How far is Rock Hall, MD from Bowie, MD?
The driving distance from Rock Hall, MD to Bowie, MD is about 64.5 miles (103.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 15m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 48.2 miles (77.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 30m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 15m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
The most populous city in Montgomery County, Maryland.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Rock Hall and Bowie.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Rock Hall and Bowie.
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Start on Rock Hall Road
2822 ft · 2 min · Rock Hall Road
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Turn right onto Tuscarora Road
3.9 mi · 6 min · Tuscarora Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Dickerson Road
4.8 mi · 7 min · Dickerson Road
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Continue on Darnestown Road
16 mi · 27 min · Darnestown Road
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Turn right onto Darnestown Road
1.9 mi · 4 min · Darnestown Road
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Turn right onto West Montgomery Avenue
2657 ft · 54 sec · West Montgomery Avenue
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Take the ramp straight toward I 270 South: Washington
1719 ft · 44 sec
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Merge slight left
3.7 mi · 5 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 270 South: Silver Spring, College Park
2.8 mi · 4 min
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Merge slight right onto Capital Beltway
16.3 mi · 21 min · Capital Beltway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 50 East: Annapolis
1 mi · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto John Hanson Highway
5.7 mi · 7 min · John Hanson Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward MD 197: Bowie
2050 ft · 50 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on MD 197
83 m · 7 sec
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Turn straight onto Collington Road
1.3 km · 2 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 Rock Hall 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.
Capital Beltway
Merge slight right onto Capital Beltway
16.3 mi · 00h 21m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Rain Showers leaving Rock Hall 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 Rock Hall to Bowie?
The road trip is about 64.5 miles (103.8 km) and usually takes 01h 15m 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?
Rockville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 29.4 miles from Rock Hall and 35.1 miles from Bowie.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 48.2 miles (77.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 16.3 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 EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:00 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.32 one way or $18.63 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 20.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers around Rock Hall and Rain Showers Likely near Bowie.
Stop Ideas Near Rockville
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
United States Capitol
D C Government
The John Wilson Building
Town Hall Liquor And Bar
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Rockville.
Rockville station
Washington Union Station
New Carrollton station
Union Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Rock Hall and Bowie. Straight-line distance: 48.24 mi (77.64 km).
#1 Rock Hall
Town of the United States
| Population | 1,255 |
| Coordinates | 39.2687100, -77.5261000 |
| Altitude | 72 |
| 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: 104 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 08m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 36m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 17m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 04m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 55m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 48m |
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 | $4.09 | $9.32 | $18.63 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $10.49 | $20.97 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $11.30 | $22.59 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $13.63 | $27.27 |
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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