How far is California, MD from Bowie, MD?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between California and Bowie is 45.99 miles (74.01 km).
Flight distance from California, MD to Bowie, MD is 45.99 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 06 minutes.
Driving distance
The driving distance from California, Maryland to Bowie, Maryland is: 56.39 miles (90.75 km) by car.
Driving from California to Bowie will take approximately 01 hours 09 minutes.
#1 California
| Population | |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 38°18'1"N 76°30'27"W |
| Latitude | 38.3004000 |
| Longitude | -76.5074500 |
| Altitude | 30 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Bowie
The most populous city in Prince George's County, Maryland. It is located in the Washington metropolitan area. Bowie is known for its many parks and green spaces.
| Population | 58212 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 38°56'34"N 76°43'49"W |
| Latitude | 38.9427800 |
| Longitude | -76.7302800 |
| Altitude | 42 |
| Country | United States |
Ending point in Bowie: (-76.730357,38.94261)
Estimated Travel Time Between California and Bowie
The distance between California and Bowie is 91 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 01 hours 00 minutes if you drive your car at an average speed of 90 kilometers / hour. For different choices, please review the avg. speed travel time table on the below.
There is no time difference between California and Bowie. The current time is 23:37:27.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01 hours 52 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01 hours 24 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01 hours 07 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00 hours 56 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00 hours 48 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 00 hours 45 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 00 hours 42 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 7.53 liters (1.99 gallon) of gas to cover the route between California and Bowie.
The estimated cost of gas to go from California to Bowie is $6.69 (diesel $8.77).
Maryland gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $3.36 | $3.93 | $4.24 | $4.41 |
| Total | $6.69 | $7.82 | $8.44 | $8.77 |
Take a look at our Gas Cost Calculator feature. It will figure out how much it will cost to drive this particular distance.
The average gas price (in Maryland ) per gallon of daily gas for calculations is $3.364 (Diesel $4.407) /gallon. Last changed prices on December 28, 2025.
How did we calculate the distance?
The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between California and Bowie (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.
Distance to Other Cities
Driving distance from Columbia, MD to California 87.17 miles (140 km)
Driving distance from Gwynn Oak, MD to California 90 miles (145 km)
Driving distance from Hanover, MD to California 80.02 miles (129 km)
