How far is Keedysville, MD from Bowie, MD?

The driving distance from Keedysville, MD to Bowie, MD is about 75.8 miles (122 km), with a travel time of about 01h 32m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 64.1 miles (103.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 05m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
75.81 mi
01h 32m
Flight
64.05 mi
103.08 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
64.05 mi
Kilometers
103.08 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
75.81 mi
Kilometers
122.01 km
Drive Time
01h 32m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 32m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bowie
Thu, Apr 23, 8:18 AM EDT
Return by in Keedysville
Thu, Apr 23, 9:51 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Keedysville
2026-04-23T06:46
Arrive Bowie
Thu, Apr 23, 8:18 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 32m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:33 AM to 11:33 AM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
3:24 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Keedysville
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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
Germantown
MD

Census-designated place in Montgomery County, Maryland, United States

From Keedysville
37.6 mi
00h 46m
To Bowie
38.2 mi
00h 46m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
77°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph N
Destination
77°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Mount Vernon Drive

    46 m · 11 sec · Mount Vernon Drive

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Antietam Drive

    57 m · 12 sec · Antietam Drive

  3. 3

    Turn right onto South Main Street

    3139 ft · 1 min · South Main Street

  4. 4

    Continue on Keedy Drive

    141 m · 15 sec · Keedy Drive

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Shepherdstown Pike

    1.6 mi · 2 min · Shepherdstown Pike

  6. 6

    Continue on Potomac Street

    1.2 km · 1 min · Potomac Street

  7. 7

    Turn right onto South Main Street

    1.2 km · 1 min · South Main Street

  8. 8

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Old National Pike

    35 m · 2 sec · Old National Pike

  9. 9

    Exit the roundabout onto Old National Pike

    6.1 mi · 9 min · Old National Pike

  10. 10

    Continue on West Main Street

    1.8 mi · 3 min · West Main Street

  11. 11

    Continue on Old National Pike

    2.5 mi · 5 min · Old National Pike

  12. 12

    Take the ramp straight toward I 70 East

    1995 ft · 49 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left

    3.4 mi · 4 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward I 270 South: Washington

    2112 ft · 52 sec

  15. 15

    Continue on Eisenhower Memorial Highway

    22.9 mi · 29 min · Eisenhower Memorial Highway

  16. 16

    Keep slight left

    6.6 mi · 9 min

  17. 17

    Keep slight left to continue on I 270 South: Silver Spring, College Park

    2.8 mi · 4 min

  18. 18

    Merge slight right onto Capital Beltway

    16.3 mi · 21 min · Capital Beltway

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight right toward US 50 East: Annapolis

    1 mi · 2 min

  20. 20

    Merge slight left onto John Hanson Highway

    5.7 mi · 7 min · John Hanson Highway

  21. 21

    Take the exit slight right toward MD 197: Bowie

    2050 ft · 50 sec

  22. 22

    Keep slight right to continue on MD 197

    83 m · 7 sec

  23. 23

    Turn straight onto Collington Road

    1.3 km · 2 min · Collington Road

  24. 24

    Turn right onto Evergreen Parkway

    956 ft · 36 sec · Evergreen Parkway

  25. 25

    Turn right

    79 m · 20 sec

  26. 26

    Turn left

    33 m · 8 sec

  27. 27

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
27 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
3 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
35.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Eisenhower Memorial Highway
29.5 mi · 39%
Capital Beltway
16.3 mi · 21%
Old National Pike
8.67 mi · 11%
John Hanson Highway
5.68 mi · 7%
I 70 East
3.8 mi · 5%
I 270 South
3.16 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

Eisenhower Memorial Highway

Continue on Eisenhower Memorial Highway

22.9 mi · 00h 29m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
01h 32m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 06m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+11.7 mi
64.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Germantown
00h 46m from Keedysville
Leave By
3:24 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Keedysville and Sunny near Bowie.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Keedysville to Bowie?

The road trip is about 75.8 miles (122 km) and usually takes 01h 32m 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?

Germantown is a useful midpoint, sitting about 37.6 miles from Keedysville and 38.2 miles from Bowie.

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

The direct path is about 64.1 miles (103.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.7 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 3:24 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.95 one way or $21.90 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 23.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Keedysville and Sunny near Bowie.

Stop Ideas Near Germantown

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 Germantown and the surrounding midpoint area.
Griffith Park at City Hall
Scenic stop 3 mi away

Griffith Park at City Hall

Gaithersburg , MD
29 S Summit Ave, Gaithersburg, MD 20877, United States
Rating 4.6/5 57 reviews Park
Gaithersburg City Hall
Meeting point 3 mi away

Gaithersburg City Hall

Gaithersburg , MD
31 S Summit Ave, Gaithersburg, MD 20877
Rating 4.1/5 14 reviews City Hall,City clerk's office,City government office
City of Rockville City Hall
Scenic stop 7.4 mi away

City of Rockville City Hall

Rockville , MD
111 Maryland Ave, Rockville, MD 20850, United States
Rating 4.5/5 4 reviews Park

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Germantown.

RAIL

Rockville station

15 mi away
251 Hungerford Drive at Park Rd.
BUS

Frederick Airport, MD

29 mi away
1341 Hughes Ford Road
RAIL

Frederick, MD

29 mi away
100 South East Street
RAIL

Washington Union Station

38 mi away
50 Massachusetts Ave NE

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Keedysville and Bowie. Straight-line distance: 64.05 mi (103.08 km).

Keedysville

#1 Keedysville

Town in Washington County, Maryland, United States

Population1,220
Coordinates39.4862100, -77.6997100
Altitude120
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: Mount Vernon Drive (-77.699613, 39.486176)
End: (-76.730357, 38.94261)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 122 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 31m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 53m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 30m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 15m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 04m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 56m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.68 gal
10.13 L · about $10.95
Round trip
$21.90
5.36 gal · 20.26 L
Estimated CO2
23.8 kg one way
Round trip: 47.6 kg / 105 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $10.95 $21.90
Mid-grade $4.60 $12.33 $24.65
Premium $4.95 $13.28 $26.55
Diesel $5.98 $16.03 $32.05

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Keedysville and Bowie. The current time is 06:46:00.

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.