How far is Rossmoor, MD from Bowie, MD?
The driving distance from Rossmoor, MD to Bowie, MD is about 31.5 miles (50.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 38m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 21.4 miles (34.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 17m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EST.
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 38m.
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.
Census designated place in Prince George's County, Maryland, United States
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Rossmoor and Bowie.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Rossmoor and Bowie.
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Start on Vantage Hill Road
115 m · 17 sec · Vantage Hill Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto North Leisure World Boulevard
1152 ft · 37 sec · North Leisure World Boulevard
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Turn right onto Rossmoor Boulevard
584 ft · 19 sec · Rossmoor Boulevard
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Turn right
88 m · 11 sec
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Turn straight onto Georgia Avenue
1.3 km · 1 min · Georgia Avenue
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Take the ramp slight right toward MD 200 Toll East
2675 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Intercounty Connector
4.4 mi · 5 min · Intercounty Connector
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Take the exit slight right toward MD 650: Ashton, White Oak
1269 ft · 31 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on MD 650 South: White Oak
110 m · 9 sec
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Turn straight onto New Hampshire Avenue
5.1 mi · 9 min · New Hampshire Avenue
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 495 East: Baltimore, College Park
1019 ft · 25 sec
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Merge slight left onto Capital Beltway
8.8 mi · 11 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 Rossmoor 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 left onto Capital Beltway
8.76 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 Rossmoor and Sunny near Bowie.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Rossmoor to Bowie?
The road trip is about 31.5 miles (50.7 km) and usually takes 00h 38m 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?
Beltsville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 14.3 miles from Rossmoor and 17.1 miles from Bowie.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 21.4 miles (34.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.1 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 7:12 PM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.35 one way or $8.71 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Rossmoor and Sunny near Bowie.
Stop Ideas Near Beltsville
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
United States Capitol
D C Government
THEARC: Town Hall Education Arts Recreation Campus
Town Hall Liquor And Bar
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Beltsville.
New Carrollton station
Washington Union Station
Rockville station
BWI Rail Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Rossmoor and Bowie. Straight-line distance: 21.41 mi (34.45 km).
#1 Rossmoor
Rossmoor is a place in Maryland, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 39.1037200, -77.0710900 |
| Altitude | 133 |
| 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: 51 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 02m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 47m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 37m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 31m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 26m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 23m |
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 | $3.92 | $4.35 | $8.71 |
| Mid-grade | $4.55 | $5.05 | $10.10 |
| Premium | $4.87 | $5.40 | $10.81 |
| Diesel | $6.28 | $6.97 | $13.94 |
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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