How far is Cottage City, MD from Bowie, MD?
The driving distance from Cottage City, MD to Bowie, MD is about 13.4 miles (21.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 20m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 11.7 miles (18.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 41m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 20m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
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City in Prince George's County, Maryland, United States
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Cottage City and Bowie.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Cottage City and Bowie.
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Start on Parkwood Street
39 m · 6 sec · Parkwood Street
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Turn right onto Bunker Hill Road
43 m · 7 sec · Bunker Hill Road
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Turn right onto 42nd Avenue
699 ft · 36 sec · 42nd Avenue
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Turn left onto Bladensburg Road
1389 ft · 32 sec · Bladensburg Road
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Continue on Bladensburg Road
789 ft · 13 sec · Bladensburg Road
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Continue on Annapolis Road
1.2 km · 1 min · Annapolis Road
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Continue on Landover Road
1.5 mi · 2 min · Landover Road
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Take the ramp slight right toward US 50: Annapolis, Washington
41 m · 3 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on US 50 East: Annapolis
2023 ft · 49 sec
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Merge slight left onto John Hanson Highway
8.7 mi · 10 min · John Hanson Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward MD 197: Bowie
2050 ft · 50 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on MD 197
83 m · 7 sec
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Turn straight onto Collington Road
1.3 km · 2 min · Collington Road
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Turn right onto Evergreen Parkway
956 ft · 36 sec · Evergreen Parkway
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Turn right
79 m · 20 sec
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Turn left
33 m · 8 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Cottage City 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
Merge slight left onto John Hanson Highway
8.68 mi · 00h 10m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Rain Showers leaving Cottage City and Rain Showers Likely near Bowie.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Cottage City to Bowie?
The road trip is about 13.4 miles (21.6 km) and usually takes 00h 20m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Glenarden is a useful midpoint, sitting about 6.7 miles from Cottage City and 6.8 miles from Bowie.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 11.7 miles (18.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.7 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:48 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.92 one way or $3.84 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 4.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers around Cottage City and Rain Showers Likely near Bowie.
Stop Ideas Near Glenarden
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 Glenarden.
New Carrollton station
Washington Union Station
Union Station
Rockville station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Cottage City and Bowie. Straight-line distance: 11.72 mi (18.86 km).
#1 Cottage City
Town in Maryland, United States
| Population | 1,355 |
| Coordinates | 38.9381700, -76.9483100 |
| Altitude | 9 |
| 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: 22 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 26m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 20m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 16m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 13m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 11m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 10m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $4.09 | $1.92 | $3.84 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $2.16 | $4.32 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $2.33 | $4.66 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $2.81 | $5.62 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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