How far is La Plata, MD from Bowie, MD?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between La Plata and Bowie is 31.47 miles (50.65 km).
Flight distance from La Plata, MD to Bowie, MD is 31.47 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 04 minutes.
Driving distance
The driving distance from La Plata, Maryland to Bowie, Maryland is: 35.6 miles (57.29 km) by car.
Driving from La Plata to Bowie will take approximately 00 hours 50 minutes.
#1 La Plata
Town in Maryland, United States
| Population | 9800 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 38°31'45"N 76°58'31"W |
| Latitude | 38.5292900 |
| Longitude | -76.9752500 |
| Altitude | 57 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Bowie
The most populous city in Prince George's County, Maryland. It is located in the Washington metropolitan area. Bowie is known for its many parks and green spaces.
| Population | 58212 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 38°56'34"N 76°43'49"W |
| Latitude | 38.9427800 |
| Longitude | -76.7302800 |
| Altitude | 42 |
| Country | United States |
Ending point in Bowie: (-76.730357,38.94261)
Estimated Travel Time Between La Plata and Bowie
The distance between La Plata and Bowie is 57 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 00 hours 38 minutes if you drive your car at an average speed of 90 kilometers / hour. For different choices, please review the avg. speed travel time table on the below.
There is no time difference between La Plata and Bowie. The current time is 20:06:16.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01 hours 11 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00 hours 53 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00 hours 42 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00 hours 35 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00 hours 30 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 00 hours 28 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 00 hours 26 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 4.75 liters (1.26 gallon) of gas to cover the route between La Plata and Bowie.
The estimated cost of gas to go from La Plata to Bowie is $4.23 (diesel $5.54).
Maryland gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $3.36 | $3.93 | $4.24 | $4.41 |
| Total | $4.23 | $4.94 | $5.33 | $5.54 |
Take a look at our Gas Cost Calculator feature. It will figure out how much it will cost to drive this particular distance.
The average gas price (in Maryland ) per gallon of daily gas for calculations is $3.364 (Diesel $4.407) /gallon. Last changed prices on April 18, 2024.
How did we calculate the distance?
The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between La Plata and Bowie (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.
Distance to Other Cities
Driving distance from Columbia, MD to La Plata 65.51 miles (105 km)
Driving distance from Gwynn Oak, MD to La Plata 74.89 miles (121 km)
