How far is Forest Heights, MD from Bowie, MD?

Distance by Flight

Shortest distance between Forest Heights and Bowie is 17.09 miles (27.51 km).

Flight distance from Forest Heights, MD to Bowie, MD is 17.09 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 02 minutes.

Driving distance

The driving distance from Forest Heights, Maryland to Bowie, Maryland is: 24.79 miles (39.9 km) by car.

Driving from Forest Heights to Bowie will take approximately 00 hours 30 minutes.

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#1 Forest Heights

Town in Maryland, United States

Population 2558
GPS Coordinates 38°48'34"N 76°59'53"W
Latitude 38.8095600
Longitude -76.9980300
Altitude 48
Country United States
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#2 Bowie

The most populous city in Prince George's County, Maryland. It is located in the Washington metropolitan area. Bowie is known for its many parks and green spaces.

Population 58212
GPS Coordinates 38°56'34"N 76°43'49"W
Latitude 38.9427800
Longitude -76.7302800
Altitude 42
Country United States

Estimated Travel Time Between Forest Heights and Bowie

The distance between Forest Heights and Bowie is 40 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 00 hours 26 minutes if you drive your car at an average speed of 90 kilometers / hour. For different choices, please review the avg. speed travel time table on the below.

There is no time difference between Forest Heights and Bowie. The current time is 04:25:00.

Average Speed Travel Time
30 mph (48.3 km/h) 00 hours 49 minutes
40 mph (64.37 km/h) 00 hours 37 minutes
50 mph (80.47 km/h) 00 hours 29 minutes
60 mph (96.56 km/h) 00 hours 24 minutes
70 mph (112.65 km/h) 00 hours 21 minutes
75 mph (120.7 km/h) 00 hours 19 minutes
80 mph (128.75 km/h) 00 hours 18 minutes

Gas Consumption

A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 3.31 liters (0.87 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Forest Heights and Bowie.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Forest Heights to Bowie is $2.94 (diesel $3.86).

Maryland gas prices.

Gasoline Mid Grade Premium Diesel
Gallon $3.36 $3.93 $4.24 $4.41
Total $2.94 $3.44 $3.71 $3.86

Take a look at our Gas Cost Calculator feature. It will figure out how much it will cost to drive this particular distance.

The average gas price (in Maryland ) per gallon of daily gas for calculations is $3.364 (Diesel $4.407) /gallon. Last changed prices on November 25, 2024.

How did we calculate the distance?

The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Forest Heights and Bowie (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.

Distance to Other Cities

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Driving distance from Baltimore, MD to Forest Heights 47.87 miles (77 km)

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Driving distance from Bethesda, MD to Forest Heights 31.65 miles (51 km)

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Driving distance from Frederick, MD to Forest Heights 63.07 miles (102 km)

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Driving distance from Gwynn Oak, MD to Forest Heights 57.72 miles (93 km)

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Driving distance from Redland, MD to Forest Heights 41.85 miles (67 km)

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Driving distance from Rockville, MD to Forest Heights 35.25 miles (57 km)

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