How far is Four Corners, MD from Bowie, MD?
Fastest route
The distance from Four Corners, Silver Spring, MD 20901, to Bowie, Maryland is approximately 15.8 miles (25.4 kilometers). The estimated travel time is 24 minutes via I-495 E, considering traffic conditions.
Directions
- Head southwest on Colesville Rd toward University Blvd E.
- Turn left onto Hastings Dr.
- Take a sharp left to stay on Hastings Dr.
- Turn right onto Colesville Rd.
- Merge onto I-495 E toward College Park.
- Take the MD-193 E exit from Baltimore-Washington Pkwy (Balt/Wash Pkwy).
- Follow MD-193 E/Greenbelt Rd and Lanham Severn Rd to your destination in Bowie.
Tips & Suggestions
- 🚗 Plan your trip during off-peak hours to avoid heavy traffic.
- 🗺️ Use a GPS navigation app for real-time updates on traffic conditions.
- ⛽ Make sure your vehicle has enough fuel for the journey.
- ☕ Take a break if the drive is longer than expected, and stay hydrated.
- 🕑 Consider leaving earlier or later to avoid rush hour traffic.
- 🚦 Pay attention to road signs and signals along the way.
- 📱 Inform someone about your travel plans, especially if it's a long-distance drive.
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This is an easy same-day return drive.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 26m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Prince George’s County, Maryland, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Four Corners and Bowie.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Four Corners and Bowie.
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Start on University Boulevard West
144 m · 14 sec · University Boulevard West
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Continue on University Boulevard West
716 ft · 23 sec · University Boulevard West
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Continue on University Boulevard East
2995 ft · 1 min · University Boulevard East
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 495 East: Capital Beltway East, Baltimore, College Park
1363 ft · 33 sec
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Merge slight left onto Capital Beltway
10.3 mi · 13 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 Four Corners 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
10.3 mi · 00h 13m
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 Four Corners 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 Four Corners to Bowie?
The road trip is about 19.5 miles (31.4 km) and usually takes 00h 26m 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?
New Carrollton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 9.8 miles from Four Corners and 9.8 miles from Bowie.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 16.1 miles (25.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.4 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 7:38 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.93 one way or $5.85 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers around Four Corners and Chance Rain Showers near Bowie.
Stop Ideas Near New Carrollton
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 New Carrollton.
New Carrollton station
Washington Union Station
Union Station
Rockville station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Four Corners and Bowie. Straight-line distance: 16.09 mi (25.9 km).
#1 Four Corners
Four Corners is a place in Maryland, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 39.0203900, -77.0127500 |
| Altitude | 103 |
| 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: 31 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 39m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 29m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 23m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 19m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 16m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 14m |
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 | $4.24 | $2.93 | $5.85 |
| Mid-grade | $4.84 | $3.34 | $6.68 |
| Premium | $5.15 | $3.55 | $7.10 |
| Diesel | $6.36 | $4.39 | $8.78 |
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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