How far is Columbia, MD from Bowie, MD?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between Columbia and Bowie is 21.38 miles (34.41 km).
Flight distance from Columbia, MD to Bowie, MD is 21.38 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 03 minutes.
Driving distance
The driving distance from Columbia, Maryland to Bowie, Maryland is: 28.92 miles (46.55 km) by car.
Driving from Columbia to Bowie will take approximately 00 hours 40 minutes.
#1 Columbia
| Population | |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 39°14'25"N 76°50'22"W |
| Latitude | 39.2403800 |
| Longitude | -76.8394200 |
| Altitude | 124 |
| 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 Columbia and Bowie
The distance between Columbia and Bowie is 47 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 00 hours 31 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 Columbia and Bowie. The current time is 18:33:59.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00 hours 57 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00 hours 43 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00 hours 34 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00 hours 28 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00 hours 24 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 00 hours 23 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 00 hours 21 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 3.86 liters (1.02 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Columbia and Bowie.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Columbia to Bowie is $3.43 (diesel $4.5).
Maryland gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $3.36 | $3.93 | $4.24 | $4.41 |
| Total | $3.43 | $4.01 | $4.33 | $4.5 |
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 January 16, 2026.
How did we calculate the distance?
The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Columbia 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 Gwynn Oak, MD to Columbia 14.37 miles (23 km)
Driving distance from Hanover, MD to Columbia 11.14 miles (18 km)
Driving distance from New Mexico, MD to Columbia 37.86 miles (61 km)
