How far is Potomac, MD from Bowie, MD?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between Potomac and Bowie is 26.21 miles (42.19 km).
Flight distance from Potomac, MD to Bowie, MD is 26.21 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 03 minutes.
Driving distance
The driving distance from Potomac, Maryland to Bowie, Maryland is: 32.2 miles (51.82 km) by car.
Driving from Potomac to Bowie will take approximately 00 hours 45 minutes.
#1 Potomac
Census-designated place in Montgomery County, Maryland, United States
| Population | 44965 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 39°1'5"N 77°12'31"W |
| Latitude | 39.0181700 |
| Longitude | -77.2085900 |
| Altitude | 110 |
| Country | United States |
#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 |
Ending point in Bowie: (-76.730357,38.94261)
Estimated Travel Time Between Potomac and Bowie
The distance between Potomac and Bowie is 52 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 00 hours 34 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 Potomac and Bowie. The current time is 22:21:31.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01 hours 04 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00 hours 48 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00 hours 38 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00 hours 32 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00 hours 27 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 00 hours 25 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 00 hours 24 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 4.3 liters (1.14 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Potomac and Bowie.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Potomac to Bowie is $3.82 (diesel $5.01).
Maryland gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $3.36 | $3.93 | $4.24 | $4.41 |
| Total | $3.82 | $4.46 | $4.82 | $5.01 |
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 December 21, 2024.
How did we calculate the distance?
The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Potomac 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
Driving distance from Columbia, MD to Potomac 40.14 miles (65 km)
Driving distance from Gwynn Oak, MD to Potomac 50.33 miles (81 km)
Driving distance from Hanover, MD to Potomac 36.61 miles (59 km)
Driving distance from New Mexico, MD to Potomac 49.91 miles (80 km)
Driving distance from North Bel Air, MD to Potomac 73.79 miles (119 km)
