How far is Hillandale, MD from Bowie, MD?

The driving distance from Hillandale, MD to Bowie, MD is about 17.9 miles (28.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 24m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 14.3 miles (23 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 48m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
17.9 mi
00h 24m
Flight
14.32 mi
23.04 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
14.32 mi
Kilometers
23.04 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
17.9 mi
Kilometers
28.81 km
Drive Time
00h 24m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 24m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bowie
Sun, Apr 19, 1:55 AM EDT
Return by in Hillandale
Sun, Apr 19, 2:20 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Hillandale
2026-04-19T01:31
Arrive Bowie
Sun, Apr 19, 1:55 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 24m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:24 AM to 7:24 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:42 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Hillandale
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

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.

Mid-route stop
New Carrollton
MD

City in Prince George’s County, Maryland, United States

From Hillandale
8.9 mi
00h 12m
To Bowie
8.9 mi
00h 12m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
63°F
Sunday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
9 to 13 mph W
Destination
70°F
Sunday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
9 to 15 mph W

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Hillandale and Bowie.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Hillandale and Bowie.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    53 m · 13 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Overlook Drive

    1515 ft · 1 min · Overlook Drive

  3. 3

    Turn left onto New Hampshire Avenue

    2366 ft · 1 min · New Hampshire Avenue

  4. 4

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 495 East: Baltimore, College Park

    1019 ft · 25 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto Capital Beltway

    8.8 mi · 11 min · Capital Beltway

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward US 50 East: Annapolis

    1 mi · 2 min

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto John Hanson Highway

    5.7 mi · 7 min · John Hanson Highway

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward MD 197: Bowie

    2050 ft · 50 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on MD 197

    83 m · 7 sec

  10. 10

    Turn straight onto Collington Road

    1.3 km · 2 min · Collington Road

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Evergreen Parkway

    956 ft · 36 sec · Evergreen Parkway

  12. 12

    Turn right

    79 m · 20 sec

  13. 13

    Turn left

    33 m · 8 sec

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Hillandale and Bowie.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
14 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
78.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Capital Beltway
8.76 mi · 49%
John Hanson Highway
5.68 mi · 32%
US 50 East
1.01 mi · 6%
Collington Road
0.79 mi · 4%
New Hampshire Avenue
0.45 mi · 3%
MD 197
0.44 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Capital Beltway

Merge slight left onto Capital Beltway

8.76 mi · 00h 11m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 24m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 48m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+3.6 mi
14.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
New Carrollton
00h 12m from Hillandale
Leave By
7:42 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Rain Showers Likely leaving Hillandale 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 Hillandale to Bowie?

The road trip is about 17.9 miles (28.8 km) and usually takes 00h 24m 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 8.9 miles from Hillandale and 8.9 miles from Bowie.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 14.3 miles (23 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.6 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 7:42 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.57 one way or $5.15 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around Hillandale and Rain Showers Likely near Bowie.

Stop Ideas Near New Carrollton

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around New Carrollton and the surrounding midpoint area.
United States Capitol
Scenic stop 9.2 mi away

United States Capitol

Washington , DC
First St SE, Washington, DC 20004, United States
Rating 4.6/5 4,243 reviews Tourist attraction,Historical place,Historical landmark,Landmark,Federal government office
Stop photo coming soon
Practical stop 8.4 mi away

D C Government

Washington , DC
77 P St NE, Washington, DC 20002
Rating 5.0/5 2 reviews City government office,Telephone answering service
THEARC: Town Hall Education Arts Recreation Campus
Meeting point 10.2 mi away

THEARC: Town Hall Education Arts Recreation Campus

Washington , DC
1901 Mississippi Ave SE, Washington, DC 20020
Rating 4.7/5 64 reviews Recreation center,City Hall
Town Hall Liquor And Bar
Nearby stop 4 mi away

Town Hall Liquor And Bar

College Park , MD
8135 Baltimore Ave, College Park, MD 20740
Rating 4.3/5 319 reviews Liquor store,Bar

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to New Carrollton.

RAIL

New Carrollton station

2 mi away
4300 Garden City Drive
RAIL

Washington Union Station

14 mi away
50 Massachusetts Ave NE
RAIL

Union Station

24 mi away
110 Callahan Drive
RAIL

Rockville station

26 mi away
251 Hungerford Drive at Park Rd.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Hillandale and Bowie. Straight-line distance: 14.32 mi (23.04 km).

Hillandale

#1 Hillandale

Census-designated place Maryland, United States

Population6,043
Coordinates39.0265000, -76.9741400
Altitude80
CountryUnited States
Bowie

#2 Bowie

The most populous city in Prince George's County, Maryland.

Population58,212
Coordinates38.9427800, -76.7302800
Altitude42
CountryUnited States
Start: (-76.97438, 39.026363)
End: (-76.730357, 38.94261)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 29 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 35m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 26m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 21m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 17m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 15m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 13m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.63 gal
2.39 L · about $2.57
Round trip
$5.15
1.26 gal · 4.78 L
Estimated CO2
5.6 kg one way
Round trip: 11.2 kg / 25 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $2.57 $5.15
Mid-grade $4.60 $2.90 $5.79
Premium $4.95 $3.12 $6.24
Diesel $5.98 $3.77 $7.53

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

There is no time difference between Hillandale and Bowie. The current time is 01:31:35.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.