How far is Montgomery Village, MD from Bowie, MD?
The driving distance from Montgomery Village, MD to Bowie, MD is about 41.1 miles (66.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 48m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 29.7 miles (47.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 37m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 48m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Census-designated place 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 Montgomery Village and Bowie.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Montgomery Village and Bowie.
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Start on Stewartown Road
1957 ft · 54 sec · Stewartown Road
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Turn left onto Montgomery Village Avenue
2.1 mi · 4 min · Montgomery Village Avenue
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Continue on Quince Orchard Road
2183 ft · 39 sec · Quince Orchard Road
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 270 South: Washington
1051 ft · 28 sec
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Merge slight left onto Eisenhower Memorial Highway
2.2 mi · 3 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 Montgomery Village 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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Montgomery Village and Mostly Sunny near Bowie.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Montgomery Village to Bowie?
The road trip is about 41.1 miles (66.1 km) and usually takes 00h 48m 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?
Kemp Mill is a useful midpoint, sitting about 19.6 miles from Montgomery Village and 21.5 miles from Bowie.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 29.7 miles (47.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.4 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:52 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.92 one way or $11.85 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 12.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Montgomery Village and Mostly Sunny near Bowie.
Stop Ideas Near Kemp Mill
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 Kemp Mill.
Rockville station
New Carrollton station
Washington Union Station
Union Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Montgomery Village and Bowie. Straight-line distance: 29.73 mi (47.84 km).
#1 Montgomery Village
Unincorporated community in Montgomery County, Maryland, United States
| Population | 32,032 |
| Coordinates | 39.1767700, -77.1952600 |
| Altitude | 114 |
| 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: 66 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 22m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 01m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 49m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 41m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 35m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 30m |
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 | $5.92 | $11.85 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $6.67 | $13.34 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $7.18 | $14.37 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $8.67 | $17.34 |
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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