How far is Green Valley, MD from Bowie, MD?
The driving distance from Green Valley, MD to Bowie, MD is about 54.1 miles (87 km), with a travel time of about 01h 00m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 39.6 miles (63.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 01m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 00m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in Montgomery County, Maryland, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Green Valley and Bowie.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Green Valley and Bowie.
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Start on the route
60 m · 16 sec
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Turn right
15 m · 9 sec
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Turn left onto Prices Distillery Road
37 m · 12 sec · Prices Distillery Road
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Turn left onto Green Valley Road
1.7 mi · 3 min · Green Valley Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Urbana Pike
1181 ft · 20 sec · Urbana Pike
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Continue on Frederick Road
2074 ft · 39 sec · Frederick Road
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Turn right onto Old Hundred Road
3159 ft · 1 min · Old Hundred Road
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Take the ramp left toward I 270 South: Washington
1134 ft · 30 sec
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Merge slight left onto Eisenhower Memorial Highway
12.8 mi · 17 min · Eisenhower Memorial Highway
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Keep slight left
6.6 mi · 9 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 270 South: Silver Spring, College Park
2.8 mi · 4 min
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Merge slight right onto Capital Beltway
16.3 mi · 21 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 Green Valley 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 right onto Capital Beltway
16.3 mi · 00h 21m
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.
Rain Showers leaving Green Valley and Rain Showers Likely near Bowie.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Green Valley to Bowie?
The road trip is about 54.1 miles (87 km) and usually takes 01h 00m 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?
Garrett Park is a useful midpoint, sitting about 24.9 miles from Green Valley and 29.1 miles from Bowie.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 39.6 miles (63.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 14.5 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 4:28 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.80 one way or $15.61 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 17 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers around Green Valley and Rain Showers Likely near Bowie.
Stop Ideas Near Garrett Park
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 Garrett Park.
Rockville station
Washington Union Station
New Carrollton station
Union Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Green Valley and Bowie. Straight-line distance: 39.56 mi (63.66 km).
#1 Green Valley
Town in Frederick County, Maryland, United States
| Population | 12,262 |
| Coordinates | 39.3092700, -77.2972100 |
| Altitude | 121 |
| 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: 87 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 48m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 21m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 04m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 54m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 46m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 40m |
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 | $7.80 | $15.61 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $8.78 | $17.57 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $9.46 | $18.92 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $11.42 | $22.84 |
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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