24 sec · K Street Northwest
-
11
Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Washington Circle Northwest
107 m · 10 sec · Pennsylvania Avenue Northwest
-
12
Exit the rotary onto Pennsylvania Avenue Northwest
1933 ft · 41 sec · Pennsylvania Avenue Northwest
-
13
Turn slight left onto H Street Northwest
1.1 km · 1 min · H Street Northwest
-
14
Keep slight left to continue on H Street Northwest
84 m · 8 sec · H Street Northwest
-
15
Turn left onto New York Avenue Northwest
1959 ft · 47 sec · New York Avenue Northwest
-
16
Continue on K Street Northwest
597 ft · 17 sec · K Street Northwest
-
17
Turn left onto 7th Street Northwest
47 m · 7 sec · 7th Street Northwest
-
18
Turn right onto K Street Northwest
1.1 km · 1 min · K Street Northwest
-
19
Continue on K Street Northeast
3033 ft · 1 min · K Street Northeast
-
20
Turn left onto 6th Street Northeast
2781 ft · 1 min · 6th Street Northeast
-
21
Continue on Brentwood Parkway Northeast
1495 ft · 29 sec · Brentwood Parkway Northeast
-
22
Turn right onto Mount Olivet Road Northeast
111 m · 8 sec · Mount Olivet Road Northeast
-
23
Turn left
153 m · 16 sec
-
24
Turn right onto New York Avenue Northeast
2.8 mi · 4 min · New York Avenue Northeast
-
25
Continue on John Hanson Highway
851 ft · 11 sec · John Hanson Highway
-
26
Keep slight right to continue on John Hanson Highway
11.1 mi · 13 min · John Hanson Highway
-
27
Take the exit slight right toward MD 197: Bowie
2050 ft · 50 sec
-
28
Keep slight right to continue on MD 197
83 m · 7 sec
-
29
Turn straight onto Collington Road
1.3 km · 2 min · Collington Road
-
30
Turn right onto Evergreen Parkway
956 ft · 36 sec · Evergreen Parkway
-
31
Turn right
79 m · 20 sec
-
32
Turn left
33 m · 8 sec
-
33
Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Brookmont and Bowie.
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.
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.
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.
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.
United States Capitol
D C Government
THEARC: Town Hall Education Arts Recreation Campus
Town Hall Liquor And Bar
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Colmar Manor.
New Carrollton station
Washington Union Station
Union Station
Rockville station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Brookmont and Bowie. Straight-line distance: 20.96 mi (33.73 km).
#1 Brookmont
Unincorporated area in Montgomery County, Maryland, United States
| Population | 3,468 |
| Coordinates | 38.9420600, -77.1202600 |
| Altitude | 37 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Bowie
The most populous city in Prince George's County, Maryland.
| Population | 58,212 |
| Coordinates | 38.9427800, -76.7302800 |
| Altitude | 42 |
| Country | United States |
End: (-76.730357, 38.94261)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 53 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round 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
Distance to Other Cities
Planning a road trip? See the full trip guide on Trip.ovh — stops, fuel costs, weather, and departure timing.