How far is Spring Ridge, MD from Bowie, MD?
The driving distance from Spring Ridge, MD to Bowie, MD is about 60 miles (96.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 12m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 46 miles (74 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 24m 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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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 01h 12m.
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 Spring Ridge and Bowie.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Spring Ridge and Bowie.
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Start on Cool Spring Terrace South
563 ft · 31 sec · Cool Spring Terrace South
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Turn left onto Spring Valley Drive
84 m · 16 sec · Spring Valley Drive
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Turn left onto Fieldcrest Drive
763 ft · 38 sec · Fieldcrest Drive
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Turn left onto Shadybrook Drive
78 m · 13 sec · Shadybrook Drive
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Turn right onto Ridgefield Drive
1458 ft · 41 sec · Ridgefield Drive
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Turn left onto Old National Pike
1.4 mi · 2 min · Old National Pike
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Continue on Old National Pike
942 ft · 15 sec · Old National Pike
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Take the ramp straight toward I 70 East, US 40 East
1574 ft · 38 sec
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Merge slight left
16.5 mi · 18 min
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Continue straight
4 mi · 4 min
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Take the exit slight right toward MD 32: Sykesville, Clarksville
1927 ft · 41 sec
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Keep slight right
1059 ft · 26 sec
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Merge slight left onto Sykesville Road
8.1 mi · 11 min · Sykesville Road
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Continue on Patuxent Freeway
11.5 mi · 16 min · Patuxent Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward Baltimore Washington Parkway South, Washington
1.1 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Baltimore-Washington Parkway
4.2 mi · 6 min · Baltimore-Washington Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward MD 197 North
1180 ft · 40 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on MD 197 South: Bowie
52 m · 8 sec
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Turn left onto Laurel Bowie Road
9 mi · 14 min · Laurel Bowie Road
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Continue on Collington Road
2.4 mi · 4 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 Spring Ridge and Bowie.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 70 East
Merge slight left
16.5 mi · 00h 18m
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.
Sunny leaving Spring Ridge and Sunny near Bowie.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Spring Ridge to Bowie?
The road trip is about 60 miles (96.5 km) and usually takes 01h 12m 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?
Brookeville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 30 miles from Spring Ridge and 30.1 miles from Bowie.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 46 miles (74 km), while the road route adds roughly 14 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 4:06 PM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.30 one way or $16.60 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 18.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Spring Ridge and Sunny near Bowie.
Stop Ideas Near Brookeville
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Griffith Park at City Hall
Gaithersburg City Hall
Laurel City Office
City of Rockville City Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Brookeville.
Rockville station
New Carrollton station
BWI Rail Station
Washington Union Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Spring Ridge and Bowie. Straight-line distance: 45.99 mi (74.02 km).
#1 Spring Ridge
Spring Ridge is a place in Maryland, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 39.4014900, -77.3524800 |
| Altitude | 112 |
| 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: 97 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 59m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 29m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 11m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 59m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 51m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 44m |
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 | $8.30 | $16.60 |
| Mid-grade | $4.53 | $9.60 | $19.19 |
| Premium | $4.87 | $10.32 | $20.64 |
| Diesel | $6.27 | $13.29 | $26.58 |
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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