How far is Myersville, MD from Bowie, MD?

The driving distance from Myersville, MD to Bowie, MD is about 68.7 miles (110.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 14m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 59.3 miles (95.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 28m 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
68.7 mi
01h 14m
Flight
59.27 mi
95.38 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
59.27 mi
Kilometers
95.38 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
68.7 mi
Kilometers
110.57 km
Drive Time
01h 14m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 14m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bowie
Thu, Apr 23, 12:56 AM EDT
Return by in Myersville
Thu, Apr 23, 2:10 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Myersville
2026-04-22T23:42
Arrive Bowie
Thu, Apr 23, 12:56 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 14m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:14 AM to 11:14 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:02 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Myersville
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
Gaithersburg
MD

The second most populous city in Montgomery County, Maryland.

From Myersville
34.3 mi
00h 37m
To Bowie
34.4 mi
00h 37m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
46°F
Overnight

Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 4:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 mph S
Destination
73°F
Wednesday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Main Street

    1879 ft · 37 sec · Main Street

  2. 2

    Continue on Myersville Road

    1687 ft · 36 sec · Myersville Road

  3. 3

    Turn left

    1605 ft · 39 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left onto Dwight D Eisenhower Highway

    10.5 mi · 11 min · Dwight D Eisenhower Highway

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward I 270 South: Washington

    2112 ft · 52 sec

  6. 6

    Continue on Eisenhower Memorial Highway

    22.9 mi · 29 min · Eisenhower Memorial Highway

  7. 7

    Keep slight left

    6.6 mi · 9 min

  8. 8

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

    2.8 mi · 4 min

  9. 9

    Merge slight right onto Capital Beltway

    16.3 mi · 21 min · Capital Beltway

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward US 50 East: Annapolis

    1 mi · 2 min

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto John Hanson Highway

    5.7 mi · 7 min · John Hanson Highway

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward MD 197: Bowie

    2050 ft · 50 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight right to continue on MD 197

    83 m · 7 sec

  14. 14

    Turn straight onto Collington Road

    1.3 km · 2 min · Collington Road

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Evergreen Parkway

    956 ft · 36 sec · Evergreen Parkway

  16. 16

    Turn right

    79 m · 20 sec

  17. 17

    Turn left

    33 m · 8 sec

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Myersville 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
18 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
26.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Eisenhower Memorial Highway
29.5 mi · 43%
Capital Beltway
16.3 mi · 24%
Dwight D Eisenhower Highway
10.5 mi · 15%
John Hanson Highway
5.68 mi · 8%
I 270 South
3.16 mi · 5%
US 50 East
1.01 mi · 1%
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 14m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 28m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+9.4 mi
59.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Gaithersburg
00h 37m from Myersville
Leave By
4:02 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Myersville and Chance Rain Showers near Bowie.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 68.7 miles (110.6 km) and usually takes 01h 14m 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?

Gaithersburg is a useful midpoint, sitting about 34.3 miles from Myersville and 34.4 miles from Bowie.

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

The direct path is about 59.3 miles (95.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.4 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 4:02 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.93 one way or $19.86 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 21.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers around Myersville and Chance Rain Showers near Bowie.

Stop Ideas Near Gaithersburg

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 Gaithersburg and the surrounding midpoint area.
Griffith Park at City Hall
Scenic stop 1.1 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 1 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
Herndon Old Town Hall
Scenic stop 14.6 mi away

Herndon Old Town Hall

Herndon , VA
730 Station St, Herndon, VA 20170
Rating 4.5/5 45 reviews Historical landmark
City of Rockville City Hall
Scenic stop 4.2 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 Gaithersburg.

RAIL

Rockville station

8 mi away
251 Hungerford Drive at Park Rd.
RAIL

Washington Union Station

32 mi away
50 Massachusetts Ave NE
BUS

Frederick Airport, MD

34 mi away
1341 Hughes Ford Road
RAIL

Frederick, MD

35 mi away
100 South East Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Myersville and Bowie. Straight-line distance: 59.27 mi (95.38 km).

Myersville

#1 Myersville

Town in Frederick County, Maryland, United States

Population1,884
Coordinates39.5051000, -77.5663800
Altitude205
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: Main Street (-77.566654, 39.505113)
End: (-76.730357, 38.94261)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 111 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 17m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 43m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 22m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 08m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 58m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 51m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.43 gal
9.18 L · about $9.93
Round trip
$19.86
4.86 gal · 18.36 L
Estimated CO2
21.6 kg one way
Round trip: 43.2 kg / 95 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $9.93 $19.86
Mid-grade $4.60 $11.18 $22.35
Premium $4.95 $12.04 $24.08
Diesel $5.98 $14.53 $29.06

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 Myersville and Bowie. The current time is 23:42:04.

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.