How far is Clover Hill, MD from Bowie, MD?

The driving distance from Clover Hill, MD to Bowie, MD is about 66.2 miles (106.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 14m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 51.6 miles (83 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 29m 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
66.16 mi
01h 14m
Flight
51.55 mi
82.96 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
51.55 mi
Kilometers
82.96 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
66.16 mi
Kilometers
106.48 km
Drive Time
01h 14m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 14m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bowie
Wed, Apr 22, 8:43 PM EDT
Return by in Clover Hill
Wed, Apr 22, 9:57 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Clover Hill
2026-04-22T19:28
Arrive Bowie
Wed, Apr 22, 8:43 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 14m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:15 AM to 11:15 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:00 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Clover Hill
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
Rockville
MD

The most populous city in Montgomery County, Maryland.

From Clover Hill
30.9 mi
00h 37m
To Bowie
35.2 mi
00h 37m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
47°F
Overnight

Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 3:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 mph S
Destination
73°F
Wednesday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Clover Hill and Bowie.

  1. 1

    Start on Overlook Court

    33 m · 10 sec · Overlook Court

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Clearfield Road

    685 ft · 35 sec · Clearfield Road

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Glendale Drive

    101 m · 16 sec · Glendale Drive

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Meadowview Drive

    1097 ft · 52 sec · Meadowview Drive

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Sunnybrook Drive

    805 ft · 37 sec · Sunnybrook Drive

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Cloverhill Drive

    640 ft · 28 sec · Cloverhill Drive

  7. 7

    Continue on Cloverhill Drive

    707 ft · 34 sec · Cloverhill Drive

  8. 8

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Yellow Springs Road

    1.2 km · 1 min · Yellow Springs Road

  9. 9

    Continue on Rosemont Avenue

    1.6 km · 2 min · Rosemont Avenue

  10. 10

    Take the ramp slight right toward US 15 South

    1455 ft · 35 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto Frederick Freeway

    2.3 mi · 3 min · Frederick Freeway

  12. 12

    Continue on Eisenhower Memorial Highway

    22.9 mi · 29 min · Eisenhower Memorial Highway

  13. 13

    Keep slight left

    6.6 mi · 9 min

  14. 14

    Keep slight left to continue on I 270 South: Silver Spring, College Park

    2.8 mi · 4 min

  15. 15

    Merge slight right onto Capital Beltway

    16.3 mi · 21 min · Capital Beltway

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward US 50 East: Annapolis

    1 mi · 2 min

  17. 17

    Merge slight left onto John Hanson Highway

    5.7 mi · 7 min · John Hanson Highway

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward MD 197: Bowie

    2050 ft · 50 sec

  19. 19

    Keep slight right to continue on MD 197

    83 m · 7 sec

  20. 20

    Turn straight onto Collington Road

    1.3 km · 2 min · Collington Road

  21. 21

    Turn right onto Evergreen Parkway

    956 ft · 36 sec · Evergreen Parkway

  22. 22

    Turn right

    79 m · 20 sec

  23. 23

    Turn left

    33 m · 8 sec

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Clover Hill and Bowie.

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
24 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
36.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Eisenhower Memorial Highway
29.5 mi · 45%
Capital Beltway
16.3 mi · 25%
John Hanson Highway
5.68 mi · 9%
I 270 South
2.76 mi · 4%
Frederick Freeway
2.25 mi · 3%
US 50 East
1.01 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Eisenhower Memorial Highway

Continue on Eisenhower Memorial Highway

22.9 mi · 00h 29m

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 14m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 30m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+14.6 mi
51.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Rockville
00h 37m from Clover Hill
Leave By
4:00 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Clover Hill and Chance Rain Showers near Bowie.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Clover Hill to Bowie?

The road trip is about 66.2 miles (106.5 km) and usually takes 01h 14m 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?

Rockville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 30.9 miles from Clover Hill and 35.2 miles from Bowie.

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

The direct path is about 51.6 miles (83 km), while the road route adds roughly 14.6 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 4:00 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.56 one way or $19.12 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 20.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers around Clover Hill and Chance Rain Showers near Bowie.

Stop Ideas Near Rockville

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 Rockville and the surrounding midpoint area.
Griffith Park at City Hall
Scenic stop 4 mi away

Griffith Park at City Hall

Gaithersburg , MD
29 S Summit Ave, Gaithersburg, MD 20877, United States
Rating 4.6/5 57 reviews Park
Tele-Town Hall
Practical stop 14.2 mi away

Tele-Town Hall

Arlington , VA
3033 Wilson Blvd Suite 700, Arlington, VA 22201
Rating 4.0/5 2 reviews Telecommunications service provider,Telecommunications contractor
Gaithersburg City Hall
Meeting point 4 mi away

Gaithersburg City Hall

Gaithersburg , MD
31 S Summit Ave, Gaithersburg, MD 20877
Rating 4.1/5 14 reviews City Hall,City clerk's office,City government office
Town Hall Liquor And Bar
Nearby stop 14.4 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 Rockville.

RAIL

Rockville station

1 mi away
251 Hungerford Drive at Park Rd.
RAIL

Washington Union Station

24 mi away
50 Massachusetts Ave NE
RAIL

New Carrollton station

29 mi away
4300 Garden City Drive
RAIL

Union Station

32 mi away
110 Callahan Drive

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Clover Hill and Bowie. Straight-line distance: 51.55 mi (82.96 km).

Clover Hill

#1 Clover Hill

Census designated place

Population3,542
Coordinates39.4562100, -77.4288700
Altitude114
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: Overlook Court (-77.428597, 39.456202)
End: (-76.730357, 38.94261)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 106 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 12m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 39m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 19m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 06m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 56m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 49m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.34 gal
8.84 L · about $9.56
Round trip
$19.12
4.68 gal · 17.68 L
Estimated CO2
20.8 kg one way
Round trip: 41.6 kg / 92 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $9.56 $19.12
Mid-grade $4.60 $10.76 $21.52
Premium $4.95 $11.59 $23.18
Diesel $5.98 $13.99 $27.99

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 22, 2026

There is no time difference between Clover Hill and Bowie. The current time is 19:28:15.

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.