How far is Riverside, MD from Bowie, MD?
The driving distance from Riverside, MD to Bowie, MD is about 24.5 miles (39.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 36m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 18 miles (28.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 13m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 36m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
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 Prince George’s County, Maryland, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Riverside and Bowie.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Riverside and Bowie.
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Start on Rivers View Court
119 m · 19 sec · Rivers View Court
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Turn right onto Rivers Edge Road
1743 ft · 1 min · Rivers Edge Road
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Take the ramp slight right
110 m · 10 sec
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Merge slight left onto Columbia Pike
2.1 mi · 3 min · Columbia Pike
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Take the exit slight right toward MD 216: Fulton, Laurel
1458 ft · 41 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on MD 216 East: Laurel
846 ft · 23 sec
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Turn straight
1043 ft · 20 sec
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route
48 m · 3 sec
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Exit the roundabout
4.5 mi · 8 min
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Gorman Avenue
3147 ft · 1 min · Gorman Avenue
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Continue on Fort Meade Road
1263 ft · 31 sec · Fort Meade Road
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Turn right onto Laurel Bowie Road
11.5 mi · 18 min · Laurel Bowie Road
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Continue on Collington Road
2.4 mi · 4 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 Riverside 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.
Laurel Bowie Road
Turn right onto Laurel Bowie Road
11.5 mi · 00h 18m
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.
Rain Showers leaving Riverside 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 Riverside to Bowie?
The road trip is about 24.5 miles (39.5 km) and usually takes 00h 36m 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?
South Laurel is a useful midpoint, sitting about 11.4 miles from Riverside and 13.2 miles from Bowie.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 18 miles (28.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.5 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 EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:16 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.69 one way or $7.38 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers around Riverside and Chance Rain Showers near Bowie.
Stop Ideas Near South Laurel
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
United States Capitol
D C Government
City of Bowie
Town Hall Liquor And Bar
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to South Laurel.
New Carrollton station
BWI Rail Station
Washington Union Station
Rockville station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Riverside and Bowie. Straight-line distance: 17.98 mi (28.93 km).
#1 Riverside
Riverside is a place in Maryland, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 39.1734400, -76.8852500 |
| Altitude | 98 |
| 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: 39 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 49m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 36m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 29m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 24m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 21m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 18m |
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 | $4.24 | $3.69 | $7.38 |
| Mid-grade | $4.84 | $4.21 | $8.43 |
| Premium | $5.15 | $4.48 | $8.95 |
| Diesel | $6.36 | $5.53 | $11.07 |
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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