How far is Robinwood, MD from Bowie, MD?

The driving distance from Robinwood, MD to Bowie, MD is about 86.6 miles (139.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 33m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 69 miles (111 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 07m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
86.64 mi
01h 33m
Flight
68.97 mi
110.99 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
68.97 mi
Kilometers
110.99 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
86.64 mi
Kilometers
139.43 km
Drive Time
01h 33m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 33m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bowie
Sun, Nov 8, 11:18 AM EST
Return by in Robinwood
Sun, Nov 8, 12:52 PM EST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Robinwood
2026-11-08T09:45
Arrive Bowie
Sun, Nov 8, 11:18 AM EST
Route Timing
01h 33m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:34 AM to 11:34 AM EST

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

Leave by
3:22 PM EST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Robinwood
9:30 PM EST
Morning start is best

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
Germantown
MD

Census-designated place in Montgomery County, Maryland, United States

From Robinwood
41.1 mi
00h 46m
To Bowie
45.5 mi
00h 46m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
38°F
Overnight

Partly Cloudy

Starts
Sun, Nov 8 1:00 AM EST
Wind
6 to 10 mph W
Destination
63°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, Nov 8 6:00 AM EST
Wind
9 to 13 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 Pheasant Trail

    103 m · 17 sec · Pheasant Trail

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Cardinal Avenue

    132 m · 24 sec · Cardinal Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Robinwood Drive

    1.1 km · 1 min · Robinwood Drive

  4. 4

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Robinwood Drive

    49 m · 3 sec · Robinwood Drive

  5. 5

    Exit the roundabout onto Robinwood Drive

    1.2 mi · 3 min · Robinwood Drive

  6. 6

    Continue on North Edgewood Drive

    2465 ft · 1 min · North Edgewood Drive

  7. 7

    Turn left onto Dual Highway

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Dual Highway

  8. 8

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 70 East: Frederick

    1758 ft · 43 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Dwight D Eisenhower Highway

    21.1 mi · 23 min · Dwight D Eisenhower Highway

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward I 270 South: Washington

    2112 ft · 52 sec

  11. 11

    Continue on Eisenhower Memorial Highway

    22.9 mi · 29 min · Eisenhower Memorial Highway

  12. 12

    Keep slight left

    6.6 mi · 9 min

  13. 13

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

    2.8 mi · 4 min

  14. 14

    Merge slight right onto Capital Beltway

    16.3 mi · 21 min · Capital Beltway

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward US 50 East: Annapolis

    1 mi · 2 min

  16. 16

    Merge slight left onto John Hanson Highway

    5.7 mi · 7 min · John Hanson Highway

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward MD 197: Bowie

    2050 ft · 50 sec

  18. 18

    Keep slight right to continue on MD 197

    83 m · 7 sec

  19. 19

    Turn straight onto Collington Road

    1.3 km · 2 min · Collington Road

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Evergreen Parkway

    956 ft · 36 sec · Evergreen Parkway

  21. 21

    Turn right

    79 m · 20 sec

  22. 22

    Turn left

    33 m · 8 sec

  23. 23

    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

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
23 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
3 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
26.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Eisenhower Memorial Highway
29.5 mi · 34%
Dwight D Eisenhower Highway
21.1 mi · 24%
Capital Beltway
16.3 mi · 19%
John Hanson Highway
5.68 mi · 7%
I 270 South
3.16 mi · 4%
Robinwood Drive
1.9 mi · 2%
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 33m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 08m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+17.6 mi
69 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Germantown
00h 46m from Robinwood
Leave By
3:22 PM EST
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Cloudy leaving Robinwood and Sunny 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 86.6 miles (139.4 km) and usually takes 01h 33m 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?

Germantown is a useful midpoint, sitting about 41.1 miles from Robinwood and 45.5 miles from Bowie.

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

The direct path is about 69 miles (111 km), while the road route adds roughly 17.6 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 EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:22 PM EST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.07 one way or $24.13 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 27.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Cloudy around Robinwood and Sunny near Bowie.

Stop Ideas Near Germantown

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 Germantown and the surrounding midpoint area.
Griffith Park at City Hall
Scenic stop 6.4 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 6.4 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
City of Rockville City Hall
Scenic stop 10.9 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 Germantown.

RAIL

Rockville station

15 mi away
251 Hungerford Drive at Park Rd.
BUS

Frederick Airport, MD

29 mi away
1341 Hughes Ford Road
RAIL

Frederick, MD

29 mi away
100 South East Street
RAIL

Washington Union Station

38 mi away
50 Massachusetts Ave NE

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Robinwood and Bowie. Straight-line distance: 68.97 mi (110.99 km).

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#1 Robinwood

Robinwood is a place in Maryland, United States.

Population0
Coordinates39.6370400, -77.6569400
Altitude171
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: Pheasant Trail (-77.656778, 39.636989)
End: (-76.730357, 38.94261)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 139 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 53m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 09m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 43m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 26m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 14m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 04m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.06 gal
11.57 L · about $12.07
Round trip
$24.13
6.12 gal · 23.14 L
Estimated CO2
27.2 kg one way
Round trip: 54.4 kg / 120 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.94 $12.07 $24.13
Mid-grade $4.56 $13.95 $27.91
Premium $4.88 $14.94 $29.87
Diesel $6.29 $19.26 $38.52

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

There is no time difference between Robinwood and Bowie. The current time is 09:45:03.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.