How far is Rossville, MD from Bowie, MD?
The driving distance from Rossville, MD to Bowie, MD is about 36.9 miles (59.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 45m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 30.4 miles (49 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 31m 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.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 45m.
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.
Town in Maryland, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Rossville and Bowie.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Rossville and Bowie.
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Start on Pulaski Highway
3.4 mi · 6 min · Pulaski Highway
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Continue on Pulaski Highway
579 ft · 13 sec · Pulaski Highway
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Turn slight right onto Moravia Road
1235 ft · 45 sec
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Turn straight onto Moravia Road
1755 ft · 35 sec · Moravia Road
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 895 Toll South: Baltimore Harbor Tunnel Thruway
2433 ft · 41 sec
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Merge slight left onto Harbor Tunnel Thruway
6.9 mi · 10 min · Harbor Tunnel Thruway
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Continue on Harbor Tunnel Throughway
2567 ft · 40 sec · Harbor Tunnel Throughway
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Keep slight right to continue on Harbor Tunnel Throughway
1.7 mi · 2 min · Harbor Tunnel Throughway
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Keep slight right to continue on I 97 South: Annapolis
1.1 mi · 1 min
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Continue straight
8.9 mi · 10 min
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Keep slight right to continue on MD 32 West, MD 3 South: Bowie, Crofton
10.8 mi · 16 min
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Turn right onto Collington Road
1.2 km · 2 min · Collington Road
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Turn left onto Evergreen Parkway
1025 ft · 40 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 Rossville 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.
MD 32 West
Keep slight right to continue on MD 32 West, MD 3 South: Bowie, Crofton
10.8 mi · 00h 16m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Rossville and Mostly Sunny near Bowie.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Rossville to Bowie?
The road trip is about 36.9 miles (59.4 km) and usually takes 00h 45m 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?
Somerset is a useful midpoint, sitting about 17.7 miles from Rossville and 19.2 miles from Bowie.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 30.4 miles (49 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.5 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:58 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.31 one way or $10.62 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Rossville and Mostly Sunny near Bowie.
Stop Ideas Near Somerset
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
City of Bowie
Baltimore City Hall
Kenhill Center
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Somerset.
BWI Rail Station
Pennsylvania Station
New Carrollton station
Kent Island, MD
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Rossville and Bowie. Straight-line distance: 30.46 mi (49.02 km).
#1 Rossville
City in Walker County, Georgia, USA
| Population | 15,147 |
| Coordinates | 39.3384400, -76.4796800 |
| Altitude | 13 |
| 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: 59 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 13m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 55m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 44m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 36m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 31m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 27m |
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 | $5.31 | $10.62 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $5.98 | $11.96 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $6.44 | $12.88 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $7.77 | $15.55 |
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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