How far is Kettering, MD from Bowie, MD?
The driving distance from Kettering, MD to Bowie, MD is about 9.5 miles (15.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 18m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 6.1 miles (9.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 36m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EST.
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 18m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Chance Rain Showers
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Kettering and Bowie.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Kettering and Bowie.
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Start on Largo Road
1.1 km · 1 min · Largo Road
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Turn right onto Campus Way South
2831 ft · 1 min · Campus Way South
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Turn right onto Central Avenue
3.5 mi · 6 min · Central Avenue
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Turn left onto Church Road North
1.7 mi · 3 min · Church Road North
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Turn right onto Mount Oak Road
1.5 mi · 3 min · Mount Oak Road
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Turn left onto Mitchellville Road
1.1 mi · 2 min · Mitchellville Road
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Turn left onto Excalibur Road
1424 ft · 44 sec · Excalibur Road
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Turn left
35 m · 13 sec
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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 Kettering 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.
Central Avenue
Turn right onto Central Avenue
3.54 mi · 00h 06m
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.
Chance Rain Showers leaving Kettering and Patchy Fog near Bowie.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Kettering to Bowie?
The road trip is about 9.5 miles (15.3 km) and usually takes 00h 18m 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?
Mitchellville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 4.7 miles from Kettering and 4.8 miles from Bowie.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 6.1 miles (9.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.4 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 EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:54 PM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.34 one way or $2.69 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Kettering and Patchy Fog near Bowie.
Stop Ideas Near Mitchellville
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
United States Capitol
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Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Mitchellville.
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BWI Rail Station
Union Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Kettering and Bowie. Straight-line distance: 6.06 mi (9.76 km).
#1 Kettering
Kettering is a place in Maryland, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 38.8845600, -76.8146900 |
| Altitude | 42 |
| 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: 15 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 19m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 14m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 11m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 09m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 08m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 07m |
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 | $3.96 | $1.34 | $2.69 |
| Mid-grade | $4.57 | $1.55 | $3.11 |
| Premium | $4.89 | $1.66 | $3.33 |
| Diesel | $6.30 | $2.14 | $4.29 |
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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