How far is Spencerville, MD from Bowie, MD?
The driving distance from Spencerville, MD to Bowie, MD is about 26.4 miles (42.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 35m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 17.8 miles (28.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 11m 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 35m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
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Halfway Point
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City in Prince George's County, Maryland, United States
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Spencerville and Bowie.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Spencerville and Bowie.
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Start on Good Hope Road
1.4 km · 2 min · Good Hope Road
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Turn left onto Briggs Chaney Road
2.2 mi · 4 min · Briggs Chaney Road
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Turn right onto Old Columbia Pike
1.1 km · 1 min · Old Columbia Pike
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Turn left onto Fairland Road
1125 ft · 30 sec · Fairland Road
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Turn right onto Columbia Pike
3133 ft · 54 sec · Columbia Pike
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Take the exit slight right toward E. Randolph Road, Cherry Hill Road
1281 ft · 42 sec
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Turn left onto Cherry Hill Road
4.1 mi · 7 min · Cherry Hill Road
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At the end of the road, turn sharp left onto Baltimore Avenue
712 ft · 25 sec · Baltimore Avenue
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 95 South, I 495 South: Richmond Virginia, Andrews Air Force Base
2012 ft · 49 sec
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Merge slight left onto Capital Beltway
5.7 mi · 8 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 Spencerville 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.
John Hanson Highway
Merge slight left onto John Hanson Highway
5.68 mi · 00h 07m
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 Spencerville and Sunny near Bowie.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Spencerville to Bowie?
The road trip is about 26.4 miles (42.5 km) and usually takes 00h 35m 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?
Greenbelt is a useful midpoint, sitting about 11.6 miles from Spencerville and 14.9 miles from Bowie.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 17.8 miles (28.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.6 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:18 PM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.64 one way or $7.28 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Spencerville and Sunny near Bowie.
Stop Ideas Near Greenbelt
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 Greenbelt.
New Carrollton station
Washington Union Station
Rockville station
BWI Rail Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Spencerville and Bowie. Straight-line distance: 17.82 mi (28.68 km).
#1 Spencerville
Spencerville is a place in Maryland, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 39.1142700, -76.9783100 |
| Altitude | 152 |
| 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: 43 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 52m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 39m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 31m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 26m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 22m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 19m |
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 | $3.64 | $7.28 |
| Mid-grade | $4.53 | $4.21 | $8.42 |
| Premium | $4.87 | $4.53 | $9.05 |
| Diesel | $6.27 | $5.83 | $11.66 |
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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