How far is Damascus, MD from Bowie, MD?
The driving distance from Damascus, MD to Bowie, MD is about 46 miles (74 km), with a travel time of about 01h 04m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 34.9 miles (56.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 09m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST.
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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
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Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 01h 04m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Unincorporated area in Montgomery County, Maryland, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Slight Chance Light Rain
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Damascus and Bowie.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Damascus and Bowie.
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Start on the route
11 m · 8 sec
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Turn left onto Main Street
2188 ft · 39 sec · Main Street
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Continue on Damascus Road
4 mi · 6 min · Damascus Road
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Turn right onto Laytonsville Road
3.4 mi · 6 min · Laytonsville Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Olney Laytonsville Road
71 m · 5 sec · Olney Laytonsville Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Olney Laytonsville Road
5.5 mi · 9 min · Olney Laytonsville Road
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Turn right onto Georgia Avenue
2.6 mi · 5 min · Georgia Avenue
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Turn slight left onto MD 200 Toll East
152 m · 21 sec
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Take the ramp slight left toward MD 200 Toll East
2116 ft · 52 sec
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Merge slight left onto Intercounty Connector
4.4 mi · 5 min · Intercounty Connector
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Take the exit slight right toward MD 650: Ashton, White Oak
1269 ft · 31 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on MD 650 South: White Oak
110 m · 9 sec
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Turn straight onto New Hampshire Avenue
5.1 mi · 9 min · New Hampshire Avenue
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 495 East: Baltimore, College Park
1019 ft · 25 sec
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Merge slight left onto Capital Beltway
8.8 mi · 11 min · Capital Beltway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 50 East: Annapolis
1 mi · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto John Hanson Highway
5.7 mi · 7 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 Damascus 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.
Capital Beltway
Merge slight left onto Capital Beltway
8.76 mi · 00h 11m
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.
Slight Chance Light Rain leaving Damascus and Patchy Fog near Bowie.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Damascus to Bowie?
The road trip is about 46 miles (74 km) and usually takes 01h 04m 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?
Colesville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 21.7 miles from Damascus and 24.4 miles from Bowie.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 34.9 miles (56.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.1 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 EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:20 PM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.42 one way or $12.85 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 14.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Light Rain around Damascus and Patchy Fog near Bowie.
Stop Ideas Near Colesville
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
United States Capitol
D C Government
The John Wilson Building
Town Hall Liquor And Bar
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Colesville.
Rockville station
New Carrollton station
Washington Union Station
BWI Rail Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Damascus and Bowie. Straight-line distance: 34.86 mi (56.1 km).
#1 Damascus
Damascus is a place in Maryland, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 39.2884400, -77.2038700 |
| Altitude | 264 |
| 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: 74 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 31m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 09m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 55m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 46m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 39m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 34m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.97 | $6.42 | $12.85 |
| Mid-grade | $4.58 | $7.42 | $14.84 |
| Premium | $4.90 | $7.94 | $15.88 |
| Diesel | $6.31 | $10.22 | $20.45 |
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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