How far is Golden Beach, MD from Bowie, MD?
The driving distance from Golden Beach, MD to Bowie, MD is about 44.7 miles (71.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 01m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 31.4 miles (50.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 03m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
Reverse, save, or send this route
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
Gas Cost Calculator
Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 01h 01m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Census designated place
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny
Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Golden Beach and Bowie.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Golden Beach and Bowie.
-
1
Start on Dockser Drive
605 ft · 32 sec · Dockser Drive
-
2
Turn left onto Grant Road
1236 ft · 56 sec · Grant Road
-
3
Turn right onto Golden Beach Road
3.3 mi · 8 min · Golden Beach Road
-
4
Continue on Golden Beach Road
2.5 mi · 6 min · Golden Beach Road
-
5
Turn right onto Three Notch Road
1.5 km · 1 min · Three Notch Road
-
6
Continue on Leonardtown Road
10.6 mi · 15 min · Leonardtown Road
-
7
Turn right onto Mattawoman Beantown Road
3.3 mi · 5 min · Mattawoman Beantown Road
-
8
Merge slight left onto Crain Highway
2.5 mi · 4 min · Crain Highway
-
9
Keep slight right to continue on Crain Highway
13 mi · 18 min · Crain Highway
-
10
Continue on South East Crain Highway
7.4 mi · 10 min · South East Crain Highway
-
11
Take the exit slight left toward MD 197 North
809 ft · 24 sec
-
12
Turn straight onto Collington Road
1.1 km · 1 min · Collington Road
-
13
Turn left onto Evergreen Parkway
1025 ft · 40 sec · Evergreen Parkway
-
14
Turn right
79 m · 20 sec
-
15
Turn left
33 m · 8 sec
-
16
Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Golden Beach 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.
Crain Highway
Keep slight right to continue on Crain Highway
13 mi · 00h 18m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Golden Beach and Mostly Sunny near Bowie.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Golden Beach to Bowie?
The road trip is about 44.7 miles (71.9 km) and usually takes 01h 01m 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?
Brandywine is a useful midpoint, sitting about 22.5 miles from Golden Beach and 22.2 miles from Bowie.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 31.4 miles (50.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.3 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 EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:26 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.46 one way or $12.91 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 14 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Golden Beach and Mostly Sunny near Bowie.
Stop Ideas Near Brandywine
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Brandywine.
Union Station
Washington Union Station
New Carrollton station
Lorton station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Golden Beach and Bowie. Straight-line distance: 31.4 mi (50.54 km).
#1 Golden Beach
Town of the United States
| Population | 3,796 |
| Coordinates | 38.4898500, -76.6821800 |
| Altitude | 2 |
| 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: 72 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 29m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 07m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 53m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 44m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 38m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 33m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $4.09 | $6.46 | $12.91 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $7.27 | $14.53 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $7.83 | $15.65 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $9.45 | $18.90 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
Prices in Maryland · Apr 19, 2026
Distance to Other Cities
Planning a road trip? See the full trip guide on Trip.ovh — stops, fuel costs, weather, and departure timing.