How far is Goddard, MD from Bowie, MD?
The driving distance from Goddard, MD to Bowie, MD is about 11.3 miles (18.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 17m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 7.3 miles (11.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 35m 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 17m.
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.
Census designated place in Maryland, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Goddard and Bowie.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Goddard and Bowie.
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Start on the route
39 m · 15 sec
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At the end of the road, turn left
128 m · 35 sec
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Turn right onto Greenbelt Road
1.9 mi · 3 min · Greenbelt Road
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Continue on Glenn Dale Boulevard
1.9 mi · 3 min · Glenn Dale Boulevard
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Turn slight left
65 m · 8 sec
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Continue on Bell Station Road
1198 ft · 35 sec · Bell Station Road
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Turn left onto Annapolis Road
2.2 mi · 4 min · Annapolis Road
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Turn right onto Laurel Bowie Road
1150 ft · 32 sec · Laurel Bowie Road
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Continue on Collington Road
2.4 mi · 4 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 Goddard 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.
Collington Road
Continue on Collington Road
2.35 mi · 00h 04m
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.
Mostly Cloudy leaving Goddard 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 Goddard to Bowie?
The road trip is about 11.3 miles (18.2 km) and usually takes 00h 17m 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?
Glenn Dale is a useful midpoint, sitting about 4.6 miles from Goddard and 6.6 miles from Bowie.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 7.3 miles (11.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 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 7:54 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.63 one way or $3.27 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 3.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Goddard and Chance Rain Showers near Bowie.
Stop Ideas Near Glenn Dale
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 Glenn Dale.
New Carrollton station
Washington Union Station
BWI Rail Station
Union Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Goddard and Bowie. Straight-line distance: 7.36 mi (11.84 km).
#1 Goddard
City in Kansas, USA
| Population | 6,177 |
| Coordinates | 38.9895500, -76.8533100 |
| Altitude | 56 |
| 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: 18 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 22m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 16m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 13m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 11m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 09m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 08m |
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 | $1.63 | $3.27 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $1.84 | $3.68 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $1.98 | $3.96 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $2.39 | $4.78 |
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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