How far is Robinwood, MD from Bowie, MD?

The driving distance from Robinwood, MD to Bowie, MD is about 15.1 miles (24.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 20m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 11.6 miles (18.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 41m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
15.09 mi
00h 20m
Flight
11.61 mi
18.69 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
11.61 mi
Kilometers
18.69 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
15.09 mi
Kilometers
24.29 km
Drive Time
00h 20m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 20m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bowie
Sun, Apr 19, 8:43 AM EDT
Return by in Robinwood
Sun, Apr 19, 9:04 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Robinwood
2026-04-19T08:23
Arrive Bowie
Sun, Apr 19, 8:43 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 20m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:21 AM to 7:21 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:48 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Robinwood
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Crofton
MD

Census place in Maryland, USA

From Robinwood
7.5 mi
00h 10m
To Bowie
7.6 mi
00h 10m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
66°F
Sunday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 13 mph W
Destination
70°F
Sunday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
9 to 15 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    38 m · 11 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Spa Road

    1.2 km · 2 min · Spa Road

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Forest Drive

    1.4 km · 2 min · Forest Drive

  4. 4

    Continue on Aris T Allen Boulevard

    1.2 km · 1 min · Aris T Allen Boulevard

  5. 5

    Continue on Aris T Allen Boulevard

    1 mi · 1 min · Aris T Allen Boulevard

  6. 6

    Keep slight left to continue on I 97, US 50 West, US 301 South: Washington, Baltimore

    1 mi · 2 min

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on US 50 West, US 301 West: Washington

    2476 ft · 1 min

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto John Hanson Highway

    7.5 mi · 9 min · John Hanson Highway

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward MD 3, US 301: Crofton, Richmond

    906 ft · 14 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on US 301 South: Richmond

    2207 ft · 34 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on US 301 South: Richmond

    1698 ft · 42 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto North West Crain Highway

    1.4 km · 1 min · North West Crain Highway

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Collington Road

    1.2 km · 2 min · Collington Road

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Evergreen Parkway

    1025 ft · 40 sec · Evergreen Parkway

  15. 15

    Turn right

    79 m · 20 sec

  16. 16

    Turn left

    33 m · 8 sec

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Robinwood and Bowie.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
17 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
2 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
112.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
John Hanson Highway
7.46 mi · 49%
Aris T Allen Boulevard
1.76 mi · 12%
I 97
1 mi · 7%
Forest Drive
0.89 mi · 6%
North West Crain Highway
0.84 mi · 6%
Collington Road
0.75 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

John Hanson Highway

Merge slight left onto John Hanson Highway

7.46 mi · 00h 09m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 20m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 42m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+3.5 mi
11.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Crofton
00h 10m from Robinwood
Leave By
7:48 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Robinwood and Rain Showers Likely near Bowie.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 15.1 miles (24.3 km) and usually takes 00h 20m 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 7.5 miles from Robinwood and 7.6 miles from Bowie.

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

The direct path is about 11.6 miles (18.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.5 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 7:48 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.17 one way or $4.33 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 4.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Robinwood and Rain Showers Likely near Bowie.

Stop Ideas Near Crofton

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 Crofton and the surrounding midpoint area.
Stop photo coming soon
Scenic stop 8.7 mi away

City of Bowie

Bowie , MD
8614 Chestnut Ave, Bowie, MD 20715
Museum
Upper Marlboro Town Hall
Meeting point 13.1 mi away

Upper Marlboro Town Hall

Upper Marlboro , MD
14211 School Ln, Upper Marlboro, MD 20772
Rating 4.0/5 4 reviews City government office
Kenhill Center
Nearby stop 6.4 mi away

Kenhill Center

Bowie , MD
2614 Kenhill Dr, Bowie, MD 20715
Rating 4.6/5 25 reviews Community center

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Crofton.

RAIL

New Carrollton station

16 mi away
4300 Garden City Drive
RAIL

BWI Rail Station

21 mi away
7 Amtrak Way
RAIL

Washington Union Station

30 mi away
50 Massachusetts Ave NE
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

35 mi away
1515 North Charles Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Robinwood and Bowie. Straight-line distance: 11.61 mi (18.69 km).

Robinwood

#1 Robinwood

Census designated place

Population5,024
Coordinates38.9542800, -76.5146800
Altitude11
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: (-76.514447, 38.953815)
End: (-76.730357, 38.94261)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 24 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 30m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 22m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 18m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 15m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 12m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 11m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.53 gal
2.02 L · about $2.17
Round trip
$4.33
1.06 gal · 4.04 L
Estimated CO2
4.7 kg one way
Round trip: 9.4 kg / 21 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $2.17 $4.33
Mid-grade $4.60 $2.44 $4.87
Premium $4.95 $2.63 $5.25
Diesel $5.98 $3.17 $6.34

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Robinwood and Bowie. The current time is 08:23:07.

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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.