How far is Riviera Beach, MD from Bowie, MD?
The driving distance from Riviera Beach, MD to Bowie, MD is about 28.2 miles (45.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 40m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 19.5 miles (31.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 21m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EST.
Reverse, save, or send this route
This is an easy same-day return drive. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.
This is an easy same-day return drive.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
Gas Cost Calculator
Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 00h 40m.
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.
Town in Montgomery County, Maryland, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Riviera Beach and Bowie.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Riviera Beach and Bowie.
-
1
Start on Gina Court
65 m · 15 sec · Gina Court
-
2
Turn left onto Glen Road
37 m · 7 sec · Glen Road
-
3
Continue on Glen Road
1397 ft · 1 min · Glen Road
-
4
At the end of the road, turn right onto Main Avenue
30 m · 7 sec · Main Avenue
-
5
Turn left onto Riviera Drive
2589 ft · 1 min · Riviera Drive
-
6
Continue on Fort Smallwood Road
1.3 mi · 2 min · Fort Smallwood Road
-
7
Continue on Edwin Raynor Boulevard
2.2 mi · 4 min · Edwin Raynor Boulevard
-
8
At the end of the road, turn right onto Magothy Bridge Road
1.9 mi · 3 min · Magothy Bridge Road
-
9
Continue on Earleigh Heights Road West
2664 ft · 1 min · Earleigh Heights Road West
-
10
Continue on Earleigh Heights Connector
1852 ft · 1 min · Earleigh Heights Connector
-
11
Turn left onto Jumpers Hole Road
1.4 km · 2 min · Jumpers Hole Road
-
12
Turn right onto Benfield Road
1.4 mi · 3 min · Benfield Road
-
13
Turn left onto Laurel Drive
30 m · 3 sec · Laurel Drive
-
14
Turn right onto West Benfield Road
1.4 km · 2 min · West Benfield Road
-
15
Turn left onto Veterans Highway
1.2 mi · 2 min · Veterans Highway
-
16
Turn right onto Maryland 3 Service Road
148 m · 14 sec · Maryland 3 Service Road
-
17
Turn left onto Jabez Run
989 ft · 17 sec · Jabez Run
-
18
Take the ramp straight toward Bowie, Fort Meade
685 ft · 12 sec
-
19
Merge slight left onto Robert Crain Highway
6.9 mi · 11 min · Robert Crain Highway
-
20
Continue on North West Crain Highway
3.3 mi · 5 min · North West Crain Highway
-
21
Turn right onto Collington Road
1.2 km · 2 min · Collington Road
-
22
Turn left onto Evergreen Parkway
1025 ft · 40 sec · Evergreen Parkway
-
23
Turn right
79 m · 20 sec
-
24
Turn left
33 m · 8 sec
-
25
Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Riviera Beach 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.
Robert Crain Highway
Merge slight left onto Robert Crain Highway
6.89 mi · 00h 11m
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.
Sunny leaving Riviera Beach and Sunny near Bowie.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Riviera Beach to Bowie?
The road trip is about 28.2 miles (45.4 km) and usually takes 00h 40m 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?
Kensington is a useful midpoint, sitting about 11.5 miles from Riviera Beach and 16.7 miles from Bowie.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 19.5 miles (31.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.7 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 7:08 PM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.94 one way or $7.89 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Riviera Beach and Sunny near Bowie.
Stop Ideas Near Kensington
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
City of Bowie
Laurel City Mayor
Kenhill Center
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Kensington.
BWI Rail Station
Pennsylvania Station
New Carrollton station
Kent Island, MD
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Riviera Beach and Bowie. Straight-line distance: 19.54 mi (31.44 km).
#1 Riviera Beach
Riviera Beach is a place in Maryland, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 39.1667800, -76.5080200 |
| Altitude | 3 |
| 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: 45 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 56m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 42m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 33m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 28m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 24m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 21m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.94 | $3.94 | $7.89 |
| Mid-grade | $4.56 | $4.56 | $9.12 |
| Premium | $4.88 | $4.88 | $9.76 |
| Diesel | $6.29 | $6.29 | $12.59 |
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 · Nov 07, 2026