How far is Forest Heights, MD from Bowie, MD?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between Forest Heights and Bowie is 17.09 miles (27.51 km).
Flight distance from Forest Heights, MD to Bowie, MD is 17.09 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 02 minutes.
Driving distance
The driving distance from Forest Heights, Maryland to Bowie, Maryland is: 24.79 miles (39.9 km) by car.
Driving from Forest Heights to Bowie will take approximately 00 hours 30 minutes.
#1 Forest Heights
Town in Maryland, United States
| Population | 2558 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 38°48'34"N 76°59'53"W |
| Latitude | 38.8095600 |
| Longitude | -76.9980300 |
| Altitude | 48 |
| 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 Forest Heights and Bowie
The distance between Forest Heights and Bowie is 40 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 00 hours 26 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 Forest Heights and Bowie. The current time is 13:33:24.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00 hours 49 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00 hours 37 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00 hours 29 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00 hours 24 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00 hours 21 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 00 hours 19 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 00 hours 18 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 3.31 liters (0.87 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Forest Heights and Bowie.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Forest Heights to Bowie is $2.94 (diesel $3.86).
Maryland gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $3.36 | $3.93 | $4.24 | $4.41 |
| Total | $2.94 | $3.44 | $3.71 | $3.86 |
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 May 03, 2024.
How did we calculate the distance?
The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Forest Heights 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 Forest Heights 46 miles (74 km)
Driving distance from Gwynn Oak, MD to Forest Heights 57.72 miles (93 km)
Driving distance from South Bel Air, MD to Forest Heights 74.86 miles (120 km)
