Origin
Bowie, MD
Afternoon in Bowie on Saturday
Local time
2:08 PM
EDT
Current temp
68°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Bowie, MD to Montgomery Village, MD
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
55m
Distance
39.1 mi
63 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$6
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 51m
★
6 AM
0h 55m
8 AM
1h 4m
10 AM
0h 58m
12 PM
0h 58m
3 PM
0h 59m
5 PM
1h 4m
8 PM
0h 53m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Bowie, MD
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Montgomery Village, MD
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Trip Overview
The drive from Bowie, MD to Montgomery Village, MD covers 39.1 miles and takes about 55m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Evergreen Parkway, Collington Road, US 50 West for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mostly surface roads. At current regular gas prices, budget about $6.48 one way before food or hotel costs.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Evergreen Parkway | — | — |
| Collington Road | — | — |
| US 50 West | — | — |
| John Hanson Highway | — | — |
| I 95 North | — | — |
| I 495 North | — | — |
| Capital Beltway | — | — |
| I 270 North | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Evergreen Parkway
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bowie, MD and Montgomery Village, MD.
1
Start on the route
108 ft
·
8 sec
·
the route
2
Turn right
259 ft
·
21 sec
3
Turn left onto Evergreen Parkway
0.2 mi
·
34 sec
·
Evergreen Parkway
4
At the end of the road, turn left onto Collington Road
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Collington Road
5
Take the ramp slight right toward US 50 West: Washington
0.4 mi
·
56 sec
·
US 50 West: Washington
6
Merge slight left onto John Hanson Highway
5.6 mi
·
6 min
·
John Hanson Highway
7
Take the exit slight right toward I 95 North, I 495 North: Baltimore, Silver Spring
0.4 mi
·
57 sec
·
I 95 North, I 495 North: Baltimore, Silver Spring
8
Keep slight left to continue on I 495 North, I 95 North: Beltway
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
I 495 North, I 95 North: Beltway
9
Merge slight left onto Capital Beltway
6.9 mi
·
8 min
·
Capital Beltway
10
Keep slight left to continue on Capital Beltway
9.5 mi
·
12 min
·
Capital Beltway
11
Keep slight right to continue on I 270 North: Frederick
3.6 mi
·
4 min
·
I 270 North: Frederick
12
Keep slight right to continue on I 270 North
7.7 mi
·
10 min
·
I 270 North
13
Take the exit slight right toward MD 124 North: Montgomery Village Avenue
0.3 mi
·
38 sec
·
MD 124 North: Montgomery Village Avenue
14
Turn straight onto Quince Orchard Road
0.2 mi
·
19 sec
·
Quince Orchard Road
15
Continue on Montgomery Village Avenue
2.2 mi
·
4 min
·
Montgomery Village Avenue
16
Turn right onto Stewartown Road
0.4 mi
·
54 sec
·
Stewartown Road
17
Arrive at your destination
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
20 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 39 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 19.5 miles from Bowie, MD, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$6.48 one way
$12.96 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
14 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $7.10 | $14.20 |
| premium | $4.93 | $7.58 | $15.17 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $8.63 | $17.27 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$6
Estimated CO2 emission: 13.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 11.7 | 0 | $4.11 | $1.88 |
| Efficient EV | 9.8 | 0 | $3.42 | $1.56 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 15.6 | 0 | $5.47 | $2.50 |
Gas CO2
14 kg
EV CO2
5 kg (64% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Montgomery Village, MD
Afternoon in Montgomery Village on Saturday
Local time
2:08 PM
EDT
Current temp
76°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
8 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
55m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
What kind of drive is this?
39.1 mi in 55m across surface roads — expect steady turns and local traffic rather than long highway runs.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
17 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Main road: Evergreen Parkway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
1/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Bowie, MD to Montgomery Village, MD is easy. At 55m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Bowie, MD to Montgomery Village, MD is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
About the Cities
Starting in Bowie, MD
Full guide →Bowie is a suburban bedroom community of Washington, D.C. in Prince George's County, Maryland.
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 55m. Total distance: 39.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
55m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Bowie, MD to Montgomery Village, MD is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Montgomery Village, MD before heading back.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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