How far is Pasadena, MD from Bowie, MD?
The driving distance from Pasadena, MD to Bowie, MD is about 17.3 miles (27.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 28m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 14.2 miles (22.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 57m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 28m.
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.
Census place in Maryland, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
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Scattered Rain Showers
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Pasadena and Bowie.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Pasadena and Bowie.
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Start on Hamburg Street
106 m · 16 sec · Hamburg Street
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Turn right onto Governor Ritchie Highway
1217 ft · 21 sec · Governor Ritchie Highway
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Turn left onto East West Boulevard
2440 ft · 52 sec · East West Boulevard
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward East West Boulevard
68 m · 4 sec · East West Boulevard
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Exit the roundabout onto East West Boulevard
1.2 mi · 3 min · East West Boulevard
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Turn left onto Governor Stone Parkway
1.1 mi · 3 min · Governor Stone Parkway
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Turn right onto Benfield Boulevard
1.4 km · 2 min · Benfield Boulevard
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Take the ramp left toward I 97 South: Annapolis
2954 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
1.5 km · 1 min
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Keep slight right to continue on MD 32 West, MD 3 South: Bowie, Crofton
10.8 mi · 16 min
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Turn right onto Collington Road
1.2 km · 2 min · Collington Road
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Turn left onto Evergreen Parkway
1025 ft · 40 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 Pasadena 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.
MD 32 West
Keep slight right to continue on MD 32 West, MD 3 South: Bowie, Crofton
10.8 mi · 00h 16m
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.
Scattered Rain Showers leaving Pasadena 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 Pasadena to Bowie?
The road trip is about 17.3 miles (27.8 km) and usually takes 00h 28m 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?
Crofton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 8.6 miles from Pasadena and 8.6 miles from Bowie.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 14.2 miles (22.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.1 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 7:32 PM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.41 one way or $4.83 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Scattered Rain Showers around Pasadena and Patchy Fog near Bowie.
Stop Ideas Near Crofton
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
City of Bowie
Riverdale Park Town Hall
Town Hall Liquor And Bar
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Crofton.
New Carrollton station
BWI Rail Station
Washington Union Station
Pennsylvania Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Pasadena and Bowie. Straight-line distance: 14.22 mi (22.89 km).
#1 Pasadena
Pasadena is a place in Maryland, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 39.1073300, -76.5710800 |
| Altitude | 25 |
| 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: 28 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 34m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 25m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 20m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 17m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 14m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 12m |
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 | $2.41 | $4.83 |
| Mid-grade | $4.57 | $2.79 | $5.58 |
| Premium | $4.89 | $2.98 | $5.97 |
| Diesel | $6.30 | $3.84 | $7.69 |
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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