2026 Compare Cities Commuting:
Bowie, MD vs Gainesville, FL

Change Cities
Highlights
- The average commute for residents of Gainesville is 17.1% shorter than it is for residents of Bowie.
- 53.9% fewer residents of Gainesville work from home compared to residents of Bowie.
 Bowie, MDGainesville, FLUnited States
 Commute Time  Unlock1927
 space
 Commute Mode
 Bowie, MDGainesville, FLUnited States
 Auto (alone)66.1%  Unlock73.2%
 Carpool  Unlock11.0%8.6%
 Mass Transit6.1%  Unlock4.2%
 Bicycle  Unlock3.7%0.5%
 Walk0.7%  Unlock2.5%
 Work at Home  Unlock8.4%9.7%
 space1
 Commute Time To Work
 Bowie, MDGainesville, FLUnited States
 Commute Less Than 5 min.1.2%  Unlock2.9%
 Commute 6 to 9 min.  Unlock11.8%9.5%
 Commute 10 to 14 min.5.5%  Unlock13.2%
 Commute 15 to 19 min.  Unlock25.9%15.2%
 Commute 20 to 24 min.11.4%  Unlock14.3%
 Commute 25 to 29 min.  Unlock3.6%6.7%
 Commute 30 to 34 min.14.7%  Unlock13.7%
 Commute 35 to 39 min.  Unlock0.6%3.1%
 Commute 40 to 44 min.5.4%  Unlock4.0%
 Commute 45 to 59 min.  Unlock2.7%8.2%
 Commute 60 to 89 min.17.0%  Unlock6.2%
 Commute greater than 90 min.  Unlock1.4%2.9%
Reviews for Bowie    15 Reviews

Over 11 years ago

Bowie should have better department stores. One has to travel to another city to find a Nordstroms and other upscale stores. Bowie Towne Center seems to bring in lesser  More

   |    Reply

Over 11 years ago

I grew up in Bowie in the 1980s. At the time, despite being in PG County which was nicknamed DC's ugly city because its demographics and crime were similar to the  More

   |    Reply

Over 14 years ago

COST TO MUCH TO LIVE  More

   |    Reply

Start Your Review of Bowie

Reviews for Gainesville    60 Reviews

Over 4 years ago

I've lived here most of my life. It's changed a lot, and a lot of the locals don't like it. Because it's home to one of the largest universities in the country, we see a  More

   |    Reply

Lovely diverse city! People is nice and there is always something to do. Outdoors activities are awesome! The springs are beautiful and there are plenty of hiking  More

   |    Reply

Gainesville has the highest taxes and electrical rates in the state. The city is run by a bunch of liberals who have no idea what they are doing. Crime and homelessness  More

   |    Reply

Start Your Review of Gainesville


Premium Subscription
Includes Cost of Living compares for child care, utilities, transportation, health, taxes, housing for home owners vs renters, weather, insurance premiums and so much more.


The premier source for comprehensive city data for over 30 years.

© Best Places. All rights reserved.